Design Spec Ltd

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We cover Essex, Hertfordshire, London, Colchester & Ipswich! Here at Design Spec Ltd, we take your home renovation project from concept to completion. We would love to meet you at our One Stop Property Shop to discuss all the elements of your project. We understand that renovating your home is an big investment, the average UK homeowner will extend their home once in their lifetime. We ensure the fees and process' are kept as transparent and as simple as possible. You can't get easier than a fixed fee quotation! Our goal is to get your project from beginning to end with as much, or as little, involvement as YOU see fit! Each of our clients have a dedicated point of contact, to ensure customer satisfaction and helping hand from the very beginning to the very end. Our team are passionate about clever design and making meaningful space where it didn’t seem possible before, like turning simple corridors into functional, meaningful areas to live and work. Colchester Address - Innovation Centre, Boundary Road, Colchester CO4 3ZQ Hockley Address - Suite 1C Warren House, 10-20 Main Road, Hockley, Essex SS5 4QS Enfield Address: Innova Park, Vision 25, Electric Avenue, London EN3 7GD Richmond Address: Regus Richmond, Parkshot House, 5 Kew Road, Richmond TW9 2PR - 020 8544 3232 One-Stop Property Shop We have built the #OneStopPropertyShop covering everything that requires Planning Permission or Building Control Approval, we do also offer services within Highways Department (Vehicle Crossovers), license and conveyance plans. We also offer extensive services within the realms of Planning and Building Control, services such as Design and Access Statement's, SAPs, EPC’s, Structural Calculations etc. We can also recommend third parties to assist with any process eg. builders, BCO’s etc, all of which is covered under our Professional Indemnity Insurance.

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Conversion, Bathroom Design, Building Design, Floor Plans, Home Renovation, House Extensions, House Plans, Project Management, Site Preparation, Structural Engineering, Sustainable Design, Swimming Pool Construction, New Home Construction, Custom Build Homes

Areas Served

Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, London, Chelmsford, Battelsbridge, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Enfield, Chingford, Maldon, Thorpe, Thorpe Bay, Brentwood, Southminster, Colchester, Ipswich

15 Projects for Design Spec Ltd

Hockley Road

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Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea

Home Renovation & Extension

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Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea

Stunning Family Home Renovation

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Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex

Industrial Chic Style Kitchen Extension

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Chelmsford, Essex

Contemporary & Chic Open Plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Extension

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Chelmsford, Essex

Modern/Industrial Apartment Renovation

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Complete Home Renovation

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Chelmsford, Essex

Cottage Family Home Renovation

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Hadleigh, Suffolk

Contemporary Apartment Renovation

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Southend-on-Sea

Extension and Renovation in Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea, Essex

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HU-347631110

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Truly fantastic and a pleasure to work with. This was our first home renovation project so, being inexperienced, we were naturally hesitant when looking for an architect and initially wondered if we had made the right choice... and it soon became clear that we had. Design Spec really stuck by us and helped us through what was a particularly tough time with our local council, jumping through hoops to make sure we got our desired plans approved in the end. James and his team truly go above and beyond what is required to make sure you're happy, inside or outside of working hours - it really doesn't matter to them, as long as they get the job done. Hopefully we'll cross paths again in future!

27 February, 2021

Comment from Design Spec Ltd:

Many thanks for the kind review!

It has been a pleasure working with you both and look forward to teaming up in the future :)

We are very glad it has all finally been resolved and you're underway,
Thanks as always!

HU-587769747

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A great service from beginning to end. This was my first experience of doing any kind of building project so had many questions that were all answered clearly. It was always nice to know that the fixed price included unlimited alterations to get the final result exactly what we wanted. I can’t recommend highly enough!

1 February, 2021

dianetaylor867

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Design Spec Ltd. did the drawings for my extension. They are very professional and excellent to work with, nothing was too much trouble when I wanted to change things. I would definitely recommend them.

2 December, 2020

HU-833267373

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Absolutely fantastic service, cannot recommend highly enough. I worked extensively with James and his team, we had numerous redesigns until we pinned down a finalised design on our family home, this was never an issue for the team and they were only too happy to help. Then when we progressed to the planning approval stage, the representation and advice that Design Spec gave was fantastic particularly with an overzealous planning officer. After numerous adjustments to the design and countless phone calls and emails, (between Design Spec and the planning officer, we did nothing! simply sat back and let the professionals handle it all), we received our approval. Design Spec even completed our BC designs, put us in touch with our BC company and structural engineers. Fantastic service from the initial meeting to completion. Once again cannot recommend highly enough

24 November, 2020

Comment from Design Spec Ltd:

Thank you very much!

It has been a pleasure to work with you on this project. We had to work incredibly closely with the Planning Department but thankfully we have obtained full approvals for your home extension. We look forward to seeing the final photos and celebrating with you and the family.

HU-655993455

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We are planning to add an extension to our property to give us extra space for the addition of an extra toilet and give us a larger dining room. Design Spec Ltd were recommended to us and I'm pleased to say that they have been extremely helpful with the drawing up of our plans, submitting those plans and getting planning permission. most of this took place during the lockdown period but we were kept informed of what was happening every step of the way. Very highly recommended.

6 October, 2020

Jason Ball

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They were very helpful throughout the whole process of my planning application and produced a high quality set of drawings.

11 September, 2020

nick jest

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We sacked off our architects !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And trusted the high star ratings and great review for design-spec ! IT WAS WORTH IT! The 3D renders of our new home really helped us make the right decisions for our forever home! These guys have there finger on the pulse with design /building costs and regulations . And the whats app group to share ideas and information keeps you in the loop ! 100% a genuine recommendation . nick and kate

8 September, 2020

Martyn Cotton

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Excellent company to deal with, listened to us and produced the plans to give us the space that we wanted. Sorted out our engineering and building regs queries in an efficient, timely and reassuring way. Would definitely use again.

30 July, 2020

Black Card Design Ltd

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Excellent fresh approach to Architecture from a young team of professionals who look to push boundaries and speed up the traditional long winded approach to planning applications.

21 April, 2020

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Thanks Paul! We appreciate your continued work and look forward to our next project together.

Sarah Hatton

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Design Spec helped us clarify the designs we had in mind for the reconfiguration of our new house and came up with a couple of new, great suggestions for upstairs also. We enjoyed the process very much and Kieron and the team were lovely to deal with, really helpful, open to suggestions and easy to communicate with. We are really looking forward to the work starting early 2020, to see the deigns come to life!

18 November, 2019

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Thanks for the opportunity Sarah! It has been a pleasure working with you, and we will be here all through the build too for you,

Thanks again!

Alison Cox

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Have worked with the Design Spec team to develop plans for an upgrade to my home - input received on my initial plans has avoided me making some, potentially, costly choices. However the team have been very happy and responsive to include my wishes and ideas as the design developed - planning permission now received - Just need to find the right builder and let the work commence!

26 August, 2019

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Thank you very much for your kind words Alison! It has been a pleasure to team up. We cannot wait to see the final finish.

Juliet Barrable

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Absolutely delighted we chose Design Spec, they’ve made everything so easy, I can’t praise them enough. Kieron has been very friendly and helpful. I couldn’t ask for more. I would highly recommend. .

19 August, 2019

papanana

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The services Kieron and his guys provide is outstanding. Their one-off payment is very convenient and simple for every thing from a customised 1 to 1 design consultation, planning, applications to BC, following up and communication/ feedback is excellent. Very friendly and professional services. I will recommend them anytime and go back myself for phase 2 the project. Yet to complete the fish tank though !!

14 August, 2019

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Thank you for choosing us Eugene! It has been a pleasure, and yes we will be awaiting our phonecall for the invitation once you're completed!

Thanks again!

Emma Farrand

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James & Kieron were amazing! Very professional and produced results in such a short space of time. They are very attentive and very friendly and I would 100% recommend them!!!

3 April, 2019

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Thank you Emma! You have been an absolute pleasure to work alongside, I cannot wait to see how these simple internal alterations will transform your way of living! Thanks for everything.

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Very happy with James and his colleagues. Always helpful and knowledgeable. Will definitely be using his services again. Anyone thinking about development should contact james

6 December, 2018

Lee Coote

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My company have worked to Design Spec's architectural layouts over the years on various projects, their drawings, notes and availability have helped our installations run smoothly from the first day on site right up to handover. Due to their professional approach and attention to detail in the past my wife and I decided to use Design Spec to deal with the extension on our own property. James and his team were very approachable, offered various intuitive ideas and made the whole process very easy for us from start to finish. I would have no problem recommending them to clients, family and friends in the future.

4 November, 2018

Comment from Design Spec Ltd:

Thanks Lee!

It was a pleasure working with you, we are excited to see the final touch to your lovely family home.

Christine White

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Design Spec were thoroughly professional throughout the planning stage of our project and any queries were dealt with quickly and efficiently. Unfortunately our project has had to be put on ice for the moment so I can't post any pictures of the work as it hasn't started.

1 November, 2018

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Thank you for your kind words! We cannot wait to see your finished product, very exciting! Let us know if we can help with anything else in the meantime.

Daniel Barrow

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Very professional service. Our Loft conversion plans were done within timescales promised with little amendments needed. Overall I would highly recommend James and Design Spec for your project.

31 October, 2018

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Thank you Daniel! We really appreciate your kind words, we have enjoyed working with you thus far and cannot wait to come back to see your finished loft conversion!

James Dove

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James and the team have been a brilliant help, they have been very professional and I would certainly recommend them to other professionals in need of a good architect and planning team.

31 October, 2018

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Thank you James! We have really enjoyed working with you to date, we are looking forward to working with you for many years to come!

debrarouse50

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James provided an outstanding service. He was very understanding, professional and polite, hemade the whole design and planning process a breeze, he made sure we was kept up to date at all times. We found his prices to be very competitive and would have no hesitation in recommending him.

17 June, 2018

Comment from Design Spec Ltd:

Thank you for your kind words!
It was a pleasure to work with you on this project, thanks again for choosing our services, we are looking forward to working with you in the future!

Sam Mawdsley

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James has been great as we hired him to take over form another designer who really was not listening to what we wanted! James got on board very quickly to what we were looking to design and the type of vision we had. His design is now in build and it looks amazing so far, I wouldn't hesitate to use James again and recommend his work, a true professional.

11 April, 2018

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Thank you Sam! It has been an absolute pleasure to work with you on this project, I look forward to working with you again in the near future!

sharon kilcast

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Excellent service. James was really helpful, his designs were excellent and planning was really easy. I would definitely recommend Design Spec

10 April, 2018

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Thank you for your kind words Sharon, you and your family have been an absolute pleasure to work with, we look forward to working with you again in the future!

annie felstead

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Design spec was recommended to us for a kitchen extension. We found them to be helpful, quick to respond and available for any of our questions, we'd certainly recommend!

2 April, 2018

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Thank you Annie, your kind words are greatly appreciated! We look forward to working with you again in the future!

HDRM Engineering

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We have worked on few jobs with James by now and he's always been of an extreme value to our team of professionals, both as an Architect and Project Manager. He's friendly, reliable, creative and always offers prompt and good advice. We can only hope to have more young people in the industry engaging in the way James does. Well, well done!

12 March, 2018Last modified:12 March, 2018

Pete and Jane Herriott

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Excellent service that we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. James came to us on recommendation and certainly lived up to his reputation. James was always courteous and professional. He listened to our ideas and made suggestions, many of which were incorporated into our final design. He guided us through the planning process and took responsibility for submitting plans, responding to queries etc whilst always ensuring that we were kept informed, thereby making the process pain free for us. James was always happy to come on site to answer any questions/queries and was always patient and clear in his communication. He provided copies of all plans and drawing which were of a high standard, the details of which he took time to explain. James came on site to work with the builders whenever required to ensure that we had a seamless service. Ultimately we have the extension we wanted with a definite “wow” factor thanks to the team work of James and our builders.

30 July, 2017

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Thanks Pete, Jane! We truly enjoyed working with you on this property, it was a fantastic challenge but an even more rewarding finish! Thank you for your kind words, you have been a true pleasure to work with. We look forward to working with you again in the future.

Braymont UK Your Digital Scale Experts

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James was recommended to us, and we're glad we used his services. He was great from start to finish, and didnt give up until we were happy. James even supplied extra copies of Plans to builders, and was always forthcoming with helpful advice. James submitted all necessary Planning paperwork, and made it all a breeze. We have no problem with recommending his services, and we would certainly use James et al in the future. 1st Class.

17 July, 2017

Comment from Design Spec Ltd:

Thanks for your great review! It was a pleasure working with you and your family on this project, we look forward to working with you again in the future.

toby marsden

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James has done several jobs for us. I find James to be friendly genuine and professional. He has a great future in this industry and have no hesitation forwarding him to anyone as he will be a big asset to anyones projects

11 July, 2017

Comment from Design Spec Ltd:

Thanks for your kind words Toby, we are pleased to have established a strong working relationship from day one!

chrisburgess49

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We hired James to design our loft conversion. We we're looking for someone to give us design ideas which we couldn't think of ourselves and this is what he delivered. I found him thorough, very knowledgable and professional. Drawings are of excellent quality.

10 July, 2017

Comment from Design Spec Ltd:

Thanks for your kind words Chris, it was a pleasure to work with you on this project, we look forward to catching up with you soon.

andy gunn

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Great team to work with - very approachable and receptive to ideas and design changes, really responsive and deeply knowledgeable - very comfortable sitting there on a Saturday morning discussing design themes over a coffee - it's how house design should be done

18 May, 2016Last modified:19 May, 2016

Comment from Design Spec Ltd:

Thanks Andy! This was a very enjoyable project to be a part of, we look forward to working with you again in the future!

bealesbcb

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I have worked with James for a good while to evolve a two storey two bedroom chalet design on a difficult plot. The deign was completed totally to my satisfaction and I am indebted to James for his ability to come up with the goods! James listens and suggests also comes up with excellent ideas. He is very capable and is friendly and his company can be relied to produce excellent drawings. As well as being knowledgeable, he is also a nice person to work with. He is honest. He has an interest in his work and the use of computer software to enhance the product. I recommend him to others. B.

26 April, 2016

Comment from Design Spec Ltd:

Thank you for this feedback, we are pleased you enjoyed your experience with us!

alwindy

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Extremely pleased with the service we received from James at New World Designers Ltd. He couldn't have been more helpful, visiting us on numerous occasions to discuss what we wanted, offering ideas and suggestions and saying what was or wasn't possible. He also kept in regular contact throughout the whole process to keep us informed of what was happening. We will definitely be using them again and can't recommend them highly enough.

15 April, 2016

Comment from Design Spec Ltd:

Thank you for your kind words! You have been a pleasure to work with.

62 Comments

Commented: Help ! Is an ensuite going to fit without ruining the master bedroom ?Hi Christina, Personally, I feel that this ensuite is going to kill too much of your bedroom space, especially if the chimney is set to remain in situ. Have you considered just taking a small amount ...

8 October, 2018 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Colour scheme advice for open plan areaHi all, Some great images! We would always recommend keeping the amount of colours to 3 where possible, then picking one strong dominant colour within these 3 colours. Let us know which colours you ch...

2 October, 2018 in Design Dilemma

Commented: ideas needed please for a 1970s project!Hi all! This property will look great. We would probably look to have an external finish match throughout the first floor. Perhaps have a modern flat roof on the front first floor dormer with a clad f...

1 October, 2018 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Lounge paint advice needed!Hi all, Carolina has chosen a great blue colour! We find this blue with hints of gold in either light fixtures or furnishings can look great! Let us know what you go for. Design Spec Ltd.

15 September, 2018 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Need help on porch designHi there! You have a lovely property which has many options for a porch, we would probably lean towards a traditional prick and timber porch. Here is a link to one we have recently worked on! https://...

8 August, 2018 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Living/play/dining room design helpHi there, The interior colours and furniture could really ignite this space! We work with some amazing interior designers who may be able to assist with this? Let me know if we can help at all! Design...

30 June, 2018 in Design Dilemma

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