House Extensions in Belfast, Antrim

“We contacted Marc with regards to modernising a country farm house in the Craigantlet Hills. We found him very personable and he came up with some excellent ideas. Unfortunately due to a change in circumstances we did not end up carrying out the works but the planning stage of the process which we did complete was excellent. I would definitely recommend Marc and would work with him anytime in the future, if the opportunity arose.”

“We used Thornton Architecture Studio through a number of recommendations. From start to finish ,of our Garage/Home office extension ,we felt totally confident and certain that we had made the right choice with TAS. The services, advice and work provided were excellent. William, our Architect was flexible, extremely professional and saved us a great deal of money by keeping our costs down and our contractors in check. We felt that we had a working relationship with the Studio and that Mr Thornton treated the project as his own. The architect had fresh ideas while staying true to the features of our period property. We have recommended others to use his services and they have been equally pleased.”

“Gareth designed a complete remodel and extension for our home. He worked with our needs and our budget (adapting as this changed) and we were really happy with all his ideas! He was very patient and also took the stress away of dealing with the planners directly! Would highly recommend.”

“Sharon has been and continues to be an absolute pleasure to work with. At our initial consultation we were met with a warm, honest and professional manner and this has continued throughout. Sharon listened to and understood our requirements and likes/dislikes and this is evident in the drawings. We have plans for a house that goes beyond function but reflects elements of our personalities which is what makes a house a home. We would have no hesitation in recommending Sharon Johnston Designs for Living, and do so on a regular basis.”

“Building your own home is a very unique privilege and opportunity, so it makes perfect sense to avail of the services of a true and talented professional in order to maximize the experience and smooth the path. Declan Diamond immediately grasped our concept, and quickly reverted with plans that encapsulated our desires and wishes. Planning was applied for, and approved, and tenders were sought from 4 builders. Throughout construction Declan kept a watchful eye on our behalf, and anything we decided to add was seamlessly included. We are now moved in, and thrilled with our new home. We may ever only build one house, but if we were to build again we certainly wouldn’t embark on the journey without Declan onboard.”

“Finding Jane Burnside was akin to finding an oasis in the desert ! Finally here was an architect who not only listened to our requirements, but also delivered them in a workable and beautiful form. We had spent many hours looking at rural houses , concluding that a traditional retirement house or vernacular cottage was not for us. While we found it easy to say what we didn't want, we couldn't say what we did want. All we knew was that we wanted a complete change from the Victorian farmhouse we were to move out of. An abundance of natural light, no stairs, multipurpose space suitable to accommodate anywhere from 2 - 22 people ( growing grandchildren!) low maintainence grounds and above all pleasing to the eye were among our requirements, form and function was increasingly being uttered. We saw Jane's book and after reading it ,we were convinced that here was the answer to our dilemma . From our first meeting we were impressed with the quality of her work and professionalism . Guiding us away from unsuitable ideas and offering us much better alternatives Jane promptly produced 2 very different house layouts and our hardest decision was which one we liked best. Planning permission in our area is a nightmare and Jane has dealt with this in a very efficient no nonsense manner. In summing up I would recommend Jane Burnside Architects as an answer to anyone looking for a home that is not only tasteful and functional but also one that sets a standard for the future.”

“Great attention to detail not only in terms of the actual build and design but in terms of the interior finishes. They were on-site throughout the build making sure everything was done to programme. They were always available and never hid away from taking difficult decisions.”

“Look no further, these guys are the best! I simply love our house now that we have extended and refurbished it to designs by 9yards! From their first visit I knew we would get on well, with their friendly, knowledgeable approach, and their design ideas were brilliant, all at a very affordable price - they truly have changed the way our family live, with a large open-plan kitchen/dining/living area where the whole family can congregate. We also engaged them to look after the job on site which took away all of the building stress - thank you 9yards!”

“We contacted Jim initially for ideas only for our house which had been bothering us for some time due to a poor layout, dark, pokey rooms, lack of storage and poor access to our back garden. We were delighted with some of the ideas he came up with, some of them incredibly simple, and we hired him to design what turned out to be a modest extension, with other renovations and alterations, all of which which have totally transformed our house. Jim took care of the statutory approvals and organised a first class builder, and the works were finished exactly within our agreed budget. We are absolutely delighted with the finished result and would have no hesitation in recommending Jim to anyone thinking of home improvements.”

“Glen worked on plans for our house extension. He took the time to understand what our vision and current and future expectations of the house and the extension. Overall I would say he delivered and exceeded our expectations. Glen worked tirelessly on the designs and kept the project moving right through to planning permission stage. We were also pleased and reassured with the range of contacts for different aspects of the projects that he was able to provide. Am very much looking forward to seeing Glen's designs come to fruition.”