Testimonials
Names and Addresses have been withheld to protect client privacy.
“I was very impressed by the courtesy and professionalism of Alan from his initial response to my enquiry right through to the completion of the work. He took the time to listen to what is was I was trying to achieve, offered up several ideas, and was efficient in ensuring that everything met with my requirements. He organised and arranged for structural drawings to be done and even met with the structural engineer on site to ensure that he was fully availed of what it was we were aiming to achieve. Alan kept me informed in a timely manner every step of the way and was always keen to make sure everything was going smoothly. I would not hesitate to hire Alan in the future. Nor would I hesitate to verbally confirm my recommendation if asked to do so.”
“Not having undertaken any significant building works to the house before, we were a little unsure of what might be needed. Alan was recommended to us by a local builder and we really appreciated the help that he has given to us so far. Above all, the initial meeting was the best thing that we could have done at the early stage of the project. We had a basic idea of what we had in mind but before long and with Alan’s help we recognised what we really wanted and how our plans should change to concentrate on the important points.”
“In producing the designs and helping us with planning Alan met exactly the brief that we were looking for, which was to make the process as easy and painless as possible. We now have the drawings, designs, and ideas and (with Alan’s contacts) have appointed the other professionals to put these into action.”
“We’d have no hesitation in recommending Alan to anyone thinking about carrying out similar works.”
“I contacted Alan over 10 months ago for a site visit to a big house in Rushden to be converted into four flats, and at the same time I called two Architects, after seeing all three of them I decided to give the project to Alan because of his attitude, his approach, and his reasonable pricing.”
“Once he started the project, which was near last Christmas holiday, he managed to get the plans prepared very quick and submitted to the local council on my behalf and after that as I was living abroad at the time Alan had to deal with everything on my behalf with submitting the planning application and dealing with the planners etc., especially when we had a problem regarding the street parking, Alan had to carry out several street surveys to satisfy the planners before our application could receive a decision.”
“The application was unfortunately refused on the grounds that there was insufficient on or off street parking despite there being no requirement for any parking in the specific area. Alan suggested we appeal against their decision and although it took over six months our appeal was accepted so I was very happy with the outcome and then very quickly Alan dealt with plans for the building control, and now we have just started the work.”
“Finally, I must say that I have been very happy with Alan’s work and I would re-use his services again and I would recommend him to anyone else too.”
“When presented with the chance to build our own home (by way of a barn conversion) we already knew kind of what we wanted and who we were going to call on, so when we presented Alan with some sketches and a detailed yet rough plan, he was quick and efficient at getting stuck straight into creating the usable space that we desired.”
“This project made use of a brand new piece of planning legislation only weeks old and Alan was already aware of what was necessary to fulfil the requirements needed to help aid the planning application.”
“Alan sorted the structural engineers reports, the SAP’s and did detailed building reg drawings working closely with our builder, and has always been on standby to answer any questions we have had. Highly recommended”
“I was very impressed by the courtesy and professionalism of Alan from his initial response to my enquiry right through to the completion of the work. He took the time to listen to what it was I was trying to achieve, offered up several ideas, and was efficient in ensuring that everything met with my requirements. He organised and arranged for structural drawings to be done and even met with the structural engineer to ensure that he was fully availed of what it was we were aiming to achieve. Alan kept me informed in a timely manner every step of the way and was always keen to make sure everything was going smoothly. I would not hesitate to hire Alan in the future. Nor would I hesitate to verbally confirm my recommendation if asked to do so.”
“We needed someone who provided Architectural services and who was unafraid to come out of his comfort zone, and down to earth enough to solve our drainage problem while drawing up plans for levelling the highway, providing a safe entry into the Old Cemetery in Blisworth. The task was made more difficult as the Victorian gates and posts had to be lifted, restored and repositioned in their original location. The clarity his plans gave us helped the whole process. Thank you Alan.”
“I used Alan’s services for house extension drawings. Alan gave a fast turnaround for a set of drawings and for changes required by the local planning office. He was also very competitively priced.”
“Alan contacted me by telephone so we were able to discuss my requirements in detail. As a lay person Alan was very patient, he explained everything and offered several options. Alan provided revised drawings within a day or so of meeting with me and visiting the project. He talked me through the planning process and other things that I needed to do, his quote was reasonable and as expected.”
“Within moments of using the web site he emailed me! fast, helpful and to our needs, available at most hours, and always able to give help and advice.”
“We spent a great deal of time looking for someone/some company to help us realise our ideas (draw our plans) for our Bungalow’s Single Storey Extension (and internal re-configuration of walls that we wanted).”
“We did have a bad experience with a firm of Architects that we used on a previous project in Tewkesbury so we approached sourcing help with caution and trepidation.”
“Alan was recommended to us by a trusted friend and we approached him, having spoken to two others and not been overly impressed – The response from Alan was excellent. Alan’s charges also seemed reasonable, especially to those charged by Practices.”
“The experience has been a very good one. Alan visited us and spent a good number of hours with us listening to our ideas/ requirements. He offered ideas and suggestions which helped us redefine our plans – He drew our attention to things that we hadn’t considered. Alan managed our submission to Planning and Building Control efficiently and effectively.”
“His suggestions were practical and potentially cost saving for us.”
“In summary Alan’s a really nice character, very affable, very personable…. Says what he’ll do and then does it!”
“In terms of Alan’s contribution we were/are very happy with all that has been done.”
“I would not hesitate to recommend Alan based upon our experience.”