Freedom can deliver every aspect of your project from initial design ideas all the way through to landscaping and accessible outdoor areas.
Freedom Living Solutions are specialist disability property builders. Our company was founded to address the shortage of businesses that fully understand the real-life needs of people with mobility challenges or disabilities when adapting and building homes.
Working closely with project partners, we deliver accessible, well adapted building projects that support people on their unique path to independence.
As specialist disability property builders, our expertise is also offered to architects and developers, as well as commercial and public sector clients seeking to develop disability enabled construction projects.
Every building project is designed to improve quality of life, enhance abilities, remove boundaries and increase independence.
Our Story - Daniel Calnan
I have been involved in construction for my whole working life. But after a tragic accident several years ago, my youngest daughter was left with severe complex needs resulting from a traumatic brain injury. I had to find a property that I could re-model to create an adapted home we could all share as a family. In 2015 I did this with the help of my team at Kent Structures. Creating a home that really mattered – and gave so much satisfaction and enjoyment – led to the decision to do this for other people.
Freedom was set up in 2017 as a specialist design and build service that could work directly with families, consultants and architects. I am so pleased to have the opportunity to keep helping people in this way. Daniel Calnan, Director
Experienced, Responsive, Ethical
Creating Exceptional Homes
As a company we combine specialist knowledge with a passion for creating seamlessly integrated living, caring and home-working solutions.
Providing Outstanding Support
Whether it be a home or business project, we can be as hands-on as you want. If you’ve got an idea, we’ll work with you to make it a reality within your budget. We regard every project as a separate journey and we remain at your side every step of the way.
Striving for Sustainability
Freedom promotes the use of energy-efficient materials and building methods wherever practicable. We always aim for sustainable outcomes both in terms of construction and opportunities to give back to the community and environment.
Promoting Accessibility
We also believe in promoting accessibility outside of the home. We can help Commercial and Public Sector clients meet and, wherever possible, exceed the minimum DDA requirements for residential developments and building schemes.
Gold Standard Design & Construction
Reputable, Reliable Construction
Freedom creates high-quality, cost-efficient adapted property projects; from concept and design, through to construction and interior fit-out. We also work alongside architects and design teams providing specialist construction and fit-out services for new builds and adaptation projects.
Commercial DDA Compliance
Freedom delivers Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliant design and build projects for property developers and commercial clients. We do this alongside our sister company Kent Structures – a well-established commercial design and build contractor with over 20 years’ experience in the industry.
Trusted Contractors
We have a reputation for delivering hig-end projects on time and within budget. Most of our work comes via recommendation and repeat business.
Quality Guaranteed
As turn key Design and Build contractors we work to the ‘Golden Thread’ principle. This ensures every aspect of your project is managed to the highest levels of quality and safety from initial concept through to completion and handover.
Every design project meets and exceeds the latest building standards, including the framework of regulations and standards for accessibility.
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Meet Freedom's Core Team
DANIEL CALNAN, Company Director
Daniel started his career with four years in the RAF, before moving on to working in London-based cladding and glazing companies – working on huge projects such as the Eden project. Moving back to Kent, he continued a successful career in construction; including re-development of his old school.
With over 20 years in the construction industry, Dan is an integral part of all that we do as a company. He fully involves himself in every step of a project, listening to the client’s wishes to ensure their house becomes a real home.
With creative flair and an eye for detail, Dan leads his team to deliver projects on time, within budget and to the highest standard.
Outside of work, Dan is a big family man who loves spending time with his wife and daughters (and their three dogs). He loves to keep busy outdoors and watch rugby!
SAM MOHABIR, Business Manager
Sam is a highly-experienced and qualified business manager, with a Quantity Surveying MSc and BSc in Business Management and Psychology.
Having worked in the construction industry for over 10 years, Sam blends business acumen with solid project management experience. This ranges from accounts and procurement, through Health & Safety, to fleet management, site visits and sub contractor liaison.
As Freedom’s Business Manager, Sam’s role is focussed on Project Management and Business Development. Alongside the delivery of first-class adapted projects for our clients, her aim is to promote awareness of Freedom’s unique service offering and build strong partnerships with specialist support teams.
With first-hand experience of the challenges faced by people living with mobility issues, Sam brings unique understanding and insight to her role as Freedom’s business manager.
JUSTIN HAZELDEN, Contracts Manager
Justin brings a wealth of construction industry expertise to the Freedom team. With a background as a carpenter, he’s unafraid to return to fundamentals to achieve sustainable outcomes. Like Dan, Justin honed his skills in major building corporations, bringing with him impressive skills and an ability to help clients achieve great results – regardless of the project’s scale.
Justin believes Freedom Living Solutions’ strengths lie in value engineering and sustainability. As a company we create houses and buildings that are adapted to the needs of the client, so both these elements are key. Through design, our choice of quality materials and hard work, we always achieve the best outcomes.
In his free time, Justin loves spending time with his wife and four daughters, going out with friends and family and archery.
PALOMA ANTAS SORIA, Architectural Engineer
Paloma is a key part of the Freedom Living Solutions team. She supports Dan with her skills through drawing designs for projects and helps the rest of the team problem solve whenever needed. Paloma never fails to deliver on time with a high quality of work that fits the vision of the client perfectly.
Paloma thinks Freedom Living Solutions’ most important feature is its inclusivity. As specialist disability property builders, we understand that clients want their adapted house to feel like a home.
In her free time, Paloma loves to cook, travel and have fun with her family and friends.
NIKKI ASHENDEN, Finance Manager
Nikki started out as an Accounts Assistant at a local company supplying kitchen ranges for the major house builders.
Nikki pursued her studies towards AAT, then joined a plastic extrusion company. Here she managed company accounts and contracts, again working closely with the major house builders. Nikki was supported in her studies towards the CIMA, alongside priceless in-house mentorship, during her 7 years in this role.
After taking time off to start a family, Nikki returned to construction. This time taking on a new set of challenges with an award-winning refurbishment company. She joined the Freedom Living Solutions team in 2023.
When not at work, Nikki enjoys paddle boarding, spending time with her children, and attending music and theatre events.
ALASTAIR BURGESS, Senior Estimator
After Graduating with an honours degree in Civil Engineering in 1997, Alastair joined the Telecoms base site main contractor he had served a successful sandwich placement with.
Specialist Design & Build Main Contracting followed as Senior Estimator, with experience gained in design, detailing, and contract management. Then a Main Contractor role with a high-end fit-out company delivering prestigious multi-million pound projects in and around London.
Alastair joined the Freedom team in 2022 as Estimating Manager. He also takes on subcontract management, procurement and design to successfully deliver projects to happy clients.
In his spare time Alastair keeps active with Taekwondo training along with his children.
BRUCE WILKINSON, Site Manager
Bruce joined the Freedom team in 2017 as Site Manager. He has an unrivalled ability to turn his hand to any challenge and is highly respected by all our clients and partnering contractors alike. He is often requested by repeat clients as his work ethic is so valued.
SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certified and a qualified first aider, Bruce has an operator’s permit for just about every known piece of plant!
For Bruce, Freedom is about projects that make a difference – understanding a building’s purpose and turning that into a reality for the end user.
Bruce enjoys spending time with his family and gardening. He is also partial to spot of fishing.
Can we help you with a project?
Whatever stage you are at with your project, the Freedom team are here to help. Please get in touch – it is never too early to get the ball rolling. We are always happy to discuss projects and can provide a free no obligation estimate on request.
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