Ecclesall Design

Very pleased with the work this company has done for us, exactly what we were looking for
Aug 7th, 2022

We found Ecclesall Design via a Google search and decided to go with Sue and Donatas based on their initial response to us in comparison with that of another architect we approached. We haven't once regretted that decision as at every step they have gone above and beyond, and made the process so much easier and more enjoyable than it might have been. As new homeowners, we had no previous experience to bring to our desire for an extension to our little semi, and Sue/Donatas have fielded an unending stream of questions from us about how everything works which has been invaluable. In terms of the design process, they really listened to what we wanted, in great detail, at the start and during the presentation meeting, and ultimately have come up with something that we are really happy with and are excited to take forward to the next step. They also took great pains to explain why things wouldn't work or why some things would work better than others. And through it all their enthusiasm for our little project and the effort they have put into it has been fantastic. Highly recommended for anyone considering an extension to their house.
Mar 28th, 2023

My home is a period property in a conservation area, needing a particular approach to extend it whilst maintaining its character and feel, to achieve planning permission. Sue and Donatas at Ecclesall design have a good deal of experience and a personal approach which worked really well for me, as this is my first project. They visited my home twice to get an initial feel of what was required, following this they presented a variety of options and helped me to choose. All revisions and queries were handled really promptly. As a first timer I needed a bit of help with the process of planning permission, building control and structural report. Sue was really helpful in talking me through this along with good advice on selecting the right builder. My build of this project isn't yet underway but I'm confident that Sue at Ecclesall design will keep things on track
Mar 28th, 2023

Excellent. We approached Ecclesall Design 2-3 years ago seeking advice on dealing with defects to our house, exacerbated by a very exposed location. The prepared solution involved significant building work. They obtained Building Regulations approval and provided an upgraded specification that went beyond Building Regulations requirements in order to better address the exposed location. We had lots of questions and Sue Humphreys answered all our emails promptly with detailed answers and advice. Then covid hit and the building work was delayed until 2022 due to the backlog of work it created for our builder. Once it started we quickly encountered a problem with the Councils Building Control who were now asking for an approach to an aspect of the work that we felt would compromise the objective. After struggling with this problem for a few days I contacted Sue for advice, not really feeling I should have much expectation as it had been a couple of years since she completed the task we had hired her for. Sue responded immediately, holding discussions with the builder and Council over a couple of days and agreed a way forward satisfactory to all parties. We were delighted. Sue even thanked me for giving her the chance to help. Ecclesall Design have provided an excellent service throughout our project.
Sep 10th, 2022

This is an early review as we are still going through the process, but we have just had our initial proposals presented to us. I would like to say how happy we are at this stage. Nothing has seemed too much trouble, even though we seem to have a had a very long list of demands that really didnt think would work on our plot. We are planning for an annexe for a family member, and a large renovation to make the rest of the house work for our family. The best thing was being presented with 3 quite differing proposals, and the 3D images really helped us to understand the scale or the proposals, it was also nice to have some features that we didnt like (as we didnt realise till we saw them). We are now on to the next phase where we are selecting the best bits of all 3 options, and will see where we get. We have had countless questions along the way (and will have a ton more no doubt) and Sue and Donatas have always been very helpful and patient with us, we are so glad we chose to go with them. Once we get to planning, and hopefully building, we will endeavour to update or leave another review.
Aug 13th, 2022