Architect
Reading Design Studio Ltd
Trust score
63out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volumeLow · 10
Source diversity2 sources
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5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Impressed by Bianca's glowing reviews, I engaged her for the planning of a sui generis 7-bed HMO project in Reading, involving an extension and L-shaped dormer. She proved incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and ensured a smooth process throughout. We extended our collaboration with Bianca acting as our project manager, where she effectively liaised with builders and building control. Most notably, her amazing staging maximized rental income – we're now securing £950/month for the dormer bedroom. The project's success means I can now get all the funds back through remortgaging."
"We recently completed a 3 to 6 bed HMO conversion project in Reading that included taking the house back to brick and adding an extension and a dormer. From start to finish, the process was seamless. We secured the property at an excellent price, and Bianca expertly managed the construction project, offering a variety of layout and interior design options that truly made the property stand out. We are confident that we will recoup our investment through remortgaging and renting it out to professionals within the first year."
"I had initially attempted to engage an online architect for a 6m extension project in Reading. Unfortunately, the plans they provided fell short of plannining approval and lacked crucial details. Thankfully, Bianca came to our rescue. Not only did she secure the approval for us, but she also went the extra mile by suggesting a builder who offered a 20% lower quote. This cost-saving allowed us to invest in interior design elements and upgrade our kitchen, enhancing the overall outcome of the project. Highly recommended!"
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Impressed by Bianca's glowing reviews, I engaged her for the planning of a sui generis 7-bed HMO project in Reading, involving an extension and L-shaped dormer. She proved incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and ensured a smooth process throughout. We extended our collaboration with Bianca acting as our project manager, where she effectively liaised with builders and building control. Most notably, her amazing staging maximized rental income – we're now securing £950/month for the dormer bedroom. The project's success means I can now get all the funds back through remortgaging.
We recently completed a 3 to 6 bed HMO conversion project in Reading that included taking the house back to brick and adding an extension and a dormer. From start to finish, the process was seamless. We secured the property at an excellent price, and Bianca expertly managed the construction project, offering a variety of layout and interior design options that truly made the property stand out. We are confident that we will recoup our investment through remortgaging and renting it out to professionals within the first year.
I had initially attempted to engage an online architect for a 6m extension project in Reading. Unfortunately, the plans they provided fell short of plannining approval and lacked crucial details. Thankfully, Bianca came to our rescue. Not only did she secure the approval for us, but she also went the extra mile by suggesting a builder who offered a 20% lower quote. This cost-saving allowed us to invest in interior design elements and upgrade our kitchen, enhancing the overall outcome of the project. Highly recommended!
Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for architects in READING
Across 64 rated architects in READING, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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