Dennis Hellyar Architects

Name: Dennis Hellyar Architects
Address: Pinecroft, Barry, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF62 6RN, United Kingdom
Telephone: 01446 500720
Rating: 5

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About Us

11 years in business

Offers Custom Work

Award Winning Architects Specialising in Contemporary Design

Dennis Hellyar Architects is an RIBA Chartered Practice providing Architectural Services in the South Wales and South West Regions. If you dream of transforming your home, we can help you take the next step. As a dedicated team of architects, based in Barry, South Wales, we create buildings to enhance your life through function and form with sustainability at heart. Established in 2013, our small team of residential and commercial architects boasts extensive expertise in new build, extending and renovating private homes. Our studio in Barry has worked on large and small projects across South Wales and the South West, including Bristol, Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan and Swansea. Providing Architectural Services for projects at all stages, from Feasibility, Planning and Building Regulations to Construction and Handover. We are passionate about beautiful design that supports low energy and eco friendly lifestyles, integrating perfectly into local environments. Our architecture and design process is efficient, thorough, and collaborative, keeping you informed and updated every step of the way.

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Accessible Design, Annexe Design & Construction, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Conversion, Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Boot Room Design, Building Conservation, Building Design, Complete Kitchen Renovation, Custom Build Homes, Decking Design, Design Consultation, Drafting, Eco Homes, Floor Plans, Garage Design, Garden Plans, Heritage Consultancy, Home Renovation, House Extensions, House Plans, House Restoration, Interior Architecture, Kitchen Design, Loft Conversion, Loft Restoration, New Home Build, Pantry Design, Passive Houses, Prefab Home Extensions, Prefab Homes, Project Management, Site Planning, Site Preparation, Staircase Design, Structural Engineering, Sustainable Design, Swimming Pool Construction, Tiny House Building, Utility Room Design, Green Building, New Home Construction, Space Planning, Kitchen Renovation, One Off Houses, Planning Consultants, Masterplanning

Areas Served

Barry, Cardiff, Bristol, Swansea, Portishead, South West, South Wales, Penarth, Newport, Sully, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, Llantwit Major, St. Mellons, Neath, Neath Port Talbot, Pontypridd, St. Donats, Ogmore, Llanelli, Carmarthen, Bath, Porthcawl, Clevedon

Awards

ARB, RIBA, RIBA Chartered Practice; RIBA competition Winner for Hereford Butter Market 2012; Welsh Breeam Award winner for Higher Education 2008 and Health 2011 projects; RICS Award Winner for Loudoun Square Regeneration, 2015; LABC Award winner in Social Housing Category (Vale of Glamorgan) 2020

11 Projects

Design ideas for a large and white contemporary render and front house exterior in Other with three floors, a hip roof, a tiled roof, a black roof and shiplap cladding.

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18 Reviews for Dennis Hellyar Architects

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5.0

Scott Sanders

Dennis designed a ground floor extension for our Edwardian home. He created a modern design that sat beautifully against the 1910 building. It was saturated with natural light from roof canopies, full wall glazing and an internal lightwell garden. His attention to detail was really important and the manner in which he approached it, allowed us to feed in our thoughts and observations. Critically the flow of the room works well with clearly defined kitchen. dining and relaxation areas. Dennis used a 'fly through 3D' app that allowed us to move around the design to ensure that it would work in practice. A very reasonable cost and I would highly recommend Dennis and his team.

20 May, 2024

Gareth Lloyd

Can’t speak highly enough of Dennis . We had a project that involved two 1800 year old cottages that were part of a row of four . They were not listed but were of historic interest , we wanted to keep all the character of the cottages whilst linking in a wrap around modern glass and metal modern extension . Dennis had wonderful ideas and gave us an amazing design which we had built enabling us to have the home of our dreams . He walked us through every step of the design process and was more than happy to incorporate our ideas with his own so at the end of the build We all felt we had achieved our goals . Highly recommend Mr Hellyar Architect .

19 May, 2024

Jade Tambini

We worked with Dennis and his team for a full renovation of our home and found them to be excellent communicators who really understood our brief. I wanted to make changes to structure and layout of the property and had some challenges to be solved around family life and getting maximum usage of the space - the team came up with inspiring but also practical solutions that ranged from lower cost, simple options through to innovative and blue sky thinking options still within our budget - it was an exciting but also grounding experience to work with them and changed my worries about working with architects - I always thought perhaps they would have too big ideas that wouldn’t be in my budget but the team are both creative and realistic. Highly recommended and I was so happy with our new home that had kept all its original features but many modern and interesting elements added in as a result of the design and direction during the build project from Dennis and his team. Thank you so much!

20 August, 2023

Hayley Nebauer

Dennis and his team designed a bespoke 2 bed house for us in Cardiff, developing this from an existing Edwardian Coach house. Their work was not only what we asked for, the design offered new and exciting design inclusions we hadn't thought of that gave the building a much more clean contemporary design, while fitting in harmoniously with the existing local buildings. I have since liased with Dennis about some other project plans and he has been very helpful, I would be very keen to work with him and his team again.

7 August, 2023

Rob Stroud

Dennis designed and project managed a small extension and terrace for our home. Superb experience from start to finish. As stress free as building work could possibly be.

4 August, 2023

Sian Rees

Dennis provided a friendly and professional; he drew up plans for my home improvements, secured necessary permissions and liaised with the building team. I have now moved and have asked Dennis to take a look at my next project!

28 December, 2018

Mike Tapscott

I had a very professional and personal experience from start to finish. I was guided through the process and supported throughout. The plans had some iterations to get them right and this was dealt with patience and understanding. I would definitely recommend from my experience.

28 November, 2018

David Price

I recently engaged with Dennis at Dennis Hellyar Architects. Dennis performed a review of proposed plans on our side and rear extension project. As ever Dennis's depth of knowledge was second to none. He pinpointed and raised several areas which may have been an issue and needed looking in to further. Whilst pinpointing the areas Dennis provided constructive feedback, which was simple and logical. After addressing the point raised the overall scheme/project fell in to line. I would recommend discussing potential projects with Dennis and trust his extensive knowledge. Very easy to communicate we and easily takes points on board and explains in a simplistic manner.

30 October, 2018

Karen Cowell

As soon as Dennis came up to the farm, he was full of ideas. We weren't wed to any particular way of renovating and extending so were glad to hear thoughts about how the house could be changed. There was a 'suggestion' for a change in the plans from our local planning office but Dennis overcame this easily and infact, it worked to our benefit. We love our extension and how it has made our lives less cramped and full of light and fresh air!

30 September, 2018

Mouse House

Dennis came to look at what we thought was a straightforward basement extension, and immediately saw the potential to make it a far bigger, brighter space by breaking through to the upper floor and putting in a spiral staircase and upstairs sunroom. He then guided us through the planning application, the building tender, and the structural planning then oversaw the project and budget with great expertise. His calm, practical advice was invaluable at helping us navigate the inevitable challenges we struck along the way. We love living in the wonderful space he helped us create. I can't recommend Dennis highly enough.

30 July, 2018

Sarah and Tim Morgan

We've done a few building projects before, but this was the first time we'd used an architect, so we were a bit apprehensive. However, Dennis managed to develop a vision for the extension and remodelling of part of our house that we would never have dreamt up without him. He took our basic ideas and practical requirements and fitted everything we wanted into a beautiful, clean, open space that unites our kitchen, dining room, utility room, cloakroom and garden seamlessly. Importantly for us, it has enhanced our 1937 house without destroying the integrity of the original design that we love. His plans were extremely detailed, so everyone knew what was expected, and he visited regularly to make sure the project was progressing as planned, and to solve any issues that arose. He dealt sensitively with the local authority building department in order to achieve the desired look, whilst conforming fully with all building regulations. We are thrilled with the result.

4 December, 2017

Caroline Gwilym

Dennis came to our aid part way through our project and worked with us to make it a reality. We had many discussions and we felt listened to at all times, and he always followed through when we requested clarification and additional information. It was an evolving picture and throughout Dennis was always approachable and flexible with our end goal firmly in sight. He engaged with others easily and made the tender process straightforward for us. We would definitely work with Dennis again and have no hesitation in recommending him to others.

14 August, 2017

Sian Macdonald

I cannot recommend Dennis Hellyar highly enough. After a previous bad experience I looked for an RIBA Architect to design, get planning, tender for and act as agent for a double garage. From the initial consultation to completion I had total confidence in him and peace of mind.He delivered an inspired design that lifts and complements the house, was patient as I changed my mind!, overcame planning obstacles, worked with the builders to resolve issues and delivered a brilliant garage that exceeded expectation. He is total professional and very nice person to work with!

11 November, 2016

hanstee

Highly competent and genuinely interested in our project. Plans drawn and submitted for planning { successfully } quickly and efficiently. An architect who understands the clients vision and aspirations.

20 September, 2016

David Farmer

Dennis was patient with our redesigns, he had good attention to detail and his designs helped give our project the wow factor.

14 September, 2016

drhmiddlehill

In 2014 my wife and I purchased a 1960s detached house in dire need of a face lift. Whilst we had our own ideas we needed an architects input and we were lucky enough to find Dennis Helyer. He took on board our ideas put also had some refreshingly modern suggestions which we incorporated. He dealt with everything for us drawing up plans , submitting to the L A and liaised withe the tradesmen on our behalf, in a very efficient way and am pleased to say we actually moved in on time. None of this would have possible without Dennis. I can recommend him to provide a very efficient and professional service.

5 June, 2016

lynnemacivermilligan

We hired Dennis following a personal recommendation and it was a decision we did not regret. Dennis listened to our aspirations for the new kitchen-diner we wanted to create and developed a plan that optimised light, incorporated all the elements we wanted giving us a space that we absolutely love to spend time in. He lead the tender process to source the builder and ensured we were supported during the build. Now that it's complete we spend such a lot of time in the new room, delighting in the layout, space and especially the light and warmth. We are thrilled with the result.

1 June, 2016

User

I cannot recommend Dennis Hellyar architects highly enough. This was a bereft and unloved property in poor condition in need of considerable attention. DHA reviewed, and saw potential with an imaginative, bold scheme (perhaps too bold for some). Their enthusiasm and imagination carried all before it, and now we are the proud owners of an exciting and remarkable space at the heart of the city. Being new to renovations, we were heavily reliant on the team put together by DHA and I now believe our confidence in them was well placed. DHA was the fulcrum of the team, keeping a weather eye on progress, quality and costs. Above all their attention to detail proved the key to a quality result. The firm has an enormous wealth of experience covering domestic and commercial work and it was evident this was brought to bear in the job. In particular, DHA went the extra mile to make this work.

13 January, 2016Last modified:16 April, 2024

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Business Name

Dennis Hellyar Architects

Phone Number

01446 500720

Website

www.dennishellyar-architects.com

Address

Pinecroft
Romilly Park Road
Barry, Vale Of Glamorgan CF62 6RN
United Kingdom

Typical Job Cost

£50,000 - £5,000,000

For Private domestic work the projects can be broken down into 3 key stages: 1) RIBA Stage 0-3: Design up to Planning Submission 2) RIBA Stage 4: Technical Design 3) RIBA Stage 5-6: Construction to Handover Typical fees start at 2-3% of Construction Budget ex vat. per stage, therefore 6-9% for stages (1), (2) and (3) Note:These percentages are for guidance only. Each project is quoted for based on complexity and size; Appointment is one stage at a time.

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Commented: Box windowYes the top or ‘roof’ to the bay was made by the window installer, in powder coated aluminium, to keep it all in one material by one sub-contractor. Note the roof and base to the bay are both heavily ...

16 September, 2017

Commented: Really like the extention...can you tell me what the roof covering is?Hi Huw. The roof covering is EPDM, adhesive fixed to OSB Plywood. Very tough material. Will need a tile on top to finish it as otherwise can be penetrated by heels like stilettos

10 June, 2017

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