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About Us
4x Best of Houzz winner
Eco-friendly
Offers Custom Work
Crafted architecture covering London & South England
Blackburn Architects is a RIBA chartered practice focused on bespoke, low energy solutions which enhance the experience and function of buildings.
Our work is inspired by people, environment, and heritage.
From our small studio in Kent – we cover rural and urban locations across London and South East England.
Services Provided
Architectural Design, Basement Conversion, Basement Design, Building Conservation, Building Design, Custom Build Homes, Eco Homes, House Extensions, House Restoration, Loft Conversion, Loft Restoration, New Home Build, Passive Houses, Project Management, Site Planning, Sustainable Design, Tiny House Building, Space Planning
Areas Served
London, Kent, Essex, East Sussex, Surrey, Medway
Awards
RIBA Chartered Practice
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Business Details
Business Name
Blackburn Architects
Phone Number
07476 549787
Website
Address
Rochester, Kent ME1 3DX
United Kingdom
Typical Job Cost
£100,000 - £2 million
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Featured Review
Sean Kinmont
Average rating: 5 out of 5 starsI commissioned Ben to work on my ambitious extension project based on a very positive referral from a friend who had previously commissioned him. Ben immediately added value by identifying opportunities and enhancing the ambition and designRead Full Review
18 Reviews for Blackburn Architects
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Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars5.0|18 reviews
Work Quality4.8
Communication5.0
Value4.8
k_stephens
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I highly recommend Blackburn Architects for any architectural project. Their expertise, attention to detail, and management skills were instrumental in the successful design and refurbishment of my roof terrace. Their creativity and professionalism truly exceeded my expectations.
yesterday
HU-25070012
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Working with Ben has been a joy. Easy going and responds to emails and calls. Delivers exactly what had been agreed. Highly recommended.
8 March, 2024
HU-952666595
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
So glad we chose Ben as our architect. His initial suggestions helped us come up with ideas we’d not considered and make best use of the space. Everything was super efficient and never too much trouble when we had loads of questions. We got through the planning process and the council were very happy with Ben’s submission and he chased them up to get things going asap.
Once the build was underway Ben was a star, liaising with our builders, surveyors etc and helping ensure everything ran smoothly despite there being some tricky aspects of the project. We are really pleased with how the design turned out and it’s transformed our living space! Thanks Ben.
26 January, 2024
denise_todd2
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Great job, provided several options and ideas and met the brief. Very professional and excellent communication.
21 February, 2023
HU-905316231
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent all round service
Highly recommended
Can’t be faulted
Great in all aspects
23 June, 2022
Comment from Blackburn Architects:
Thanks for your review, Mike. I'm glad you're happy with everything.
HU-535231373
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We can not recommend Ben highly enough, he has been amazing from start to finish. The first time we met Ben on his 1st site visit to provide an initial tender we knew we would be picking him for the job. His attention to detail is impeccable and thanks to his expertise he created a property far bigger than we would have dreamed possible. His knowledge on rules and regulations allowed us to completely trust his judgement and made the planning process a little less stressful!.
Ben is very professional in the work he provides whilst still providing a very personal touch to his work, we can not thank him enough for creating our dream home.
25 April, 2022
Comment from Blackburn Architects:
Thank you for such kind words, Jag. We cant wait to see it all finished.
HU-5419180569
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Ben listened to our ideas and improved on them with an insightful vision of what we could achieve. He provided valuable technical and on site support through the build. End result - a brilliant extension to our home which has both added value and, importantly, become a joy to live in.
25 January, 2022
archerdsullivan
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Ben designed a beautiful kitchen diner extension, 1st floor bathroom extension and loft conversion.
The works are now complete and we couldn't be happier.
Ben was great to work with from start to finish, navigating planning permission without a hitch even though we were building beyond the normal size extension. Ben worked closely with my wife and I to fully understand our ideas and what we wanted out of the space, whilst working carefully with our budget.
Couldn't recommend more.
10 January, 2022
HU-761814136
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Ben was great to work with, he came up with an amazing design, gave great advice and surpassed our expectations of what we could achieve with our house! He then got the designs through planning quickly and smoothly without a hitch. Would highly recommend Ben’s services!
17 September, 2021
Jason Ellam-Brown
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Blackburn Architects we one of three we considered for our project. Ben came and presented great ideas, detailed how to achieve them and fees we competitive. He gave us advice on the outline costs of what to expect from Builders and told us about other costs we hadn't even considered.
Planning was quick (as quick as the council allowed!) and easy, Ben handled everything. Once we obtained permission, Ben helped us vet and appoint a builder, something that had made us nervous.
Blackburn Architects helped us with project management. He provided detailed construction drawings that the builder needed to show exactly what we expected, to meet building control and building good practice. He held regular meetings with our builder and us, which really helped us understand each step of the journey. He was always on hand for a chat about details we had sent by proto and came up with workable solutions. As things neared completion, Ben carried out an afternoon snagging for the builder to put right before our extension was handed back to us.
I'd recommend Ben Blackburn to anyone in an instant.
22 November, 2020
Comment from Blackburn Architects:
Hi Jason, thanks for this and your kind words. Hope you're well!
HU-738759373
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Delivered my house extension in West London; professional service and job completed on time (including a tricky utility room). Would not hesitate to recommend.
12 September, 2020
Comment from Blackburn Architects:
Thanks James, hope you're well and keeping safe. Happy to help again in future.
HU-53263512
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I have worked with Blackburn architects on various projects, ranging from house extensions and new build one off homes, to commercial conversions and multi unit developments.
Ben has always been very attentive and professional, showing a thorough understanding of the industry through all stages of our projects.
I will continue to work alongside Blackburn architects at any opportunity, and would highly recommend.
8 September, 2020Last modified:13 September, 2020
Comment from Blackburn Architects:
Hi Mark, thanks for this. That's very kind of you!
CAD Engineering Solutions
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
As we have worked with Blackburn Architects Ltd on multiple projects I would like to highly recommend their services. Director’s attention to details is second to none. Ben coordinates design from early stages ensuring that the client gets exactly what they are after.
Highly recommend !
7 September, 2020
Comment from Blackburn Architects:
HI Martin, thank you for your kind words. We look forward to working with you again soon!
George Copeman
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Ben helped me with a really complex extension of a Victorian flat. The available space was super tight with complex constraints from various sewers. This meant it was tricky to maximise the limited space around the necessary structural design. Ben was able to not only understand our initial brief but help us develop it to get much more from the space than we'd imagined possible. His attention to detail is amazing and I still look at little things like the layout of the lighting and switches and realise he got them absolutely spot on. Ben handled the planning process with no stress on us. We stupidly didn't involve him more closely in the build choosing to manage it ourselves - BIG mistake! However, Ben got us out of some sticky situations with his pragmatic problem solving and willingness to help us. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ben to anyone, particularly if you're looking for a beautifully detailed outcome.
9 July, 2020
Comment from Blackburn Architects:
Hi George, thanks for your review. Happy to help again in future!
Chloe Duckworth
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Ben helped us with our plans for our side return extension. 1st class service, quick turn around and good value. Would definitely recommend and use again.
29 June, 2020
Comment from Blackburn Architects:
Thank you Chloe, I hope you're keeping well in these strange times!
Anya Browne
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We dealt with Ben for our ground floor flat side return extension. He was extremely helpful and informative about making the best use of our space. We had a small, quite dark, ground floor Victorian flat and we wanted to extend into the side return and fully reconfigure the space at the back of the house, which also involved moving the bathroom. We went back and forth with ideas and eventually came up with a great solution and we are really pleased with the result. Ben helped us maximise the usage to be a kitchen, diner, and living room and we can't thank Ben and his team enough. We love it.
28 June, 2020Last modified:28 June, 2020
Comment from Blackburn Architects:
Thanks Anya, we loved working with you and Anthony. Always happy to help!
Philippa Dunning
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I highly recommend Ben (Blackburn Architects) who created a lovely basement extension. A consummate professional whose attention to detail was second to none. He is easy to work with, nothing is ever a problem, and he goes over and above to deliver a great job.
25 June, 2020
Comment from Blackburn Architects:
Thank you for your kind words, Philippa. It was great working with you!
Sean Kinmont
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I commissioned Ben to work on my ambitious extension project based on a very positive referral from a friend who had previously commissioned him. Ben immediately added value by identifying opportunities and enhancing the ambition and design of what I had in mind, whilst being responsible with the budget. Ben is a consummate professional, highly creative with a very thorough approach to the project that inspires confidence. Would highly recommend for any project size and complexity.
25 June, 2020
Comment from Blackburn Architects:
Thank you, Sean. We've enjoyed working with you and we're looking forward to delivering the scheme!
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