House Extension Professionals in Chelmsford, Essex

“Working with design spec has been a pleasure. They offered much needed guidance at the early stages of the process. We needed ideas of what could and could not work for our roof extension. As we are looking to build a front dormer, the council will need to sign off our plans and during this processes Design Spec have been extremely informative and helpful, offering the professional expertise. I would highly recommend their services. Extremely responsive and polite.”

“We had the pleasure of working with John Crawley on the renovation and complete reimagining of our home layout in Forest Gate; East London, and the experience exceeded every expectation. From the outset, John showed a remarkable ability to truly listen. He paid close attention to what we needed as a family and translated those needs into a design that feels both functional and inspiring. His thoughtful approach ensured that every part of the space was tailored to how we actually live, not just how it might look on paper. One of the standout moments of the project was John’s ingenious solution for the whole house staircase—a challenging element that he handled with confidence and creativity. The result is not only a striking architectural feature but also a seamless integration into the overall flow of the home. What impressed us most is how naturally everything comes together. The layout feels intuitive, open, and connected, with each room transitioning beautifully into the next. It’s clear that John has an exceptional eye for spatial planning and detail. Throughout the process, John’s communication was excellent. He kept us informed, was always available to answer questions, and made us feel involved every step of the way. His professionalism and calm, collaborative style made the renovation experience far less stressful than we expected. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and would absolutely recommend John Crawley to anyone looking for an architect who combines creativity with practicality and genuinely cares about delivering a space that works for you”