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Transforming Homes Across Essex, Hertfordshire & London
We cover Essex, Hertfordshire, London, Suffolk, Bedfordshire and Kent!
Join the #ArchitecturalRevolution here at Design Spec Ltd.
We believe in Fixed Fee Architecture, we also provide an UNLIMITED design stage as standard.
We understand that renovating your home is a big investment, the average UK homeowner will extend their home once in their lifetime. We ensure the fees and process' are kept as transparent and as simple as possible. You can't get easier than a fixed fee quotation! Our goal is to get your project from beginning to end with as much, or as little, involvement as YOU see fit! Each of our clients has a dedicated point of contact, to ensure customer satisfaction and a helping hand from the very beginning to the very end.
Our team are passionate about clever design and making meaningful space where it didn’t seem possible before, like turning simple corridors into functional, meaningful areas to live and work.
Rochford Address - Unit F2, Launchpad, Airport Business Park, Cherry Orchard Way, Rochford, Essex SS4 1YH - 01702 567955
Bishops Stortford Address - Suite 1B, The Stables, Cannons Mill Lane, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire CM23 2BN - 01279 790123
Colchester Address - Innovation Centre, Boundary Road, Colchester CO4 3ZQ - 01206 259310
Enfield Address: Innova Park, Vision 25, Electric Avenue, London EN3 7GD - 02039 705151
Richmond Address: Regus Richmond, Parkshot House, 5 Kew Road, Richmond TW9 2PR - 020 8544 3232
St Albans Address - Fountain Court, Victoria Square, Victoria Street, St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3TF - 01727 627211
Your One-Stop Property Shop
We have built the #OneStopPropertyShop covering everything that requires Planning Permission or Building Control Approval, we do also offer services within Highways Department (Vehicle Crossovers), license and conveyance plans. We also offer extensive services within the realms of Planning and Building Control, services such as Design and Access Statement's, SAPs, EPC’s, Structural Calculations etc. We can also recommend third parties to assist with any process eg. builders, BCO’s etc, all of which is covered under our Professional Indemnity Insurance. We can also assist with your financing and construction needs.
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3D Rendering, Annexe Design & Construction, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Conversion, Bathroom Design, Building Design, Custom Build Homes, Floor Plans, Home Renovation, House Extensions, House Plans, Loft Conversion, New Home Build, Project Management, Site Preparation, Structural Engineering, Sustainable Design, Swimming Pool Construction, New Home Construction
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Hockley, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, London, Chelmsford, Battelsbridge, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Enfield, Chingford, Maldon, Thorpe, Thorpe Bay, Brentwood, Southminster, Colchester, Ipswich
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Unit F2, Launchpad, Airport Business Park,
Cherry Orchard Way
Rochford, Essex SS4 1YH
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Featured Review
Sarah Hatton
Average rating: 5 out of 5 starsDesign Spec helped us clarify the designs we had in mind for the reconfiguration of our new house and came up with a couple of new, great suggestions for upstairs also. We enjoyed the process very much and Kieron and the team were lovely to deal withRead Full Review
59 Reviews for Design Spec Ltd
Newest first
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars5.0|59 reviews
Work Quality4.9
Communication4.8
Value4.8
So often you come across people in this field who you're not sure they are actually listening to what you're saying, let alone understanding your needs. Others tell you what they want to do........as opposed to what you want them to do for you.
Enter Design Spec who are the opposite to this. Not only are you made to feel that they want to spend time listening to what you think you want and understand the rationale behind it, but they then genuinely offer their advice and happy to discuss lots of options before jointly settling on a best fit. The other refreshing thing is that if your ideas may not be feasible then that is what you're told - upfront and then they'll go on to find what is feasible with you !
Couple this to getting a set fee so you know what to factor in to your total costs and you have a terrific win win.
1 March 2024
HU-280087702
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Fabulous company to work with! We tried a different company before Design Spec but we never really clicked. After one conversation with Design Spec I knew they just “got it” and were able to turn my rambled wish list into a beautiful design. We knew the end result we wanted but had no idea how to achieve it until design spec got involved. When we had some personal issues that slowed us down, they were patient and happy to wait until we were ready to pick up the conversation again.
Lauren in particular has been outstanding. She is easy to work with, listens, has made suggestions we never would have thought of, and nothing ever seems too much trouble. I’d have no hesitation in recommending Design Spec! thank you!
2 October 2023
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, we are so glad to have been given the opportunity to bring your vision to life and cannot wait to see the finished result. - Design Spec
HU-342671984
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Thank you to Design Spec for getting us through our planning application for our extension. Specific thanks to Sam and James for the time spent understanding our requirements.
27 September 2023Last modified: 12 October 2023
HU-827013787
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I couldn’t recommend this company enough, very reasonably priced & the communication with Lauren who looked after our product was fantastic. I’m am so glad we made the decision to go ahead with deign spec, we will be sure to use them again for our next project. Thank you all
20 July 2023
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Thank you for your kind words! I would love to personally thank you, so please give us a call or drop us an email.
Thank you again, and look forward to speaking/working with you soon!
Thank you again, and look forward to speaking/working with you soon!
Alex Manson
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Very pleased with the service from Design Spec Ltd, especially Ellie who has been a great help, always on hand to answer all my questions, making changes to plans and last minute alterations, thanks again for your friendliness and professionalism - and patience dealing with me! :) From initial surveys, early designs/plans through to organising structural engineers, getting planning permission, submitting building control drawings etc etc.. I look forward to getting the building work started in the coming months. Highly recommend!
7 July 2023
Craig Charlton
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Thanks to Design Spec and the team - we were not going for a 'vanilla' proposal, it was always going to be challenge and the team embraced the opportunity. They worked with us and challenged our suggestions, and receptive when we challenged theirs. The two way collaboration resulted in a far better product than would have been achieved without this approach and we ended up with a fantastic design, and ultimately a successful outcome - APPROVED planning! :-)
They offered great value and supported us throughout the process - highly recommended
15 June 2023
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Hi Craig, we really appreciate your kind words! You have been a pleasure to work with, especially on this very challenging project. We hope to work with you again on the next stage of your project, and bring your dream home to life!
Thanks again Craig, and we hope to work with you and the family again very soon!
Many thanks,
Lauren Taylor
Project Support Officer - Design Spec Ltd.
Thanks again Craig, and we hope to work with you and the family again very soon!
Many thanks,
Lauren Taylor
Project Support Officer - Design Spec Ltd.
Sarsh Ingram
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
An absolutely fabulous company to deal with.
Communication was excellent, we had no idea about the planning application process, they guided us through with expertise and sorted everything for us . Would highly recommend them!
14 June 2023
Driveway design
I recommend Design Spec Ltd as a professional company which helped me in my driveway project.
Competitive cost and timely response to enquiries.
9 June 2023
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Hi Brighton, thank you for your kind words, it was lovely working with you, and we hope to work with you again in the future. We would also love to see the final result! So feel free to send through any pictures once the work is completed.
All the best with your project, and we hope to work with you again soon!
Many thanks,
Lauren
Project Support Officer at Design Spec Ltd.
All the best with your project, and we hope to work with you again soon!
Many thanks,
Lauren
Project Support Officer at Design Spec Ltd.
Rosemary Garstang
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Very friendly and professional service. From survey to completion of planning approval very quick. Would definately recommend.
27 April 2023
HU-918182983
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I spoke with James and Sam both so polite and happy to help, gave me such good advice and information! Even got me incontact with the relevant contractors..!
Thank you very much I highly recommend.
19 April 2023
Design Spec made a very daunting process of applying for planning permission straight forward and with a successful outcome. Sam Weaver and Ellie Morgan were great to work with and kept me fully informed the whole way through. I would recommend using Design Spec to everyone. Thank you both!
27 March 2023
Hiedi Crudgington
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Design Spec have been exceptional in drawing plans for us and liaising with the Council on our behalf. They are an efficient, friendly team that go above and beyond to ensure your experience with them is second to none. I have no hesitation in recommending them and would say to anyone if you need a great team of architects that have the insight and imagination to bring your plans to life then you need look no further.
11 January 2023
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Hi Hiedi,
Thank you very much!
It has been a pleasure to work with you on this project.
We had to work incredibly closely with the Planning Department but thankfully we have obtained full approvals for your home amendments.
We look forward to continuing your project through stage 2!
Design Spec Ltd
Thank you very much!
It has been a pleasure to work with you on this project.
We had to work incredibly closely with the Planning Department but thankfully we have obtained full approvals for your home amendments.
We look forward to continuing your project through stage 2!
Design Spec Ltd
HU-852811788
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Design spec provided us with service and they were super helpful. Would definitely recommend.
4 January 2023
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Thank you for your kind review. We are glad we achieved the result required.
Kind regards,
Design Spec Ltd
Kind regards,
Design Spec Ltd
Zoe Edwards
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Design Spec Ltd have been brilliant. They respond to our calls and emails quickly, they answer our never ending amount of questions and they guided us through the whole design and planning process so well! We would recommend them to anyone looking for an architect, they are fantastic!
22 December 2022
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Hi Zoe,
Firstly, thank you so much for your kind review! You and Phil have been so good to work with, and we are all so happy we were able to get the result we all wanted for your project!
We look forward to continuing our working relationship through your Building Control works!
Happy New Year to you both - Design Spec Ltd
Firstly, thank you so much for your kind review! You and Phil have been so good to work with, and we are all so happy we were able to get the result we all wanted for your project!
We look forward to continuing our working relationship through your Building Control works!
Happy New Year to you both - Design Spec Ltd
HU-492921874
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We had been struggling for two years on deciding how we wanted to improve our home to better suit our family and couldn’t come up with a solution that would work.
Design Spec we’re great as they gave us ideas, listened to our feedback giving constructive comments and were happy to keep tweaking the designs until we got a design are happy with. It has also been approved!
The whole team were efficient, approachable, professional and always happy and positive.
8 December 2022
Made us feel respected as customers and providing an excellent timely service.
5 December 2022
DAVID G CLARK
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
plans went through first time no problems I was happy with service appointment time needs keeping an eye on as they work on 24hr usa time clock bit confusing
17 November 2022
HU-518202352
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Everyone I have dealt with has been extremely friendly, professional and helpful and made this process as easy and as stress free as possible. Everything from the unlimited initial design phase, through handling the planning application, keeping me updated on the progress and then the prompt completion of the building control stage has been exceptional. High quality of work and very affordable fixed cost pricing.
I will definitely be recommending you to you anyone I know needing to undertake building work!
Thank you
29 July 2022
HU-410098638
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Very Professional Company.
Kept me informed throughout the whole process.
Would highly recommend them.
And thank you guys for everything you have done.
4 July 2022
HU-763619283
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent throughout the entire process and even after when encountering an issue with the council regarding my dropped kerb application. Rarely have I dealt with anyone as professional as Lauren whose focus on customer service knew no bounds on every single contact.
21 June 2022
Amongst the best design agencies I’ve worked with. Unbelievably prompt, very detailed, incredibly knowledgeable. Would turn to time and time again. Thank you, and particularly to James who started off our conversation, and clearly knew his stuff (even when put on the spot!)
24 May 2022
HU-227071395
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Good understanding of design principles than CAN be executed and pass planning.
There was very little delay in their processes
Glad to see a good service reasonably priced
Andrew De Jager BSc MSc ACIOB
5 May 2022
Amazing friendly team. It is the first time myself and my partner have embarked on a project of this size. James and his team at Design Spec have been there to guide us in the right direction and offer advice on how we can proceed, whilst listening to our desires and needs. Can not recommend them any more if you require architectural designs. Dave and Sam
4 April 2022
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Thank you David and Sam so much for this 5-star review. We really appreciate you being a customer and helping to share the word about us. We’re here for you anytime.
HU-5834633
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Some communication issues but mainly from my lack of the process rather than Design Spec. Recommended a great builder who project managed and kept me up to date.
16 November 2021Last modified: 14 January 2022
HU-690627155
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Cannot thank James and his team enough for the help they gave in resolving an issue with our council.
They were so understanding and sympathetic towards the issue and took the pressure of me.
Thoroughly recommend this company
Tracey Ince
6 October 2021
HU-396888223
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
First class service. Very helpful at all times from start to finish. They are happy to answer questions and give advice at all times . Many thanks David n tanya
7 August 2021
HU-682428659
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
James and the team at design spec we’re excellent at guiding us through the planning process. They provided us with some excellent planning drawings and were happy to make numerous amendments to the plans to make sure they were right for us. We have now completed the phase 1 build which we are extremely happy with. Time to enjoy for a bit and then start phase 2.
22 July 2021
HU-206481582
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
In 2017 or so we realised that a large chunk of our (large) garden was being wasted and unused. Looking to the future (summer 2020), we decided to explore options around gaining planning for building a house in that piece of the garden to sell independently of the main house.
James at Design Spec seemed a good bet and we commenced the design process for planning, who were incredibly picky and not always helpful in the manner they responded to submitted plans.
James stuck with it and after around 9 (!) different versions of a detached 3-bed house, we achieved full planning permission in October 2018.
Since then, due to a variety of issues - NONE of which concern DS - we lost a few builder/developer buyers but finally, last week, we exchanged contracts on the land with completion (hopefully) in May!
James has always been helpful, professional and open during the various sale processes and was always an absolute delight to chat too and ask advice from. His advice always proved useful and knowing he was still there, even though his part was complete, was incredibly important.
His support, flexibility and willingness to support a (fairly small) project than was in his past has made this, at times incredibly stressful process, just that little bit easier to bear.
James - we finally got there!
Thank You (and your Team) so very much!
26 April 2021
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Thank you very much for such a nice review!
This was certainly one of our most challenging applications but we worked well as a team to obtain everything you and your family truly needed.
We are very pleased to hear that you have indeed now completed your project, we look forward to seeing this new dwelling built.
This was certainly one of our most challenging applications but we worked well as a team to obtain everything you and your family truly needed.
We are very pleased to hear that you have indeed now completed your project, we look forward to seeing this new dwelling built.
HU-347631110
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Truly fantastic and a pleasure to work with.
This was our first home renovation project so, being inexperienced, we were naturally hesitant when looking for an architect and initially wondered if we had made the right choice... and it soon became clear that we had.
Design Spec really stuck by us and helped us through what was a particularly tough time with our local council, jumping through hoops to make sure we got our desired plans approved in the end.
James and his team truly go above and beyond what is required to make sure you're happy, inside or outside of working hours - it really doesn't matter to them, as long as they get the job done.
Hopefully we'll cross paths again in future!
27 February 2021
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Many thanks for the kind review!
It has been a pleasure working with you both and look forward to teaming up in the future :)
We are very glad it has all finally been resolved and you're underway,
Thanks as always!
It has been a pleasure working with you both and look forward to teaming up in the future :)
We are very glad it has all finally been resolved and you're underway,
Thanks as always!
HU-587769747
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
A great service from beginning to end. This was my first experience of doing any kind of building project so had many questions that were all answered clearly. It was always nice to know that the fixed price included unlimited alterations to get the final result exactly what we wanted. I can’t recommend highly enough!
1 February 2021
dianetaylor867
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Design Spec Ltd. did the drawings for my extension. They are very professional and excellent to work with, nothing was too much trouble when I wanted to change things.
I would definitely recommend them.
2 December 2020
HU-833267373
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely fantastic service, cannot recommend highly enough.
I worked extensively with James and his team, we had numerous redesigns until we pinned down a finalised design on our family home, this was never an issue for the team and they were only too happy to help. Then when we progressed to the planning approval stage, the representation and advice that Design Spec gave was fantastic particularly with an overzealous planning officer.
After numerous adjustments to the design and countless phone calls and emails, (between Design Spec and the planning officer, we did nothing! simply sat back and let the professionals handle it all), we received our approval.
Design Spec even completed our BC designs, put us in touch with our BC company and structural engineers.
Fantastic service from the initial meeting to completion.
Once again cannot recommend highly enough
24 November 2020
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Thank you very much!
It has been a pleasure to work with you on this project. We had to work incredibly closely with the Planning Department but thankfully we have obtained full approvals for your home extension. We look forward to seeing the final photos and celebrating with you and the family.
It has been a pleasure to work with you on this project. We had to work incredibly closely with the Planning Department but thankfully we have obtained full approvals for your home extension. We look forward to seeing the final photos and celebrating with you and the family.
HU-655993455
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We are planning to add an extension to our property to give us extra space for the addition of an extra toilet and give us a larger dining room. Design Spec Ltd were recommended to us and I'm pleased to say that they have been extremely helpful with the drawing up of our plans, submitting those plans and getting planning permission. most of this took place during the lockdown period but we were kept informed of what was happening every step of the way. Very highly recommended.
6 October 2020
Jason Ball
Average rating: 4 out of 5 stars
They were very helpful throughout the whole process of my planning application and produced a high quality set of drawings.
11 September 2020
nick jest
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We sacked off our architects !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And trusted the high star ratings and great review for design-spec ! IT WAS WORTH IT!
The 3D renders of our new home really helped us make the right decisions for our forever home!
These guys have there finger on the pulse with design /building costs and regulations .
And the whats app group to share ideas and information keeps you in the loop !
100% a genuine recommendation .
nick and kate
8 September 2020
Martyn Cotton
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent company to deal with, listened to us and produced the plans to give us the space that we wanted. Sorted out our engineering and building regs queries in an efficient, timely and reassuring way. Would definitely use again.
30 July 2020
Black Card Design Ltd
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent fresh approach to Architecture from a young team of professionals who look to push boundaries and speed up the traditional long winded approach to planning applications.
21 April 2020
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Thanks Paul! We appreciate your continued work and look forward to our next project together.
Sarah Hatton
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Design Spec helped us clarify the designs we had in mind for the reconfiguration of our new house and came up with a couple of new, great suggestions for upstairs also.
We enjoyed the process very much and Kieron and the team were lovely to deal with, really helpful, open to suggestions and easy to communicate with.
We are really looking forward to the work starting early 2020, to see the deigns come to life!
18 November 2019
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Thanks for the opportunity Sarah! It has been a pleasure working with you, and we will be here all through the build too for you,
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
Alison Cox
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Have worked with the Design Spec team to develop plans for an upgrade to my home - input received on my initial plans has avoided me making some, potentially, costly choices. However the team have been very happy and responsive to include my wishes and ideas as the design developed - planning permission now received - Just need to find the right builder and let the work commence!
26 August 2019
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Thank you very much for your kind words Alison! It has been a pleasure to team up. We cannot wait to see the final finish.
Juliet Barrable
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely delighted we chose Design Spec, they’ve made everything so easy, I can’t praise them enough. Kieron has been very friendly and helpful. I couldn’t ask for more. I would highly recommend. .
19 August 2019
The services Kieron and his guys provide is outstanding. Their one-off payment is very convenient and simple for every thing from a customised 1 to 1 design consultation, planning, applications to BC, following up and communication/ feedback is excellent. Very friendly and professional services. I will recommend them anytime and go back myself for phase 2 the project. Yet to complete the fish tank though !!
14 August 2019
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Thank you for choosing us Eugene! It has been a pleasure, and yes we will be awaiting our phonecall for the invitation once you're completed!
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
Emma Farrand
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
James & Kieron were amazing! Very professional and produced results in such a short space of time. They are very attentive and very friendly and I would 100% recommend them!!!
3 April 2019
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Thank you Emma! You have been an absolute pleasure to work alongside, I cannot wait to see how these simple internal alterations will transform your way of living! Thanks for everything.
HU-893264308
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Very happy with James and his colleagues.
Always helpful and knowledgeable.
Will definitely be using his services again.
Anyone thinking about development should contact james
6 December 2018
My company have worked to Design Spec's architectural layouts over the years on various projects, their drawings, notes and availability have helped our installations run smoothly from the first day on site right up to handover.
Due to their professional approach and attention to detail in the past my wife and I decided to use Design Spec to deal with the extension on our own property.
James and his team were very approachable, offered various intuitive ideas and made the whole process very easy for us from start to finish.
I would have no problem recommending them to clients, family and friends in the future.
4 November 2018
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Thanks Lee!
It was a pleasure working with you, we are excited to see the final touch to your lovely family home.
It was a pleasure working with you, we are excited to see the final touch to your lovely family home.
Chr White
Average rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Design Spec were thoroughly professional throughout the planning stage of our project and any queries were dealt with quickly and efficiently.
Unfortunately our project has had to be put on ice for the moment so I can't post any pictures of the work as it hasn't started.
1 November 2018
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Thank you for your kind words! We cannot wait to see your finished product, very exciting! Let us know if we can help with anything else in the meantime.
Daniel Barrow
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Very professional service. Our Loft conversion plans were done within timescales promised with little amendments needed. Overall I would highly recommend James and Design Spec for your project.
31 October 2018
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Thank you Daniel! We really appreciate your kind words, we have enjoyed working with you thus far and cannot wait to come back to see your finished loft conversion!
James Dove
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
James and the team have been a brilliant help, they have been very professional and I would certainly recommend them to other professionals in need of a good architect and planning team.
31 October 2018
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Thank you James! We have really enjoyed working with you to date, we are looking forward to working with you for many years to come!
debrarouse50
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
James provided an outstanding service. He was very understanding, professional and polite, hemade the whole design and planning process a breeze, he made sure we was kept up to date at all times. We found his prices to be very competitive and would have no hesitation in recommending him.
17 June 2018
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Thank you for your kind words!
It was a pleasure to work with you on this project, thanks again for choosing our services, we are looking forward to working with you in the future!
It was a pleasure to work with you on this project, thanks again for choosing our services, we are looking forward to working with you in the future!
Sam Mawdsley
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
James has been great as we hired him to take over form another designer who really was not listening to what we wanted! James got on board very quickly to what we were looking to design and the type of vision we had. His design is now in build and it looks amazing so far, I wouldn't hesitate to use James again and recommend his work, a true professional.
11 April 2018
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Thank you Sam! It has been an absolute pleasure to work with you on this project, I look forward to working with you again in the near future!
sharon kilcast
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent service. James was really helpful, his designs were excellent and planning was really easy. I would definitely recommend Design Spec
10 April 2018
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Thank you for your kind words Sharon, you and your family have been an absolute pleasure to work with, we look forward to working with you again in the future!
annie felstead
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Design spec was recommended to us for a kitchen extension. We found them to be helpful, quick to respond and available for any of our questions, we'd certainly recommend!
2 April 2018
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Thank you Annie, your kind words are greatly appreciated! We look forward to working with you again in the future!
HDRM Engineering
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We have worked on few jobs with James by now and he's always been of an extreme value to our team of professionals, both as an Architect and Project Manager. He's friendly, reliable, creative and always offers prompt and good advice. We can only hope to have more young people in the industry engaging in the way James does. Well, well done!
12 March 2018Last modified: 12 March 2018
Pete and Jane Herriott
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent service that we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. James came to us on recommendation and certainly lived up to his reputation. James was always courteous and professional. He listened to our ideas and made suggestions, many of which were incorporated into our final design. He guided us through the planning process and took responsibility for submitting plans, responding to queries etc whilst always ensuring that we were kept informed, thereby making the process pain free for us. James was always happy to come on site to answer any questions/queries and was always patient and clear in his communication. He provided copies of all plans and drawing which were of a high standard, the details of which he took time to explain. James came on site to work with the builders whenever required to ensure that we had a seamless service. Ultimately we have the extension we wanted with a definite “wow” factor thanks to the team work of James and our builders.
30 July 2017
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Thanks Pete, Jane! We truly enjoyed working with you on this property, it was a fantastic challenge but an even more rewarding finish! Thank you for your kind words, you have been a true pleasure to work with. We look forward to working with you again in the future.
Braymont UK Your Digital Scale Experts
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
James was recommended to us, and we're glad we used his services. He was great from start to finish, and didnt give up until we were happy. James even supplied extra copies of Plans to builders, and was always forthcoming with helpful advice.
James submitted all necessary Planning paperwork, and made it all a breeze.
We have no problem with recommending his services, and we would certainly use James et al in the future.
1st Class.
17 July 2017
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Thanks for your great review! It was a pleasure working with you and your family on this project, we look forward to working with you again in the future.
toby marsden
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
James has done several jobs for us. I find James to be friendly genuine and professional. He has a great future in this industry and have no hesitation forwarding him to anyone as he will be a big asset to anyones projects
11 July 2017
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Thanks for your kind words Toby, we are pleased to have established a strong working relationship from day one!
chrisburgess49
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We hired James to design our loft conversion. We we're looking for someone to give us design ideas which we couldn't think of ourselves and this is what he delivered. I found him thorough, very knowledgable and professional. Drawings are of excellent quality.
10 July 2017
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Thanks for your kind words Chris, it was a pleasure to work with you on this project, we look forward to catching up with you soon.
Great team to work with - very approachable and receptive to ideas and design changes, really responsive and deeply knowledgeable - very comfortable sitting there on a Saturday morning discussing design themes over a coffee - it's how house design should be done
18 May 2016Last modified: 19 May 2016
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Thanks Andy! This was a very enjoyable project to be a part of, we look forward to working with you again in the future!
I have worked with James for a good while to evolve a two storey two bedroom chalet
design on a difficult plot. The deign was completed totally to my satisfaction and I am indebted to James for his ability to come up with the goods!
James listens and suggests also comes up with excellent ideas. He is very capable and
is friendly and his company can be relied to produce excellent drawings.
As well as being knowledgeable, he is also a nice person to work with. He is honest.
He has an interest in his work and the use of computer software to enhance the product.
I recommend him to others.
B.
26 April 2016
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Thank you for this feedback, we are pleased you enjoyed your experience with us!
Extremely pleased with the service we received from James at New World Designers Ltd. He couldn't have been more helpful, visiting us on numerous occasions to discuss what we wanted, offering ideas and suggestions and saying what was or wasn't possible. He also kept in regular contact throughout the whole process to keep us informed of what was happening. We will definitely be using them again and can't recommend them highly enough.
15 April 2016
Comment from Design Spec Ltd:
Thank you for your kind words! You have been a pleasure to work with.
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