We used Shear Architectural Design for our loft conversion and were extremely impressed. Darryl was friendly, polite and professional right from the start. We knew what we wanted as our dream, but we were concerned that it wouldn’t be achievable within our space and budget. Darryl managed to come up with a very clever design that surpassed our expectations. We are over the moon with the result! We were also particularly impressed with how well he worked with our builder. We would definitely use Shear Architectural Design again and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone!
Darryl is a very forward thinking, dynamic yet sensitive architect. He has amazing ideas and you can tell he really cares about what he does. He took time to get a true feeling for our home before making any suggestions about what could be done. His ideas were really unique and totally in keeping with the style/period of the house. He is an absolute pleasure to have around and it's obvious that he is not only incredibly skilled and knowledgeable but also hugely passionate about his work. I would recommend Darryl to anyone. He is a really lovely, genuine man who will do all he can to help you get the results you are looking for. Don't hesitate to use him, you won't find anyone better!"
Shear Architectural Design helped me providing a the right and fully comprehensive drawings for my Planning Permission Application for our driveway.
Despite a very short notice, due to my fault, they were capable to deliver the drawings in time and for a reasonable price, this is include also an onsite visit, measurements and final drawings reviews.
They also helped me to understand better the all process and the best approach sharing their expertise and experience.
I strongly recommend them and I will surely use their service on the future.
Darryl was great to work with on our home extension. He understood what we wanted and made the whole process easy. We’re really happy with the results and would definitely recommend him.
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure working with you on your home extension project. We're thrilled to hear that you’re happy with the results. At Shear Architectural Design, we always strive to make the design and planning process as smooth and stress-free as possible—so it's great to know we hit the mark.
If you ever need architectural services again—whether it’s for a loft conversion, home renovation, or a new build—we’d love to help. Thanks again for recommending us!
Warm regards,
Darryl
Shear Architectural Design | Expert in Home Extensions & Planning Applications
Jennifer Rix2023.10.24
Darryl helped us redesign our 1930's bungalow to help create a lovely home which now flows perfectly. He also helped us with planning permission and building regulations for a rear and side extension.
Darryl was patient with us through our design process, as material costs increased, we had to adapt and think about what could be realistically achieved within budget, which meant a couple of redesigns. All these changes were made very quickly and helpfully.
Darryl stayed in contact until our building contractors were in place, who he also recommended and they have been great.
We've not quite finished our project and we are hoping to enlist Darryl's help again for the final stage.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts on your experience working with us. We're thrilled to hear that you're pleased with the progress of your bungalow redesign and the way it now perfectly flows.
Our team is dedicated to providing personalised, attentive service, and it's wonderful to know that our patience and support throughout the design process made a positive impact. We understand that managing budget constraints and adapting to changing material costs can be a challenge, but we are always committed to helping our clients achieve their goals within their means. The fact that you appreciated the speed and helpfulness of our redesigns means a lot to us.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or need further assistance. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us continually improve our services, and we look forward to working with you on the next phase of your project.
We can't wait to see your beautiful bungalow when it's all completed!
Hi Stuart, thank you for your succinct yet powerful feedback. We are overjoyed to hear that our service met your expectations perfectly from start to end.
Your satisfaction is our ultimate goal, and we always strive to ensure our clients' journey with us is as seamless and enjoyable as possible.
We appreciate your kind words and look forward to the opportunity to work with you again on future projects.
Linda Charvill2023.04.13
Darryl gave me clear, accurate information (verbal and written), about the processes involved to convert my garage and how to go about applying for permissions from the relevant authorities and agencies. He also did all the liaising on my behalf, and he is very knowledgeable about all the latest planning laws and regulations. He was clear about the costs involved and did not deviate from what had been promised from the outset. He suggested the best options for using the minimal space available and adapted the plans according to my needs and specifications until I was happy. He always made himself available promptly and nothing was ever too much trouble.
Lastly, he provided a list of reputable builders who he has worked closely with in the past, and trusts to carry work to a high standard. Unlike previous experiences with building work at my home, everything proceeded smoothly, efficiently and concluded extremely professionally, and I’m happy with the outcome.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with the team at Shear Architectural Design. We are thrilled to hear that we were able to provide you with clear, accurate information and guide you seamlessly through the process of converting your garage. It's always our goal to make the experience as smooth as possible and to ensure our clients feel well-informed and supported every step of the way.
We pride ourselves on our commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest planning laws and regulations, as well as adapting to our clients' needs and preferences. Your feedback regarding Darryl's dedication to providing excellent service and making himself promptly available is truly appreciated.
We are also delighted to know that your project was completed smoothly, efficiently, and professionally. It is our pleasure to work with clients like you, and we are delighted that you are happy with the outcome.
Thank you once again for your kind words, and please do not hesitate to reach out to us for any future projects or recommendations. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again.
Kyle Fieldus2023.02.14
It has been a pleasure working with Darryl in forming the plans for our home. Darryl is incredibly personable, professional, approachable and honest. Darryl has a very positive attitude to work and kept us informed throughout the process of design and planning permission.
We especially felt well looked after with Darryl's total understanding and tenacious approach to meeting our conversion and extension desires. What we were told was not possible, Darryl made possible - he has given us our family home.
He is clearly a specialist in his field, and very prompt in response to any queries raised throughout the journey.
Wouldn't hesitate to work with Darryl again.
Thank you so much for your kind words, it is always a pleasure to work with customers like you who provide us with inspiring feedback! We would be more than happy to work with you again and look forward to any future projects that you may have. Thank you so much for choosing us!
Patricia Taylor2022.11.19
Darryl has been enormously helpful and a real pleasure to work with. He produced fantastic plans for our conservatory and was really good at keeping in touch throughout. Excellent service from start to finish. We can't recommend him and his company highly enough.
Thank you so much for your feedback, I'm so glad you were happy with the service!
Raymond Mike Waite-Bate2022.09.09
Darryl and Shear has been great to work with. He really took his time to understand what we were looking for with the addition of space to our 1930's bungalow. Drawings and modifications were turned around very quickly and we found hime very responsive to all questions.
We had an outline plan in our minds of how we wanted to maximise expanding our house whilst maintaining its cottage feel. Darryl personally visited us and showed us how we could substantially increase volume upstairs to add 3 bedrooms and an ensuite within the footprint, under permitted development. Darryl arranged for his surveyor to call around followed by an engineer and all went to the timescales we were given. Although the local Planning department imposed untenable restrictions, Darryl used his initiative and contacts to reason with the case manager and swiftly agreed to submit full planning. Once again, planning let us down but Darryl immediately got into this and achieved the desired result we needed. It was comforting to deal with a proactive professional who understands how planning officers think and work. So not only were we given a fixed price and a step by step plan of action but when there were frustrating problems with the local authority, Darryl’s experience and abilities to deal and solve planning problems came to light. We have another project in mind and we will definitely be using Shear Architectural Design Ltd for this.
Shear architectural are a very professional but friendly company Darryl’s attention to detail is second to none
He makes sure clients are happy and get the designs and outcomes they want he makes the whole design and manage stage stress free and is always on hand for any questions and any amendments required .
I would recommend shear architecture design as a first and only for any required planning and design services .
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