Kennet Design Ltd

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Pewsey, Wiltshire

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2x Best of Houzz winner

10 years in business

Architectural Practice Serving Oxford, Wiltshire & Berkshire

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Kennet Design is a dynamic and forward-thinking architectural practice made up of chartered and non-chartered architectural designers that specialise in the residential space. Whether your project is large or small, traditional or contemporary, we'll work hard to realise your dream home even if you're working to a tight budget. We coordinate the entire pre-build process and lead you through the often confusing world of architectural design, planning and building regulations. We bring together all the third parties so you don't have to, obtain the necessary consents, even find and appoint a local, trusted building contractor and oversee your build for you as well if you wish. Our ultimate aim is that our clients enjoy a stree-free project whether that be a house extension, loft conversion or a new build home. We want them to be thrilled with the results. Get in touch with us today! We're based in Oxford, Wiltshire & Hampshire.

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Building Design, Floor Plans, Home Renovation, House Extensions, House Plans, Project Management, Site Preparation, Space Planning, Structural Engineering, New Home Construction, Custom Build Homes, Loft Conversions, Garage Conversions, Site Supervision, Building Regulations

Areas Served

Pewsey, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Bath & NE Somerset, Surrey, Swindon, Marlborough, Devizes, Salisbury, Reading, Newbury, Wokingham, Bracknell, Oxford, Bath, Andover, Bristol.

Awards

2017 Best Of Houzz Award Winner For Service 2020 Best Of Houzz Award Winner For Service

15 Projects for Kennet Design Ltd

Before and After Home Extension and Transformation

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Modern Kitchen Extension, Oxford

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Reading

High-end New Build Homes, West Sussex

9 photos

Transformation & Extension, North Wiltshire

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Oxford, Oxfordshire

Renovation & Extension of Edwardian House, Oxford

34 photos

Devizes, Wiltshire

1970s Transformation & Extension, Wiltshire

11 photos

Corsham, Wiltshire

Oak-framed Extension, Wiltshire

7 photos

Marlborough, England

Self-Build Home, Marlborough, Wiltshire

Grade II Listed Renovation, Wiltshire

7 photos

Marlborough, Wiltshire

House Extension, Marlborough Wiltshire

5 photos

Oxford, Oxfordshire

3D Visualisations, Oxford

9 photos

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11 Reviews for Kennet Design Ltd

4.9|11 reviews

Work Quality

5.0

Communication

4.0

Value

5.0

Paul Martin

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Client

Recently got my planning permission though. Process really well handled by Carl and plans and drawings spot on. Carl bought into my ideas, made suggestions which were additive and accepted and understood those where I was firm on. Really good collaboration therefore and a better end product as a result. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Carl and Kennet design

28 January, 2021

AH Design Studio

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Colleague

We have worked with Carl and Kennet Design on a number of projects now and we can fully recommend their services. Kennet produce some fantastic designs and show a keen eye for detail as well as demonstrating creative solutions to day to day problems. Communication and project management is always very clear and slick throughout the entire process making it easy for both us as garden designers and for the client. It is always a pleasure to work with Carl and his team. Aubrey, AH Design Studio, Wiltshire.

3 February, 2020

Andy Sonden

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Client

When we started thinking about remodelling our house a couple of years back, hiring an architect was the part that concerned me most. We needed a firm that had the right amount creativity, but who would also create something that was technically robust and feasible. They also needed to be able to support an inexperienced but very opinionated client! Whilst it's fair to say that we kissed a lot of frogs in our search, it was worth it to find Kennet Design. Carl and his team did an amazing job right from the very first phone call, working with my wife and I to establish a design concept, providing advice and insight on how the ideas we had could be realised in a practical home, and guiding us through the minefield that is planning regulations. Kennet provided the designs for the interior and exterior, working to revise the plans based on our ideas and comments and gently but firmly pushing back when we suggested things that were either impractical or impossible. Recognising that we were working to a budget, Carl also identified areas of the build where we could reduce cost, whilst still delivering a finished result that looks a million dollars. Even with the restrictions placed on our concept by planning regulations, Kennet helped us to push the envelope to deliver more than we thought would be possible, including negotiating some pretty tricky feedback from the planning officer. I think it's fair to say that without Carl and Kennet Design we probably would never have ended up with an extension at all - let alone one that looks this good. If you're looking to undertake a project yourself, I couldn't think of a better firm to work with.

23 August, 2019

Comment from Kennet Design Ltd:

Dear Andy,
Thank you very much indeed for taking the time and trouble to write such a detailed and positive review of us. We were very pleased to have received the photographs you sent us of your extension and transformation project. It looks as though yourself and your builder have done a very tidy job indeed. The finish looks excellent. We're thrilled that you are so happy with the end result and wish you many happy years to come in your newly renovated and extended home.
Best wishes,
Carl & the team.

Chris King

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Client

Carl was exceptional from start to end - he took a lot of time at each stage, first of all spending time listening to what we wanted and really listening to us as well as trying to give us a few options to consider. He gave us great detailed advice on how the planning permission process would go and initially after having an initial unsatisfactory verdict worked tirelessly with the council end in a successful conclusion and really went above and beyond!

23 August, 2019

Comment from Kennet Design Ltd:

Dear Chris,
Thank you very much indeed for taking the time and trouble to write us such a positive review. We were thrilled with the result we were able to achieve for you with Planning, who of course weren't on board with the scheme initially. I am very pleased indeed that we were able to turn them around for you. The extension will be massively impactful for you both, giving you that much needed additional space.
We wish you the best with the building work - you have a fantastic builder on board! :-).
All the best,
Carl & the team.

Dave King

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Colleague

I run a building firm. Kennet Design drew up several alternative outline plans for a client so that they could select the most appropriate for them. Once the client selected there preferred option, full-plans were drawn for submission to the Local Building Authourity. The plans were not immediately approved but given the tenacity and professionalism of Kennet Designs they explained fully how they fitted the locale and met all requirements and so the Authourity awarded full planning permission for the construction of the extension to dwelling and garden Room. We found the drawings to be extremely detailed and accurate with all of the information required to arrive at an estimate of construction easily. Carl, the actual architect from Kennet Design assigned to our project, was the ultimate professional: knowledgeable, helpful and polite, totally engaging with the client so that he fully understood their needs and how the building could best respond to them. With such service and skills we now use Kennet Design as our only recommendation for future clients including those in other local authourities.

23 July, 2019

Comment from Kennet Design Ltd:

Dear Dave,
Thank you very much indeed for your fantastic review and kind words.
It's great to hear the feedback around successful outcomes with Planning and that our working/building regulations drawings are effective for you as a building contractor. This is exactly what we set out to achieve.
Your firm ( http://www.triobuildingcompany.co.uk) is one of the best outfits out there and we are very pleased to be developing such a positive working relationship with yourself and Darren.
All the best for now and we look forward to the next project!
Best wishes,
Carl & the team.

James Marshall

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Client

Kennet Design did everything to get our house renervations ready to build (side return extension and loft conversion). This was from the initial survey of our property, consultation on our wants and likes to help input into the design, detailed designs, structural drawings, planning applications and all those little things you are not aware of. All this was complete with a friendly and professional stance. I can not recommend them highly enough they walked us through the whole process, gave advice, and put up with our changes as the project developed. They kept us informed throughout the process and Carl is always on hand to answer any questions. When appointing builders all commented how comprehensive the design and detail was meaning we could get accurate quotes. Been a smooth and happy process and looking forward to finishing the build.

28 September, 2018

Comment from Kennet Design Ltd:

Thank you very much indeed for your kind words. We are thrilled to have helped get your project off the ground and can't wait to come and visit when the build phase is complete. Thanks for being such great clients. All the best for now, Carl.

HU-606677639

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Colleague

I have worked with Kennet Design on many occasions over the past few year both as a buidling contractor working from there drawings and as a client when building my own property. I have found the quality of the drawings and client support to be of the highest standard. There flexible approach towards projects works very well with care being taken to make sure that the customer gets exactly what they are hoping for from there project. I thoroughly recommend there services Ben Barnes

27 September, 2018

Comment from Kennet Design Ltd:

Ben, thanks for your great review. I've been very pleased indeed to work with you over recent years and also to help with your own recent extension project. Here's to many more years working together. It's fantastic to be in partnership with such a superb building contractor. All the best, Carl.

Peter Collison

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Client

We appointed Kennet Design as architects and designers for a large extension project. I've found them to be highly professional, knowledgeable and easy to work with. We quickly and efficiently explored different design ideas/concepts before settling on the final scope. Carl and the team provided constructive challenge and advice throughout. They also managed the planning process for us which went seamlessly. We're now completing the detailed design phase and once again Carl's team is making it all flow smoothly and efficiently. We look forward to getting on with the build soon!

18 April, 2018

Comment from Kennet Design Ltd:

Thanks very much, Peter, for your kind comments. We've really enjoyed working on your project and with you both personally. You've been superb clients to work for and we're really excited that you'll soon be entering the build phase. We can't wait to see the finished article! All the best.

keefy_jewell

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Client

Everything we could possible ask for, friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Carl is passionate about his designs and has a great knowledge of planning procedures. He held our hand through the process and is very accommodating. The drawings they provide are particularly outstanding! I would certainly recommend to others.

11 August, 2016

mwchis66

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Client

Ours was a long project from initial design ideas to actual completion. We wanted to renovate and extend a listed building. From the outset, Carl, of Kennet Design, sought to understand our views and ideas, while helping us understand what might be possible and realistic. The project was complicated by the need to adjust plans over a period of time in order to ensure listed building consent. The nature and condition of the old house required additional input from structural and historic experts - and Carl was able to recommend thoughtful professionals who could explain their findings to us in layman's terms. Carl was able to meet them and us on site as required. Realising the finished design required a skilled and versatile local builder, able to work in traditional and modern materials - once again, Carl's recommendation proved to be vital and we are delighted with the result.

6 July, 2016Last modified:6 July, 2016

emily_winfield

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Client

Kennet Design were so professional from beginning to end of our extension project and we really felt we had a personal touch and that they really cared about our plans and vision. The plans that were drawn up were brilliant and gave our builders the precise information they needed to carry out the work to regulation standard - even in a way that we understood, so we could keep an eye on the build and progress. Thank you to the team for making our first experience of house renovation such a great one!

6 July, 2016

United Kingdom

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