Does anyone have any experience with Resi or GoPlans architectural designers?

[rosie_ju]

Hi there!

 

We are looking into getting a side return and loft dormer. I wondered if anyone had any experience of working with Resi or GoPlans? We'd be keen for there to be an element of interesting architectural design, however can't afford a traditional architect. We wondered if Resi might have the edge over GoPlans on this due to the size of the company and the amount of architectural designers they have working for them. 

 

We'd love to know any thoughts you had about these companies or similar!

 

Thanks!

 

Julia

[Gardens101]

Julia with any architect you should have an idea in mind. Saves everyone time and energy, as what one architect thinks a client wants is v different than the next. Do some research. Here are some examples https://www.self-build.co.uk/side-return-extensions-project-inspiration-and-expert-advice/

[alice]

Go and look at kitchens on right move in houses over say 1.5. Most of them will have a side return extensions many will have used architects nevertheless they all look more or less the same.

[rosie_ju]

16 hours ago, Gardens101 said:

Julia with any architect you should have an idea in mind. Saves everyone time and energy, as what one architect thinks a client wants is v different than the next. Do some research. Here are some examples https://www.self-build.co.uk/side-return-extensions-project-inspiration-and-expert-advice/

This is really useful! Thank you.

16 hours ago, alice said:

Go and look at kitchens on right move in houses over say 1.5. Most of them will have a side return extensions many will have used architects nevertheless they all look more or less the same.

Thanks, this is good to know!

[Nigello]

Such firms can save you time and stress and provide you with builders/plumbers/etc. It’s worth considering this when thinking about overall cost. 

[sharrison1]

I don't know if you found someone in the end but I used home tales for my ground floor and loft and they were excellent. Much cheaper than the alternative (I got a RIBA quote and it was high). I used their builder too, also excellent x 

www.hometales.co.uk

[NewWave]

Personally I would wait until I could afford an architect..a good architect could save you money in the long run as well as stopping you from having a cookie cutter extention as mentioned by @alice.