When looking for an architectural designer for your self-build project, how do you know which one to choose? Chances are this is the first time you’ve ever commissioned an architectural designer and we wouldn’t be surprised to hear it’s the first time you’ve planned to have a new home built or an extension added to your existing property.

Building, designing or renovating your home represents a very real investment. Not only will a great deal of planning be involved, but the outcome will heavily depend upon the professional you select. This observation is just as true when referring to homeowners or commercial property developers. What metrics will need to be taken into account in order to make absolutely certain that the correct firm is chosen?

Our team of qualified, experienced architectural designers have extensive experience renovating homes and commercial buildings around Derby. As a family-owned company based in Derby, our comprehensive renovation service is especially tailored to the needs of local customers. We can guide your renovation from the design and planning stage of a building project to its completion.

Adding an extension to your home is the perfect way to increase your amount of living space to suit your exact requirements. We have more than fifteen years’ experience designing and building bespoke extensions through our architectural design service in Derby and the surrounding area.

A local architect plays a vital role in the delivery process of a client’s vision of their dream home. The architect (or architectural designer) must be able to visualise the client’s idea and conceptualise it on paper to enable the building contractor to create the design in bricks and mortar.

Building their own dream home from the ground up is a big goal for many people. Achieving this goal is easier than you think if you use the right architectural designer. Architects can assist you with the entire process of designing and building your new home. The individual or firm you choose will have a significant impact on the final product and the experience involved in building your home, so it is important that you choose the right local architect for your needs.

When it comes to collaborating with an architect in the design of your new home, there are certain areas that you should be familiar with. This includes knowing how he or she works, what services they offer and whether or not they have completed any similar projects - either recently or in the not too distance past.

When looking for an architectural designer for your self-build project, how do you know which one to choose? Chances are this is the first time you’ve ever commissioned an architectural designer and we wouldn’t be surprised to hear it’s the first time you’ve planned to have a new home built or an extension added to your existing property.

The lovely stone cottage renovation in Belper is now complete. You can take a look around the cottage when the work first started here... 

You Tube Belper Stone Cottage Renovation - Before

and another look around now the renovation work is completed here... 

You Tube Belper Stone Cottage Renovation - Completed