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Architectural Designs

Guildford, Surrey5.0· 155 reviews · 3 sources
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Rating5.0★
Review volume155
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About

Architectural Designs has been carrying out residential design throughout the counties of Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and West Sussex since its inception in 2008. With significant experience and a wide range of clientele and projects in our portfolio, we pride ourselves on creating designs that work to your brief by giving you the design you want. Our aim is to carry out works to get your idea from initial feasibility, all the way through to the construction stage. With support and advice throughout the planning and building regulation processes. We have a high percentage of success in achieving planning permission due to years of working within the construction and planning sector.

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5.0out of 5
155 reviews in public evidenceCross-checked across 2 sources
Checkatrade151 reviews · 5.0 avg
Bark4 reviews · 5.0 avg

Highlights

"We used Architectural Designs for our kitchen extension and follow on advice for our sitting room. Lee really listened to what we were trying to achieve, and then added in some suggestions and advice to make it even better. For example, he suggested the addition of a small kitchen window above the sink to use for ventilation when the Bifolds were not open; we were not sure but his advice proved spot on and we use it all the time. Lee was excellent and it has resulted in a great kitchen extension."

AnonymousCheckatrade5.0 rating

"Lee and his team were fantastic throughout the entire process. From initial enquiry all the way through to approval being granted communication was speedy and clear, helpful insights provided on aspects of the design and plans were provided in excellent time for submission. Our first experience with works of this nature and I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again in the future."

AnonymousCheckatrade5.0 rating

"I have reached out to Architectural Designs multiple times for various properties, and Lee has been excellent in providing realistic insights and valuable suggestions. He has a clear understanding of what needs to be done, brings extensive experience, and delivers designs and work efficiently"

CustomerCheckatrade5.0 rating

Detailed reviews

Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

We used Architectural Designs for our kitchen extension and follow on advice for our sitting room. Lee really listened to what we were trying to achieve, and then added in some suggestions and advice to make it even better. For example, he suggested the addition of a small kitchen window above the sink to use for ventilation when the Bifolds were not open; we were not sure but his advice proved spot on and we use it all the time. Lee was excellent and it has resulted in a great kitchen extension.

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Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

Lee and his team were fantastic throughout the entire process. From initial enquiry all the way through to approval being granted communication was speedy and clear, helpful insights provided on aspects of the design and plans were provided in excellent time for submission. Our first experience with works of this nature and I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again in the future.

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Checkatrade4.8 / 5 ·

I decided to do a loft conversion project and a friend of mine referred me Architectural Designs Services (UK) LTD. They sent me a person (Lee) who arrived on time, measured the house and gave tons of useful advices massively influenced the design (we didn't think about that!). Then 2 weeks later they came with a design, and very proactively reacted on each our note and tried their best to make it better. After 2 days they submit a plan for council to review. I am happy with a plan, and want to work with them again - for cart port conversion - thanks!

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

I have reached out to Architectural Designs multiple times for various properties, and Lee has been excellent in providing realistic insights and valuable suggestions. He has a clear understanding of what needs to be done, brings extensive experience, and delivers designs and work efficiently

Checkatrade
Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Lee and his team were incredibly helpful from start to finish and did a brilliant job with our building control application and all the plans supporting it. This included taking care of a build over agreement with Thames Water for a manhole cover we need relocating. We are now approved and ready to go to build our extension. I would highly recommend Lee who went above and beyond on our project.

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Lee gave competitive quotes, worked very efficiently and was very patient with our many questions. He helped us to understand and navigate the complex regulations and issues surrounding extensions and always delivered work in a timely manner. Definitely recommend Lee.

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

I have never attempted any architectural drawings / building works before and was apprehensive. After initial contact I was quickly booked in for Lee to come & complete a site inspection. He was very polite and keen to answer any questions I had. The drawings were quickly created and waiting now for the plans to pass! I really appreciate how each step of the process is clearly explained. Really impressed

Checkatrade
Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Excellent efficient service very friendly , highly recommended.

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

I contacted the company initially for advice about listed building consent for window renovations. Lee took the time to explain things to me and help make sense of a chain of emails from the council that I was struggling with. Architectural drawings and a listed building consent application were then completed quickly and efficiently, and the process was monitored for me. I was very impressed with Architectural Designs and wouldn't hesitate using them again in the future if I need to.

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

We approached Lee following a recommendation from a neighbour. We had our own ideas of what we wanted to do but Lee was very helpful advising us on what was necessary and making suggestions along the way. He did the planning application on our behalf and, best of all, was very reasonably priced. Finally, he recommended a few builders to us - one of which we went with, and were very happy with. We would definitely recommend him.

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Lee has been responsive and clear in his communication. During the consultation process, he balanced listening to the ideas of my wife and I with sharing his own informed thoughts on the impact of certain aspects of our ideas. Lee listened and understood what we wanted from the extension. The plans have been drawn up more quickly than we expected and we are pleased with them. Overall, a very positive experience.

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Lee has been utterly diligent and professional and a highly empathetic and understanding individual

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Lee and team have been great to work with on our project to extend our house. They are always helpful and prompt to act, as well as good at explaining technical points and keeping us well informed at each stage of the planning process.

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Really pleased with the work Lee and Anna did in helping me with my outbuilding project. From the initial chat about the design, through to planning submission it was a seamless, stressless and informative process.

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Architectual Designs has been absolutely perfect from the outset. They were extremely patient with our demanding requests, giving advice throughout to aid us with any decision making. Lee was diligent, warm, professional and thorough. He went out of his way to meet our needs from the beginning, which is why we chose his company above the three others we spoke to. Thanks again!

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Architectural Designs helped us with our ground floor rear extension. In our initial meeting Lee gave us lots of practical advice that instantly saved us money and then Joseph provided drawings with several ideas and helped us to understand our options, always very courteous and prompt with replies to queries. They talked us through the process, and then took control of submitting to planning.

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

The team have been very friendly and helpful thus far with our project. They have listened to our feedback on the initial drawings and amended to our instructions without any fuss. It has been a smooth and efficient experience so far from initial contact to submitting the planning application.

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Lee squeezed us in for a pre-purchase assessment at short notice and spent just over an hour viewing a potential house purchase with me, assessing feasibility of our planned work, explaining what could be done under permitted development vs what would need planning permission and his assessment of the likelihood of getting permission. He was professional and friendly and gave us the reassurance we needed to put an offer in. We wouldn’t hesitate to use Lee again or recomendó to friends.

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Architectural designs were really helpful in helping me to obtain my planning permission for my loft conversion. They helped put together construction drawings and dealt with the planning and building control for me most efficiently. They sorted out party wall awards with the neighbours, and were super quick in responding to any questions and sorting problems. Their final bill was exactly as they had quoted me despite a few extras. I have no issues in recommending Architectural Designs and would happily use them again.

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Architectural designs were really helpful in securing our planning and building control applications for our loft conversion. As well as helping with our party wall agreements and helping us find contractors suitable for the job. I would happily recommend them and use again!

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