Your one stop shop for 1930s and Victorian conversions
Bespoke Design & Planning
Over 16 Years of Experience
Free Consultation & Itemised Quotes
Full Cost Transparency & Project Management
Insurance Backed Warranty
Full project management from planning to completion
Our Values
How we deliver projects
1. Design
This is the kick-off point for your project. We carry out a complete architectural measured survey of the property. This allows us to create accurate CAD design drawings. This is followed by a design meeting to start discussing your ideas in more detail.
2. Planning
At this stage we finalise the designs with you and start preparing planning applications as needed. We place a high priority on ensuring that plans, designs and schedules are all based on a thorough and detailed understanding of planning guidelines. We co-ordinate with local authorities until the decision is made, and the planning approval is secured.
3. Technical
Once the planning consent is secured, we translate the design drawings into more detailed technical drawings for the purposes of building control and construction. This also includes specifications and structural calculations. At this stage, we will also submit to you our ‘no obligation’ quote for the build phase.
4. Pre-build
90% of our clients decide to stick with us after the design phase is completed. Once the build contract is signed, we kick off the process by making sure all the pre-build processes are complete. These include assistance with party wall agreements, Thames Water build over agreement, submitting building control application, and preparing method statements etc as needed. This stage ends with a pre-start meeting with your foreman before the actual build begins.
5. Build
One of our foremen will be dedicated to your project and will be on-site to manage everyday works. Our project managers will be overseeing the works to make sure they are completed to high standards, within your budget and on time. Throughout the process we will keep you updated with the progress and coordinate the works with third parties such as kitchen or flooring suppliers. We will also advise and guide you to choose any suppliers if needed.
6. Handover
As the build draws to finish, we will help to iron out any ‘snags’ to make sure everything is completed to your satisfaction. We will put together all necessary certificates such as gas, electricity and building control completion along with warranties for glazing, boiler etc. At the final completion meeting, we will hand you these documents, together with the keys to your house. Needless to say, you can contact us any time after this, if you want us to look at something.
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Testimonials
Testimonials from Our Trusted Clients
Homeowner
“Originally, we’d planned on this being a property to rent out to others. Since the loft conversion, we’ve fallen back in love with the place – and have now decided to move back here.”
Business Owner
“I would like to thank GDB for all of their hard work, ideas and inspiration and for being so approachable and easy to deal with during the our rear extension. I would happily recommend them to anyone thinking of starting a building project”
Property Developer
“Good Design provided the architectural services as well as building work. It was great to have both bundled into one. They were very flexible and great to work with - nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend them.”
Green Building Advocate
“Thank you to Amol and his entire team for delivering us a fantastic extension to our newly purchased home. The guys were friendly and very professional during all stages”