Poole, Dorset
Architectural service for all residential works
3 customer reviews
nitalavis
I would highly recommend Ian Stanley . I am having a two storey extension on my old character house and I wanted it to be in keeping with this. Every stage has been explained very simply with prices up front . He has listened to my requirements and answered any questions I have had along the way. He is a lovely gentleman, very patient with an unsure client and can not be faulted in anyway . Thank you so much for making the experience thus far an easy one . More...
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atkinsian
I contacted Xspace for advice on a small extension my house.The service provided from the first contact to the submission of plans to the local authority was first class.
Mr Stanley was very helpful and his knowledge,attitude was excellent nothing was to much trouble and he was most approachable.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Xspace for anyone considering a similar project.
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kimbara
An initial discussion with Ian Stanley convinced us that he would be the right person to help us 're-imagine' our 60's style flat-roof property into a stylish modern home with a low-pitched roof and free-flowing interior.
Ian has not only created an elegant design - both exterior and interior - but has been instrumental at all planning and technical stages, making sure that the project has progressed unhindered. We have been particularly impressed by his ability to take our often very sketchy ideas and bring them to life. We are now in week 13 of a 21 week project and are very happy with progress and the results so far.
We are also grateful to Ian for his many contributions along the way, helping us to select our builder, some key suppliers and also presenting ideas and suggestions for interior and exterior finishes and fittings.
We have always found Ian to be polite, courteous and ever willing to help along the way - a very professional contribution that has been highly valuable at all stages of our project. His early guidance on budgets and timescales has also been shown to be extremely accurate. We plan to use Xspace again in the near future.
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How can someone tell if their Garage is suitable for conversion?
All garages can be converted subject to planning that will assess parking loss at property
Run us through the different stages of the Garage conversion process - what's involved?
Structural and thermal assessment and will the loss of garage space compromise parking at the property
How can someone tell if their loft is suitable for conversion?
If when standing in loft you can touch the ridge, then conversion may be tight and difficult to be building regulation compliant
Run us through the different stages in the loft conversion process - what’s involved?
checking available headroom to assess the need for planning permission (new higher roof) and technical requirements of space for staircase
What do you love most about your job?
designing something special that my clients will enjoy occupying
What inspired you to start your own business?
to achieve a lifestyle that was unlikely working for someone else
Why should our clients choose you?
Experience in design and technical knowledge to ensure the "pretty picture" of the outside is truly "buildable" and within budget