Category: Architecture

Rob Alger approached us as he needed complex structural calculations work for a large rear extension property. We were happy to help with this, carrying out a survey on the property and then designing and calculating the specs and materials that would be needed to create something safe but comfortable for them to use. we…

Ann Moran was looking for aid with a particularly difficult project. She lived in a 300 year old cottage that had been locally listed by the Dudley Authority, but was wanting to make some minor changes to help improve the existing layout and lighting. This would require not just producing drawings to show the needed…

Kasia Olejarczyk was wanting some more space in there semi-detached property and felt that a loft conversion would work wonderfully for them, along with a smaller rear extension. In order to get this project done however, Kasia would have needed complex building regs drawings to be created, along with the usual planning application. Due to…

Jermey Gibbs was looking to rework their ground floor space, both by renovating the existing spaces as well as by creating more space through a rear extension, so they got in touch with us through our friends at Luxe Kitchen Designs so that we could help out with the architectural parts of the project. Of…

Mrs. Lad’s property had previously had a couple of large extensions stuck onto the back of it, however as the work had been done in a few different phases, the overall internal layout was not particularly convenient to navigate. As such, they began a project that would incorporate the different elements better, leading them to…

Bini Babu was looking to complete a planning application in order to get permission for an extension to her property and, upon seeing our reviews, emailed us for help with the needed work. Of course, we were happy to help out with this and immediately arranged a meeting with them, so that we could get…

Abraham was looking for a quote and design layout for a multi-storey side extension, so they came to us for advice and drawings. We of course happily took on this project, firstly by holding an initial meeting to get a good idea of the work that Abraham wanted, then by carrying out an on-site survey…

John Thompson got in contact with us with plans for a large extension to his domestic property. This would have proven to be quite an involved project, requiring many different aspects, such as a full-width ground floor extension, a half-width first floor extension, a conservatory conversion as well as the installation of several solar panels,…

Peter Dean was looking to build a rear extension to his property and was recommended The Design Social to help out with the planning and regulations side of the work. We were happy to work on this project and after an initial client meeting, we carried out a survey on the existing structure of his…

Artem Dvoriankin was looking to start a project to gain a little more space on his property, in the form of a small, separate building in their rear garden. To seek proper approval for this space, they approached us here at The Design Social in order to get both planning and building regulations applications fully…

Steph Davies called on us, looking for architectural work to be done for a rear extension project she was planning. We were happy to assist with this, working alongside their plans as we surveyed the area, then used that information to create a 3D model of both the existing site and the proposed works. After…

Tom Jeavons approached us through CheckaTrade, looking to get approval for a large extension project building off the back and side of his existing property. We happily took on this project, carrying out an on-site survey, designing and creating a 3D model layout for the proposed look of the project, then liaising with the local…

Andy Stevens found us through CheckaTrade, looking to get approval for a large extension project on the rear and side of his property as his mother was coming to live with him and needed some more space. We were obviously happy to help out with this and started right away. To do this, carried out…

Tristham approached us here at The Design Social to help him get approval for a sizeable extension project that would involve a two storey side extension as well as a single storey rear extension. We were happy to undertake the work involved, carrying out an on-site survey, then using that data to create and fully…

Emily Ling approached us with a project to convert her existing side extension, including a built-on single garage, into a more workable, usable space. We were happy to take on this project and carried out a survey on the existing property, then produced a design that aligned with their needs. After that, we liaised with…

Caroline and her husband Daniel found us through CheckaTrade and asked for assistance with their project. This project involved the demolition of an external conservatory as well as a few older extensions that would then be rebuilt into a more consistent rear living space. We happily worked alongside them, carrying out a survey on the…

Ben Sims wanted a larger living space for his home property and decided that a loft conversion would fix that. To accomplish this, he contacted us at The Design Social to get planning approval for the work. To realise this project, we carried out a survey on the existing layout to see what we could…

Sarah approached us about the demolition and replacement of her two conservatories, wanting extra insulated living area for her and her family to enjoy. We helped with the proposed designs before obtaining planning applications and building regulations through the council for her. Sarah’s property backed onto a railway line, so we also liaised with Network…

Ian Yeomans was aware of our company for quite a while before this project, so he was happy to come to us to help with the conversion of his attached garage into a more usable bedroom and en suite. We carried out an in depth survey on the property, then after creating a design that…