“I bought myself a new van about a year and a half ago and it was partly converted. It was very basic and the owner had just put the basics in. I wanted to turn it into a little house on wheels, a van that I could use not just for a weekend trip, but as a house because I was living full-time in the van.

So I had big plans, I had a very ambitious vision of all the things I wanted in the van but I did not have the tools or the knowledge. So I found Martin and the experience working with Martin was really wonderful.

Martin has a very special combination of an engineering mindset and an excellent DIYer and woodworker so he could really turn my ideas into something very concrete in a short amount of time. He is so creative and at the same time he is very down to earth with a focus on practicality which is critical in van life. One of Martin’s super powers is that he makes the practical beautiful too, and really nice to live in, he has the highest work integrity and really cares about details. I was delighted with the end result.

So in summary, I would praise Martin for: his expertise and knowledge in van conversion, his creativity and engineering genius, his attention to details and care for high quality, and his honesty and work integrity” - Sarah

“Martin did everything and more that I wanted done to my van. I absolutely adore it! What freedom it is to drive anywhere and be self sufficient. Especially for an older woman. What an absolute gift to have. I can’t recommend him highly enough, he will fit your van with everything you need to be off grid. Even if you only use it for picnics and outings it’s just great to have and of course you have your own private toilet for travelling, another bonus. Thank you Martin for my beautifully converted van” - Fiana Reid

“We just recently converted our van to a campervan and Martin did the conversion. We would highly recommend Martin for his professional skills and he gave us many ideas. The workmanship was 100% and nothing was a problem. We are very happy with our campervan and so glad we got Martin to do the job. He made everything so efforless” - Seán & Caitriona O’Leary

“We had a fantastic experience with Nomad Nester Designs and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality campervan work. Martin installed a leisure battery and a diesel heater in our vw transporter, we couldn't be happier with the service. From the start, Martin was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, offering honest advice about what we actually needed—without trying to upsell us on overcomplicated or unnecessary systems like some other companies we spoke to. His approach was straightforward and honest. We also want to give a shoutout to Fiona, who manages the admin and Instagram page—she was friendly, helpful, and super responsive, making communication really easy from the start. We had taken the time to shop around for quotes, and Nomad Nester Designs offered very reasonable prices for the work. The installation was clean, professional, and exactly what we needed to get our van ready for adventures. Thanks so much for making our dream van a reality”-Kayleigh Smith

“Initially, the 2012 Renault Master van we purchased with the intention of conversion to a campervan, began its life as a Brennan's bread van. It had some modifications in place before we came across it. The windows were installed and functional, but both the interior and exterior were in a sorry state. We had a good garage/mechanic who did body and engine work before we engaged Martin's services to design and build the interior. Our contact and engagement with Martin have not only been cordial but also enjoyable, which is a testament not only to his ability in his multi-disciplinary profession but also his capacity to include, entertain and inform his clients in a way that enhances the experience for everybody. The results of this process surely speak for themselves and are a testament to Martin and his hard work. People throw around words like passion in their endeavour to describe somebody's commitment to work. As I have witnessed Martin engaging in work on many occasions that require knowledge, skill, courage and stamina, this word barely covers this man's engagement with his work. Every aspect from mechanical, electrical and carpentry is covered with precision energy and efficiency that is mesmerising to behold. He is so well equipped and so undaunted by whatever the task requires, e.g. dropping the diesel tank to install the diesel heater, he does it with aplomb. While this epistle only scratches the surface of Martin's overall skill, I could not recommend him more emphatically as a person who brings more to the table than anyone could possibly hope for” - Kiaran and Karin