We live in a Grade 2 Listed house and used Design Designed to design and submit an application for Listed Building Consent for some internal structural works. Oscar was very efficient and knowledgeable. Needless to say we were granted the Listed Building Consent without even a single condition (meaning they didn't ask for anything to be changed!). Thanks Design Designed.

Listed Building Consent Application, Maldon, Essex, Laurence - May 2022

 

 

 

 

Promptness of response :  Great response and action
Quality of service :  Very good, prompt service
Value for money :  Seemed competitive compared to others explored
Professionalism :  Very professional in all they've done

Architectural Design- Extension (1 storey), Herongate, Essex - S Waite - September 2021

 

 

 

 

 

We contacted Oscar to help design a loft conversion for our property, which resides within a Conservation area. He was extremely professional, knowledgable and efficient and made each step of the process incredibly straight forward and seamless. His ideas were innovative and attractive, taking into account the needs of our family. We were provided with several options for designs and our input was welcomed. Oscar managed the planning permission stage (which was successful) and connected us with excellent structural engineers. An absolute pleasure to work with, we would wholeheartedly recommend his services.

Architectural, Maldon, Essex, Amanda - March 2021

 

 

 

 

 

I rarely write reviews but I felt I had to write one for Oscar at Design Designed, who are based in Maldon, Essex . After receiving a poor service from several other local architects (too expensive, job was too small or they simply didn't return my calls) I found Oscar's details on one of the trusta/checka trader web sites. Despite living an hour away from their office I thought I'd give them a try, and I'm so pleased that I did. Even though I was only looking for a garage and a small extension it felt like they couldn't do enough to help me. I spoke with Oscar and explained what I was looking for. He then laid out the whole process along with the associated cost for each stage. I said I'd like to go ahead and within a very short time he came round and measured the whole house for the 'as existing' drawings. These were CAD drawings showing all elevations, including rendered isometrics which showed exactly what the finished project would look like. We then spoke about the design and location of my project and it was here Oscar really came into his own. Despite there being four potential locations not to mention whether to go for a single or double storey, Oscar was always patient and able to offer really good advice. I'm sure other architects would have tired of me changing my mind so often but Oscar always said that in order to be happy with the results the design had to be just right. He also mentioned that they have invested in virtual reality technology so once designed you will be able to 'walk' through your design. I haven't done this myself as my project is so small, but it shows they're able to offer exciting new tech if required. I'm not sure how large an area Design Designed cover but if you live in Essex I'd highly recommend giving them a call.

Architectural, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, D.Carpenter - March 2021

 

 

 

 

 

Very easy to use and we were put in touch with Oscar from Design Designed, a great start to our extension.

Architectural, Ridgewell, M.Lane - March 2021

 

 

 

 

 

Excellent service thoroughly recommend.

Design for Planning, Burnham on Crouch, G.Davis - March 2021

 

 

 

 

 

Promptness of response :  Design Designed rang the following day.

Architectural Design (Medium projects), Halstead, Essex, R Bonnett - October 2020

 

 

 

 

 

Promptness of response :  Though Oscar replied very quickly and with the information I needed, I decided to go with a designer who was local to me. Thank you...good website.

Architectural Design (Medium projects), Tendring, P A Destro - May 2020