How Our Design & Planning Service Works

We've refined our workflow over 29 years to deliver exceptional results with complete transparency. From your initial enquiry to obtaining planning consent, here's exactly what to expect when working with us.

Seven Steps from Initial Visit to Building Work

Step 1: Free Home Assessment

Free Home Assessment (within 45 minutes of Taunton). During our no-obligation site visit, we assess your property's potential and discuss how your space needs to function both now and in years to come. We'll identify the most cost-effective approach - whether that's a loft conversion, extension or internal reconfiguration - and explain planning constraints or opportunities specific to your location. Following this meeting, you'll receive a detailed written quotation outlining our fees with complete transparency. No hidden costs, no surprises.

Step 2: Neighbour Consultation Guidance

Before formal design work begins, we advise speaking informally with adjacent property owners about your intentions. Early dialogue often prevents objections later and helps shape proposals that respect neighbouring amenity. We can guide you on what to share and when.

Step 3: Multiple Layout Options

Exploring Layout Alternatives. Rather than presenting a single solution, when appropriate and possible we develop several spatial configurations for your review. This comparative approach ensures you select the arrangement that best suits your family's routines, budget and aesthetic preferences. You'll see options for room positioning, circulation flow and glazing placement before committing.

Step 4: 3D Virtual Walkthroughs

Interactive 3D Visualisation Technology. Every project includes a real-time 3D model accessible via your computer, tablet or smartphone. Navigate through your proposed extension or conversion as if walking through the completed space, testing sight-lines and spatial relationships. For an additional fee, we can produce photorealistic renderings showing materials, lighting and landscaping - particularly valuable for complex projects or listed building applications where visual clarity strengthens your case.