Transforming Your Vision into Reality, One Design at a Time.
At DJS Architectural Services Ltd, we pride ourselves on providing a personal and professional service covering all aspects of domestic and commercial architecture. Established in 1998, our team, led by Director and Chartered Architectural Technologist Sandy, has a broad client base with a high percentage of business gained on recommendation. Our clients typically include homeowners looking to extend their home or private developers who require plans preparing for new build housing, extensions, loft conversions, or small commercial developments.
Our Services
We understand that every project is unique, and that's why we offer a range of services tailored to meet your specific needs. From initial consultation to completion, we work closely with our clients to prepare plans and designs, submit them to the Local Authority for approval, and provide detailed drawn information for Building Control approval. Our services include:
- Advice and Consultation: We offer a free consultation to discuss your project and provide clear, simple advice on the best way forward.
- Feasibility: We develop your design brief and requirements into considered proposals for your review.
- Planning: We prepare the relevant documentation and drawings to obtain a successful planning approval where required.
- Building Regulations: We provide a set of detailed drawn information to ensure Building Control approval.
- Tendering: We obtain competitive tenders from vetted and reliable contractors and agree on staged payments, project start and completion dates.
- Site Inspections: We attend site, inspect the works, advise on staged payments, and provide a detailed visit report with a list of recommendations.
Our Team
Our team is led by Sandy, a Chartered Architectural Technologist with over 25 years of experience in both domestic and commercial projects. Sandy prides himself on building strong and lasting customer relationships, and you can rest assured you will receive the attentiveness your project deserves at all times. He endeavours to keep you up-to-date at every stage of the project, ensuring you are aware of the next steps. Our administration side is managed by Justine, who ensures a seamless experience from inception to completion.
What Our Clients Say
Don't just take our word for it! Our clients have been kind enough to share their experiences with us, and we're proud to showcase their testimonials on our website. From homeowners to private developers, our clients appreciate our attention to detail, efficient service, and expertise in navigating the planning process.
Overview of Reviews
The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with 14 out of 15 reviewers giving 5-star ratings. The reviewers praise Sandy's professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to guide them through the planning and design process.
Positive Comments
- Sandy is described as a "true professional" and a "credit to his profession".
- Reviewers appreciate his ability to listen to their needs and create designs that meet their vision.
- He is praised for his attention to detail, thoroughness, and ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.
- Several reviewers mention their appreciation for Sandy's patience, reliability, and responsiveness to their queries.
- His fees are described as "fair" and "reasonable", and reviewers appreciate his transparency regarding costs.
Negative Comment
- One reviewer expresses disappointment with Sandy's lack of creativity in his designs and feels that they had to take on more responsibility for the project than expected.
