Category: Reviews

Debbie Whight left us a review on Google, CheckaTrade & Yell: “The Design Social have been superb from beginning to end of the process of designing an extension to my house. Barnaby helped me design the extension, drew up the plans and the technical drawings and supported me throughout. He is exceptionally good at communicating-…

Emily Ling left us a review on Google. “We worked with Barnaby and the Design Social on plans to convert our garage and restructure the upstairs. We enjoyed seeing the walk throughs to experience the plans. Barnaby thought of a layout that we hadn’t considered ourselves, which makes the best use of the space. He…

Caroline Gibson left us a review on Google, CheckaTrade and Yell for the work we did on her project: “Barnaby from The Design Social worked with us on our building project to put together plans which were submitted to both Planning and Building Control. He was great to work with throughout the whole process. We…

Daniel has left us a review on CheckaTrade. Barnaby and his team, have gone above and beyond with helping us design and submit planning permission on our extension. With fast communication, reasonable fees, helpful knowledge and advice we managed to have planning  permission in a speedy time frame ready for building work to commence. Thank…

Ben Sims left us a positive review on Google for the work we did on his loft conversion: “Barnaby designed our loft conversion.He was always very polite, approachable and quick to get back to us with any queries we had” To learn more about this project, click here.

Sarah Lamb has left us a review on CheckaTrade. “I’m so happy with the service received. They listened to all my requirements and were able to execute my vision perfectly” If you would like to learn more about this project, click here.

Ian Yeomans has left us a review on CheckaTrade, Google and Yell. “We used The Design Social to design a garage conversion to a bedroom and ensuite bathroom. Barnaby was open to discussions on different ideas, and came up with a cabinet design to solve a conflict with existing fixtures (see picture.) They also arranged…

Paige Stockil left us a review on Google, CheckaTrade & Yell. “The design social team have been brilliant. I’ve never had any work done so I had no idea where to start or what to expect or do but Barnaby was great, he answered my seemingly endless questions and explained everything to me. He helped…

Maureen Heneghan left us a review on CheckaTrade, Google and Yell. “Barnaby was recommended by my neighbour and he was everything she said he was. I was a complete novice so he really did have to ‘take my by the hand’ and talk me through the process and costs of Design, Planning, Building Regs, Building…

Kerry left us a review on Google, CheckaTrade and Yell. “We used The Design Social for plans for a Kitchen Extension. Excellent service. Drawings detailed and impressive. We met online to discuss my needs after the initial drawings and he listened and developed the drawings. He did a home visit initially then a site survey…

Paul O’Neill left us a review on Google, CheckaTrade & Yell: “Barnaby and his team were extremely attentive, understanding and responsive to our needs and wishes. They were able to incorporate our ideas and make improvements and better suggestions for our plans. We have ended up with a design we are very happy with. Barnaby’s…

Stephanie Davies left us a glowing review on CheckaTrade and Google “Barnaby and his team were very friendly and helpful. Gave lots of suggestions on how to design the space to fit our needs.He kept us informed of the progress with regards to planning being granted.Would recommend again.” To learn more about this project, please…

Jon Rowe left us a review on Google & CheckaTrade: “We recently worked with Barnaby from The Design Social on an extension for our home, and we’re very happy with the result. Barnaby took the time to understand our needs and offered practical suggestions that improved the design while staying within our budget. The plans…

Tim Haq left us a review on Yell “**Fantastic Experience with Barnaby Robinson and The Design Social** We had the pleasure of working with Barnaby Robinson and his team at The Design Social for the design and conversion of a commercial property into nine stunning apartments. Throughout the project, Barnaby expertly liaised with the planning…

Richard Cobley left us an incredibly glowing review on Google & Yell for the work we did on his massive planning application: “We have been so pleased the high standard that Barnaby and the team at The Design Social have brought to all aspects of the design and planning process so far. Barnaby is extremely…

Natalie Goodwin has left us a review on Google for the work we did on her extensions “Barnaby has been absolutely amazing. Very informative and helpful through every step of the process. He listened to everything we wanted and made suggestions which we have used. Everything was on the timescale he said and was not…

David Bailey left us a wonderful review on Google for the work we did on his listed building: “Used The Design Social for some drawings for a listed building consent application. Barnaby was very knowledgeable and made the whole process easy. Drawings completed in a timely manner and the application went through without a hitch.…

Ibraheem Mohammad left us a review on Google for the work we did on his house: “We are very happy to have chosen Design social as Barnaby is very approachable. I could contact him anytime I needed to and ask as many questions as I had. The builder too was very impressed with the drawings.”…

Jeff March left us a glowing review on Google for the planning application we did for alterations to his listed building. This included the insertion of some new windows and doors and a new roof-light. This allowed Jeff to have a larger kitchen and a new en suite for the master bedroom. “Design Social gave…

James Boulden left us a glowing review on CheckaTrade, Google and Yell for the building regulations work we did for him. “Extremely professional yet friendly service provided. Good clear communication for fees and site visits. Full of ideas which we would never have thought of. Understandable clear plans provided along with calculations for supporting wall…