Kennet Design Ltd

Just had to say a huge thank you to Carl for getting our planning permission through. We have a small grade 2 listed cottage and wanted to correct some of the work that had previously been done to it and also put a loo and basin upstairs!!!! From the very first phone call we had, he was so helpful, friendly and knowledgable. He knows his stuff. When we are ready to go ahead with the next stage of our project, i will be on the phone Carl (sorry you can't get rid of us)

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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!