Architectural Design Services in Essex

No1 in Essex for designing home extensions and loft conversions

Architectural Design Services in Essex

No1 in Essex for designing home extensions and loft conversions

What is architectural design and why does it matter?

An architectural design service is the process of turning your vision for a home extension into a space you love. It involves detailed planning, creative problem-solving and technical expertise to ensure your extension works perfectly. A well-thought-out design is essential to maximise your space and avoid costly mistakes down the line. In areas like Essex and London, expert design ensures your project goes right the first time around.

What is architectural design and why does it matter?

Architectural design is the process of turning your vision for a home extension into a space you love. It involves detailed planning, creative problem-solving and technical expertise to ensure your extension works perfectly. A well-thought-out design is essential to maximise your space and avoid costly mistakes down the line. In areas like Essex and London, expert design ensures your project goes right the first time around.

Benefits of a professional architectural design service

A professional architectural design service ensures your home extension is tailored to your requirements. We ask lots of question to try and get a firm understanding of your needs. By working with us, you’ll benefit from a design that optimises space, enhances natural light and integrates perfectly with your existing home. In areas like Essex and London, where planning permission can be complex, professional guidance can save you time and prevent expensive delays.

How good design impacts home extensions

A good architectural design service goes beyond aesthetics, it’s about functionality, efficiency and compliance. With a well-designed plan, you’ll be able to get a vision of what the property will look like and how much of an improvement it will make. On top of this, your home extension will not only look stunning but also meet local planning regulations and building standards in Essex or London. This reduces the risk of issues during construction, ensuring a smoother, stress-free build.

Our architectural design work and finished projects in Essex

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Boris
19:35 12 Nov 23
Kirkwood Design and Build Builders, Wickford did a fantastic job on our extension in Billericay. They helped with planning permission, design, and build. Professional company through and through. Given that we haven't done such a large project before, we were a bit nervous and had a lot of questions. Jamie and his team from Kirkwood Design and Build Builders was good putting us at ease and now that we are fully complete with all our work, we further appreciate how professional this company is. Would highly recommend.
Holly Luckin
09:29 11 Nov 23
Nothing was to much hassle and Jamie is lovely!
john rocke
11:33 09 Nov 23
Great company and very professional. Nothing was a problem, very helpful and will definitely use them again. Have already given their details to a friend of mine.
Dave Lynch
19:32 08 Nov 23
Work carried out to a very high standard, very pleased with the results.
Sharon Gormer
13:06 07 Nov 23
Very professional company, helpful and friendly staff.
Aaron Tutton
11:15 07 Nov 23
Great builders, very professional and perfectionists! Thank you for such an amazing job
Olly Tait
13:28 21 Apr 23
Jamie and his team were so profesional from start to finish and made the job a joy to watch our dream come together.Very knowledgeable and contactable throughout the process.Couldn't ask for a better outcome and value for money.Will definitely be recommending and 100% will use again!5 star!!!
Sandie
20:03 20 Jan 23
I highly recommend the Kirkwood team! Exceptional workmanship, clear communication, Jamie & his team have provided the utmost as a polite & professional team! Very satisfied customer, looking forward to planning our loft conversion this year with you guys! Many thanks!
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Why choose our architectural design services?

Our core company value is honesty. Thats why we provide you with expected home extension build costs upfront. We know this may deter some customers as often, they are unaware of how much things cost. We dont look at that as a failure, we look at that as a success. Our first job is to help, and if a job comes from that, then it’s a bonus. Our architectural design service covers all areas in Essex, including Brentwood, Chelmsford, Billericay, Rayleigh, Leigh-on-sea, Southend, Thurrock, Hornchurch, Maldon, Colchester, Benfleet, Wickford, Basildon, and the list goes on. Contact us today for more information and prices.

Decades of industry experience

Our teams combined experience technically makes us ancient. We should be in a museum, not providing a home architectural design service in Essex. This is good news for you because it means we’ve already made every mistake under the sun. We see ourselves now as a company setting the standards for other companies to follow. Through honesty and transparency, we lead the way.

Customised Solutions for Every Home

No two jobs are the same, in fact they’re much like fingerprints. Our first job is to listen to the customers needs and seen what is possible with the property we can advise on the type of house extension that would best suit and most likely be approved by the local authorities.

Comprehensive Design to Build Support

Once we have the design done, submitted and to your satisfaction, we don’t stop there. We like to know our architectural design service customers move into safe hands so we have a few reliable builders we can pass you to. We can support you with all the questions in the world, just pick up the phone and drop us a call.

Our Architectural Design Process

In our eyes, there is only one way to do each job and thats the right way. We treat projects as if they were our own. If we can think of ways to save you money and hassle we will advise and try to steer you in the direction that will get you to where you’ve told us you need to be. An architectural design service can be a fun and exciting experience. 

Initial Consultation and Site Visit

If you have received a quote from us already you’ll know how competitive we are. To save on costs we can provide you 90% of the answers before making a site visit. We do this by researching your property and viewing it on google earth. We can see what neighbouring properties have had done which gives us good insight into planning oportuities.

Concept Development and Drafting

Once youve gave us the green light, we start the survey. This is where we measure every nook and cranny so we can first draw the existing. Once thats done we can then start playing with some design ideas for the proposed work. We won’t stop designing until we have something you love. This is usually achieved in the first draft or sometimes the second.

Planning Permission and Regulations

With regulations constantly changing in Essex, its worth working with a company that has its ear to the ground. We make sure every project complies and always gain some form of approval from the council just to make sure. Although not always required, we can offer building regulation drawings. If you’re not willing to risk leaving it to your builder how to construct your home extension, let us do it for you. An architectural design service should not just end there. We can help with structural calculations too.

Preferred choice for architectural design service in Essex

We ask every customer to leave us a honest review. Not everyone gets round to it but the ones that do we thank you. Not because they are all 5 star but because it helps future customers navigate their way through this sometimes tricky industry. We live in a busy world but if you do get time, all we ask is for a honest feedback.

Modern rear extension in Braintree, Essex, designed by Kirkwood Architects, featuring an open-plan layout with large windows and a seamless connection to the garden.

frequently asked question

Please complete an enquiry form and submit your details. We will call you within 1 working day. If we can get through we will email you instead.

We are based in Wickford but we cover the whole of Essex and some part of London. 

Prices start at £1,195.00 and go up to £2,995.00

Permitted development for house extensions allows homeowners to build specific types of extensions without needing planning permission, provided they meet government-defined size and location criteria. As part of our architectural design service in Essex, we ensure your extension complies with these regulations. Additionally, we assist in obtaining a certificate of lawfulness, giving you legal confirmation that your project falls within permitted development rights

Get in contact with usb either calling, emailing, requesting a callback or completing an enquiry form. We are very quick at responding to enquiries.

Use ours is the short answer. We don’t have many as they are hard to come by, but the ones we do, won’t let you down.

Always the architect first if you want sound advice on what steps to take first. Kirkwood will advise on build costs in Essex as part of our service.

A certificate of lawfulness (COL) for a house extension is an official document that verifies the legality of a proposed or existing extension. It is also referred to as a lawful development certificate (LDC).

Here are some of the areas we cover for our architectural design service

Braintree

Colchester

Danbury

Epping

Frinton-on-Sea

Grays

Harlow

Ingatestone

Kelvedon

Laindon

Loughton

Latchingdon

Maldon

Mountnessing

Ongar

Pitsea

Rochford

Safron Walden

South Woodham Ferrers

Stansted

Shoeburyness

Southminster

Shenfield

Tilbury

Tiptree

Thundersley

Waltham Abbey

Westcliff-=n-Sea

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