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James Perowne – Air Source Pump – Lutterworth – Review
James left us a review on Checkatrade “Barnaby Robinson from The Design Social came as arranged to look at the premises and submitted his drawings on time and to a high standard. They are now in with the Planning committee of Harborough Council and we await their decision. Barnaby was very pleasant efficient and explained…
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James Perowne – Air Source Pump – Lutterworth
We recently provided James Perowne with an existing survey drawing and proposed planning application drawings for the installation of an Air Source Pump.
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Mark Leason – Single Storey, Rear Extension – Leicester – Review
Mark left us a review on Checkatrade “Barnaby listened carefully to our needs and gave suggestions. He did not stop the design process until we were completely satisfied.” To find out more about this project, click here!
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Mark Leason – Single Storey, Rear Extension – Leicester
We designed a single storey, sloped roof, insulated cavity wall extension for Mark Leason. We added in new uPVC frosted and double glazed windows as well as three Velux windows in the roof to provide a suitable light level within the extension, also we put in a pair of sliding folding doors to the rear…
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Emma Poole – Rear & Side Extension – Bedworth – Review
Emma left us a review on Checkatrade “Barnaby was so friendly and open to suggestions and provided drawings really quickly – happy to meet with our builder to look at alternative suggestions for the design and incorporate our wishes into the design. Would definitely use again.” To find out more about this project, click here!
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Emma Poole – Rear & Side Extension – Bedworth
Emma asked us about the possibility of adding a rear & side extension to her home, including demolishing and replacing an old store on the side of her house. We used a combination of pitched and flat roof styles in order to make the best use of space in their garden. We also designed a…
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George Proctor – Single Storey, Rear Extension – Glenfield, Leicester – Review
George left us a review on Checkatrade “I requested plans for an extension to my kitchen from the design social. Barnaby and the team were extremely helpful and helped answer any questions raised. I also had zoom meetings with Barnaby to update me on the stages of the planning, which I found extremely helpful as…
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George Proctor – Single Storey, Rear Extension – Glenfield, Leicester
We designed a single storey, double pitched roof, insulated cavity wall extension for George Proctor. We added in new uPVC frosted and double glazed window as well as two Velux windows in the roof to provide a suitable light level within the extension, also we put in a pair of sliding folding doors to the…
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Suresh Kumar – Single Storey Rear Extension and Renovation – Wolverhampton – Review
Suresh left us a review on Checkatrade and Google for our work on his project “Barnaby was courteous and kind in all our meetings. He provided clear emails and took the time to meet with me several times to help explain what I did not fully understand. The best part was we clicked well together…
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Suresh Kumar – Single Storey Rear Extension and Renovation – Wolverhampton
Suresh asked us to design a single storey rear extension for his home that could create a large kitchen dining space for his home, as well as a renovation of the layout of a few rooms to create a handy downstairs shower room. We used a flat roof on the extension with a lantern that…
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Liz Wainwright – Retrospective Planning Application – Mapperley, Nottingham – Review
Liz left a review for us on Checkatrade “Barnaby Robinson was extremely professional. He listened to what we wanted, talked us through the whole process and explained how he could help us. Sent quotes through after visiting the premises and successfully navigated us through the planning process minefield. We would definitely use him again and…
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Liz Wainwright – Retrospective Planning Application – Mapperley, Nottingham
Liz had built a small summer house in her garden, however after it was built the family decided to start a dog grooming business. We submitted a retrospective planning application for the building and the commercial change of use which has now been approved. Currently we are in the process of securing building control regularisation…
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Julian Malin – Bungalow Extension and Windmill Installation – Stoke Golding, Leicestershire – Update
We recently received some finished photos for a project we did for Julian Malin, to see the project post click here.
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Nigel Mason – Dormer Roof Conversion – Derby, Derbyshire
Nigel Mason approached us for help us with the design of a dormer extension on his roof in order to increase living space on his upper floor, we used a flat roofed dormer to increase on floor space with windows on both the front and rear faces so as to maximise sunlight, we managed to…
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Sarah Hawken – Small Front Extension & Loft Conversion – Banbury, Oxfordshire – Review
Sarah left a review for us on Checkatrade “A fantastic service received from start to finish. So helpful and friendly with every step of the way clearly explained. Would highly recommend.” If you would like to read more about this project click here.
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Sarah Hawken – Small Front Extension & Loft Conversion – Banbury, Oxfordshire
Sarah reached out to us about the conversion of a pre-existing loft space in the house she had recently moved into, the previous owners had pushed back the wall of an ensuite, in the master bedroom to make room for a staircase up to the loft, however it hadn’t been designed properly, the loft was…
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Sima Bangue – Shop Front Redesign – Leicester – Review
Sima left a review for us on Google “I used The Design Social for my shop front planning application. Barnaby was fantastic, professional and great to deal with. He offered suggestions and design ideas. Everything was done on time according to the time scales set out by Barnaby. He also kept me informed on my…
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Sima Bangue – Shop Front Redesign – Leicester
Sima contacted us requesting our help with the redesign for the shopfront of her retail premises. Sima was looking for a modern contemporary design that represented her brand more clearly. We liaised with the council to secure approval for the shopfront and the new illuminated signage.
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Jordan Davis – Conversion of Listed Building – Kent – Review
Jordan left a review for us on Checkatrade “Barnaby was very helpful and pleasant to deal with throughout our project. He carried out his work professionally and expeditiously. I would definitely use his services again, and I would recommend Barnaby to others.”
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Paul Schillaci – Rear Single Storey Extension – Birmingham – Review
Paul left a review for us on Checkatrade Design concept for a small extension and planning “Fantastic working with the team at the design social! Extremely knowledgeable, they spent the time to help me understand what would work best with my plans. I was walked through the process from beginning to end, gaining some insightful…
