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Alternatively, below are updates on new projects here at The Design Social, along with lots of reviews from our very satisfied customers & their thoughts on the projects we supported & services we provided. These reviews were emailed to us here at The Design Social by the clients mentioned in the review and reflect our expertise in Architecture, Interior Design, Graphic Design & Website Design.
- Luke Morris – Planning Application for rear extension – Glenfield, Leicester – ReviewExcellent Service and Work Barnaby from The Design Social was very helpful in all work required in the planning and drawing work to be… Continue reading Luke Morris – Planning Application for rear extension – Glenfield, Leicester – Review
- Adam Withers – Planning Application for rear and side extension – Earl Shilton – Update
Adams two storey front extension to the house and single storey rear extension to the salon have been completed this month. Have a look… Continue reading Adam Withers – Planning Application for rear and side extension – Earl Shilton – Update - Mick Ramsey – single story extension and balcony – Stourbridge, West Midlands – ReviewChoosing an architect can be a daunting task and after having conversations with a few at our home we decided to choose Barnaby at… Continue reading Mick Ramsey – single story extension and balcony – Stourbridge, West Midlands – Review
- ALPS Alpine – Office Interior Design & Workshop Building Regulations – Milton Keynes – UpdateThe Design Social have just finished a complete head office refurbishment for ALPS Alpine at Milton Keynes. Part of the project also included completion… Continue reading ALPS Alpine – Office Interior Design & Workshop Building Regulations – Milton Keynes – Update
- Declan Nicholas – Rear Extension Planning Application – Nuneaton, Warwickshire – ReviewFound Barnaby at the design social by doing some research online. I found Barnaby easy to deal with and very warm and accommodating. He… Continue reading Declan Nicholas – Rear Extension Planning Application – Nuneaton, Warwickshire – Review
- Chris Marley – Planning Application for rear extension – Hinckley, Leicestershire – ReviewAmazing from start to finish. Barnaby allowed us to have a few drawings redone as we weren’t entirely sure what we were looking for.… Continue reading Chris Marley – Planning Application for rear extension – Hinckley, Leicestershire – Review
- David Horrobin, ALPS Alpine – Office Interior Design & Workshop Building Regulations – Milton Keynes – ReviewExcellent design concepts and coordination with building control, suppliers and contractors. Flexible adjustments throughout the process. Read the project post by clicking this link
- Jo Milne – Retrospective Planning Application – Wallasey, Merseyside – ReviewThe Design Social provided me with an excellent service for the application of a Lawful Development Certificate through the council. Barnaby was friendly, professional… Continue reading Jo Milne – Retrospective Planning Application – Wallasey, Merseyside – Review
- Asmita Dessai – Tall Garden Fencing Planning Application – Erdington Birmingham – ReviewExcellent and very professional service from Mr Robinson, drawings were provided well within the tight timeframes, fair pricing and great communication as well!! I… Continue reading Asmita Dessai – Tall Garden Fencing Planning Application – Erdington Birmingham – Review
- Liz Burman, Leawood Trails – Gainsborough, Lincolnshire – Rural Business Planning Application – ReviewI have used Barnaby previously at the Design Social to get planning permission and I contacted Barnaby again for another recent project. Straight away… Continue reading Liz Burman, Leawood Trails – Gainsborough, Lincolnshire – Rural Business Planning Application – Review
- Mick Ramsey – single story extension – Stourbridge, West Midlands – UpdateMick Ramsey asked us to design a single story extension on his home to create a larger dining and kitchen area for his family.… Continue reading Mick Ramsey – single story extension – Stourbridge, West Midlands – Update
- Peter Morris – Rear & Side Extension Planning Application – Honeybourne, Worcestershire – ReviewBarnaby, from The Design Social, worked with us to design and plan the side and rear extensions to our property. Barnaby took the time… Continue reading Peter Morris – Rear & Side Extension Planning Application – Honeybourne, Worcestershire – Review
- Josef Keeling – Honeybourne, Worcestershire – Side & Rear Extension Planning Application – ReviewBarnaby, from The Design Social, worked with us to design and plan the side and rear extensions to our property. Barnaby took the time… Continue reading Josef Keeling – Honeybourne, Worcestershire – Side & Rear Extension Planning Application – Review
- Brett Naylor – Old barn conversion to hobby farm – Wigston Parva, Blaby – ReviewAmazing, creative, professional practice. A complete package of professionalism / creativity / experience and great value. This is the second time we have used… Continue reading Brett Naylor – Old barn conversion to hobby farm – Wigston Parva, Blaby – Review
- Adam Withers – House and Salon extension – Earl Shilton – ReviewWe have had a couple of guys previously to come and chat with us about drawings, but Barnaby stood out as he really took… Continue reading Adam Withers – House and Salon extension – Earl Shilton – Review
- Marie Fox – expansion and extension of annexe building – Peatling Magna, Leicestershire – ReviewGood efficient service. Very helpful and reasonable price. Marie Fox Please click here to see the details of this project
- Julie Mitchell – Structural Calculations – Leicester – ReviewWould definitely recommend. Very pleasant and polite. The plan for the builders was with us when it was promised for. Also had a really… Continue reading Julie Mitchell – Structural Calculations – Leicester – Review
- Lavina Trehan – Planning app for stair installation – Northampton – ReviewAll works carried on time with good communication with myself and the structural engineer. Lavina Trehan Northampton Please click here to see the details… Continue reading Lavina Trehan – Planning app for stair installation – Northampton – Review
- Adrian Davies – Drawing up of new kitchen design – Ibstock – ReviewBarnaby at The Design Social has just drawn up a kitchen design for me so that I can get a fitter in to install… Continue reading Adrian Davies – Drawing up of new kitchen design – Ibstock – Review
- Andrew Manning – Planning application – Wolvey, Leicestershire – ReviewFirst class service provided at a very competitive cost. Barnaby provided alternative ideas at the initial consultation which was one of the main decision… Continue reading Andrew Manning – Planning application – Wolvey, Leicestershire – Review
- Allison Slater, Slater Jones Bookkeeping – Web design and hosting – Tamworth – ReviewProfessional and friendly service. We were very happy with the results and would highly recommend Allison Slater
- Andrew Bromwich – Planning application for extension – Barwell – ReviewI wanted plans drawn up (and passed!) for a large extension on my very small house. There were a number of issues I was… Continue reading Andrew Bromwich – Planning application for extension – Barwell – Review
- Paul Maguire – Planning application – Wigston Parva, Blaby – ReviewThis was a difficult and time consuming application for planning. We were kept informed at every stage and the process was explained. Paul Maguire
- Martin Mynett – Planning Application for rear extension – Groby, Leicestershire – ReviewExtremely knowledgeable, professional, honest and polite. They designed a rear extension exactly how I had in mind and took away the stress that normally… Continue reading Martin Mynett – Planning Application for rear extension – Groby, Leicestershire – Review
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