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Sep 27
6 min

Adding a Loft Conversion - What Do I Need?

Converting the loft into habitable living space is a huge investment so it is crucial that you use an experienced and gifted architectural d

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Building a House Extension - What Do I Need?

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Sep 20
6 min

Building a House Extension - What Do I Need?

Here is a summary of Architectural Services that you may need to build your own extension.

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LONDON SIDE RETURN EXTENSION & LOFT CONVERSION - BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS

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Aug 24
7 min

LONDON SIDE RETURN EXTENSION & LOFT CONVERSION - BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS

It was clear from the start that we could enlarge the living space with a side return extension but because of the size of the rear garden a

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BUILDING AN EXTENSION – HOW MUCH DOES AN ARCHITECT COST?

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Aug 10
9 min

BUILDING AN EXTENSION – HOW MUCH DOES AN ARCHITECT COST?

At Draw Plans, you should expect to pay an architectural technician around £1k plus vat for single storey extension plans in the London area

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10 KEY STAGE PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICE FOR YOUR NEW EXTENSION

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Jul 30
5 min

10 KEY STAGE PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICE FOR YOUR NEW EXTENSION

Our Key Stage Project Management Service allows for a Draw Plans Project Manager to be involved in the build from start to finish but...

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WRAPAROUND EXTENSIONS - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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Jul 29
10 min

WRAPAROUND EXTENSIONS - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

If you add a wraparound extension to a house in a London superb it is highly likely that you will add more value to your home than the cost.

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ARCHITECT GUIDE TO BASEMENT CONVERSIONS - 25 KEY STEPS

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Jul 23
7 min

ARCHITECT GUIDE TO BASEMENT CONVERSIONS - 25 KEY STEPS

Location is the number one factor that determines if a basement conversion makes financial sense...

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BASEMENT CONVERSION – WHY CONVERTING THE BASEMENT MAY BRING SUBSTANTIAL REWARDS

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Jul 22
4 min

BASEMENT CONVERSION – WHY CONVERTING THE BASEMENT MAY BRING SUBSTANTIAL REWARDS

Had you invested £125k ten years ago in a basement conversion in the right part of London you could have had a return on your investment of

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SIDE EXTENSIONS - ADDING A SIDE EXTENSION ON A SEMI DETACHED HOUSE

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Jul 20
5 min

SIDE EXTENSIONS - ADDING A SIDE EXTENSION ON A SEMI DETACHED HOUSE

Draw Plans | Use our architect plans for a side extension on a semi detached house to get ideas for extending your own home...

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VICTORIAN TERRACE SIDE RETURN EXTENSION PLUS FAMILY ROOM

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Jul 19
4 min

VICTORIAN TERRACE SIDE RETURN EXTENSION PLUS FAMILY ROOM

The aim of using up what is commonly referred to as "dead space" is a sound one. Don’t be fooled into thinking that because it is only a sma

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OPEN PLAN KITCHEN EXTENSIONS / HOW TO BUILD AN OPEN PLAN KITCHEN EXTENSION

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Jul 17
8 min

OPEN PLAN KITCHEN EXTENSIONS / HOW TO BUILD AN OPEN PLAN KITCHEN EXTENSION

Neuro Architecture is a reality that once exposed to and appreciated it becomes very hard to live without.

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SIDE-RETURN EXTENSIONS – HOW TO BUILD A SIDE RETURN EXTENSION

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Jul 16
15 min

SIDE-RETURN EXTENSIONS – HOW TO BUILD A SIDE RETURN EXTENSION

Unless you know what I know you may not fully appreciate just how much an impact a small side-return extension of this type will have on you

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Jul 14
9 min

HOW TO ADD VALUE TO YOUR HOME

Location is easily the most important element when it comes to adding value to your home...

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Jul 13
3 min

WIMBLEDON VILLAGE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW

I was looking forward to doing our Wimbledon Village Architectural Review mainly because I haven’t been in Wimbledon for a few years and ...

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BUILDING AN EXTENSION – 6 KEY STEPS THAT WILL STOP YOUR HAIR FROM FALLING OUT

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Jul 12
13 min

BUILDING AN EXTENSION – 6 KEY STEPS THAT WILL STOP YOUR HAIR FROM FALLING OUT

When it comes to building an extension there is a process, that if followed, dramatically increases the odds of a successful build. ..

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