Shorplans Architectural Services – Shorplans Architectural Services

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New Builds

Whether you are experienced developers or have a one off plot for your own home, we can set about tackling the increasingly complex planning and building regulations hurdles.

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Party Wall Surveyor

We have in-house surveyors who specialise in all Party Wall matters. We serve Party Wall notices for and on behalf of our clients.

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Structural Calculations

We provide fast efficient planning, design and structural calculation services for your loft conversion or extension providing a clear and low cost structural design service.

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Extensions

Let us help unlock the hidden potential in your home

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Providing Planning & Design Solutions for your Projects

We provide a local professional design service for residential projects, preparing drawings for submission to the Local Authority for Planning and Building Regulations approvals. By being a small practice, specialising in residential projects, we can provide expert knowledge with a personal approach, which results in a friendly service with attention to the all important detail.

Projects include

New project?

From the outset we understand the importance of getting the design and layout right for you, understanding what you wish to achieve. We listen to your ideas and contribute our own ideas and knowledge to ensure an appropriate scheme is designed to suit your requirements. We will give you guidance on your project and provide an indicative timetable of events, so that from the offset you can have a realistic project timetable.

Had planning refused?

We pride ourselves on our planning knowledge and ensure that we maintain a good working relationship with the local planning authority.

We can be very pragmatic in our approach to a scheme that has been given specific reasons for refusal. We look to find a way forward that still aims to meet your requirements and those of the local authority. If the original drawings are CAD based, we can try to use these to save time and pass these savings onto you.

Next Steps

The best way for us to discuss your project is to see it in person. We would be happy to come and meet with you to hear your ideas.
We will discuss your ideas and any design matters you are unsure of and make suggestions when you do not quite know what you are trying to achieve. We will also advise you on any limitations that we foresee you are likely to encounter in the planning and building regulations stages.

There is no charge for this initial consultation. Following the consultation we will have sufficient information to send you a competitive detailed fee quotation for our future services.

If you would like to discuss your project further please contact us using the details below or via the contact us page.

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Testimonials

Dormer Loft Conversion Scheme – Beckenham, Kent

Carl carried out the architecture and planning process for us with our loft extension. He initially visited us to have a look at the work needed and was very friendly and informative and helped us decide what type of structure to go for. He advised us on the likely timescales, steps that would be taken and the costs involved. We decided to work with him as he had a good portfolio of other projects that we were impressed with. Carl provided the initial drawings for the loft, and worked with our builders throughout the process to answer any queries they had. He also liaised with our building control department which was helpful. We are very pleased with our loft room and all the hard work that Carl put into the project. We would definitely recommend him and use him again.

Mrs Aidoo

2 x 1 bed Flats Architectural Services – Walthamstow, East London

Well drawn, concise plans. Thanks

Koyejo

Designs for Porch – Highgate, North London

Carl was a great help in getting our home extension project moving. He’s quick to respond, highly professional, offers very reasonable rates and delivers on time -what more can you ask? We’ll be working with him on other projects based on our experience.

Mrs Davey

Side extension & conversion – Leatherhead, Surrey

Carl has been fantastic. After my initial enquiry on MyBuilder, Carl made contact and arranged to come and view our property in person within a few days.

Carl has always kept in contact via email and is very quick to reply to my emails.

The plans were drawn up and sent to me within 7 days of initially meeting Carl.

Mr Stuart

Structural calcs and building control application – Cobham, Surrey

Carl was both prompt and professional. It was a pleasure to work with him and I would recommend him to any other prospective clients.

Mrs McKay

Single Storey Rear Extension Scheme

Site survey and design of extension with full plans for planning and LA building regs dept. Full liaison service, professional and responsive. Prompt at dealing with questions and queries.

Hipped to Gable Dormer Loft Conversion Scheme

Carl carried out the architecture and planning process for us with our loft extension. He initially visited us to have a look at the work needed and was very friendly and informative and helped us decide what type of structure to go for. He advised us on the likely timescales, steps that would be taken and the costs involved. We decided to work with him as he had a good portfolio of other projects that we were impressed with. Carl provided the initial drawings for the loft, and worked with our builders throughout the process to answer any queries they had. He also liaised with our building control department which was helpful. We are very pleased with our loft room and all the hard work that Carl put into the project. We would definitely recommend him and use him again.

x 2 One bedroom Flats

Not Rated

Well drawn, concise plans. Thanks

Porch and Infill Side Extension Scheme

Not Rated

Carl was a great help in getting our home extension project moving. He’s quick to respond, highly professional, offers very reasonable rates and delivers on time -what more can you ask? We’ll be working with him on other projects based on our experience.

Single Storey Rear Extension Scheme

Not Rated

Very reliable. Time targets met. Very professional.