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Kennet Design Ltd

Oxford, Reading, Swindon, Salisbury, Bath, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Bath & NE Somerset

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‘19 Certificate of Excellence, 2019

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Kennet Design offers architecture and planning services including architectural design, plan drawing, 3D visualisation, planning and building control applications, permitted development advice, structural engineering, project management and site supervision services.

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23 August 2019

When we started thinking about remodelling our house a couple of years back, hiring an architect was the part that concerned me most. We needed a firm that had the right amount creativity, but who would also create something that was technically robust and feasible. They also needed to be able to support an inexperienced but very opinionated client!

Whilst it's fair to say that we kissed a lot of frogs in our search, it was worth it to find Kennet Design. Carl and his team did an amazing job right from the very first phone call, working with my wife and I to establish a design concept, providing advice and insight on how the ideas we had could be realised in a practical home, and guiding us through the minefield that is planning regulations.

Kennet provided the designs for the interior and exterior, working to revise the plans based on our ideas and comments and gently but firmly pushing back when we suggested things that were either impractical or impossible. Recognising that we were working to a budget, Carl also identified areas of the build where we could reduce cost, whilst still delivering a finished result that looks a million dollars. Even with the restrictions placed on our concept by planning regulations, Kennet helped us to push the envelope to deliver more than we thought would be possible, including negotiating some pretty tricky feedback from the planning officer.

I think it's fair to say that without Carl and Kennet Design we probably would never have ended up with an extension at all - let alone one that looks this good. If you're looking to undertake a project yourself, I couldn't think of a better firm to work with.
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23 August 2019

Carl was exceptional from start to end - he took a lot of time at each stage, first of all spending time listening to what we wanted and really listening to us as well as trying to give us a few options to consider. He gave us great detailed advice on how the planning permission process would go and initially after having an initial unsatisfactory verdict worked tirelessly with the council end in a successful conclusion and really went above and beyond! More...

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23 July 2019

I run a building firm. Kennet Design drew up several alternative outline plans for a client so that they could select the most appropriate for them. Once the client selected there preferred option, full-plans were drawn for submission to the Local Building Authourity. The plans were not immediately approved but given the tenacity and professionalism of Kennet Designs they explained fully how they fitted the locale and met all requirements and so the Authourity awarded full planning permission for the construction of the extension to dwelling and garden Room. We found the drawings to be extremely detailed and accurate with all of the information required to arrive at an estimate of construction easily.
Carl, the actual architect from Kennet Design assigned to our project, was the ultimate professional: knowledgeable, helpful and polite, totally engaging with the client so that he fully understood their needs and how the building could best respond to them. With such service and skills we now use Kennet Design as our only recommendation for future clients including those in other local authourities.
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28 September 2018

Kennet Design did everything to get our house renervations ready to build (side return extension and loft conversion). This was from the initial survey of our property, consultation on our wants and likes to help input into the design, detailed designs, structural drawings, planning applications and all those little things you are not aware of. All this was complete with a friendly and professional stance.

I can not recommend them highly enough they walked us through the whole process, gave advice, and put up with our changes as the project developed. They kept us informed throughout the process and Carl is always on hand to answer any questions. When appointing builders all commented how comprehensive the design and detail was meaning we could get accurate quotes.

Been a smooth and happy process and looking forward to finishing the build.
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27 September 2018

I have worked with Kennet Design on many occasions over the past few year both as a buidling contractor working from there drawings and as a client when building my own property.

I have found the quality of the drawings and client support to be of the highest standard. There flexible approach towards projects works very well with care being taken to make sure that the customer gets exactly what they are hoping for from there project.

I thoroughly recommend there services

Ben Barnes
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23 July 2018

It has been a pleasure to have worked with Carl from Kennet Design for the past three years.
Carl always makes sure this designs are exactly what the cliient requires, to the highest design & finish.

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23 July 2018

Carl Drury took us from concept through to the start of tendering for a builder for our terraced house refurbishment and extension. This included gaining planning approval and building control sign off on his design for our works. Carl was exemplary in how he conducted himself through out this process and above all else was extremely patient with our many changes in the design and what we were needing from the drawings. For complete novices such as us, he was very clear in his explanations and deciphered the 'builder' speak when we got initial estimates from our builders. Carl proved well his adaptability to operating in a new area (Southwark, London). I would happily recommend Carl's services, especially to renovation novices and would have definitely gone further with the others he provides (Project Management and Builder referrals) had our house been closer to where his business normally covers. More...

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18 April 2018

We appointed Kennet Design as architects and designers for a large extension project. I've found them to be highly professional, knowledgeable and easy to work with. We quickly and efficiently explored different design ideas/concepts before settling on the final scope. Carl and the team provided constructive challenge and advice throughout. They also managed the planning process for us which went seamlessly. We're now completing the detailed design phase and once again Carl's team is making it all flow smoothly and efficiently. We look forward to getting on with the build soon! More...

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27 May 2017

Carl Drury of Kennet Design is not only a consummate professional but also a pleasure to work with. We had met a couple of other architects before finding Kennet Design, but neither had Carl’s genuine enthusiasm for working on even relatively small projects like ours. Kennet Design has a reassuringly large portfolio of extensions so Carl immediately understood our needs and budget as a growing family and how to get the best from our Victorian terrace. The whole process was very clearly laid out from the start and Carl talked us through the various options. When we changed our minds about a couple of things Carl adapted the plans very quickly. Kennet Design took on the form-filling and applications to the council that I had dreaded having to do, so we could get on with the rather more enjoyable task of coming up with interior design ideas (thanks goes to Carl for the radiator suggestion!). Carl’s experience and determination overcame some initial resistance from the planning officer and we got exactly the design we wanted. He has been on hand to answer our neighbours’ concerns and his gentle affability has proved invaluable in maintaining a civil relationship with them. We are now in the middle of our build and can’t wait to spend the summer holidays in our new light-filled and spacious kitchen/living room. More...

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27 May 2017

Carl Drury took us from concept through to the start of tendering for a builder for our terraced house refurbishment and extension. This included gaining planning approval and building control sign off on his design for our works. Carl was exemplary in how he conducted himself through out this process and above all else was extremely patient with our many changes in the design and what we were needing from the drawings. For complete novices such as us, he was very clear in his explanations and deciphered the 'builder' speak when we got initial estimates from our builders. Carl proved well his adaptability to operating in a new area (Southwark, London). I would happily recommend Carl's services, especially to renovation novices and would have definitely gone further with the others he provides (Project Management and Builder referrals) had our house been closer to where his business normally covers. More...

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27 May 2017

Carl Drury (Kennet Design) has played a crucial part in bringing our listed cottage into the 21st century . The oak-framed garden room at the centre of this work adds light and space, completing and enhancing the garage to kitchen conversion delivered at the same time. The project included extensive refurbishing of older parts of the cottage and essential structural repairs. All of this required listed building consent and considerable negotiation with relevant authorities, on our behalf. Carl was adaptable and resourceful, involving structural engineers and historic consultants when required. Carl’s astute recommendation of a particular local building firm proved highly successful – and Richard Barnes Ltd of Heddington also receive our grateful appreciation. More...

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27 May 2017

Not sure where to start, the moment we meet Carl we felt comfortable working with him. The amount of effort he went to in gaining planning permission for our property and the support and guidance they gave during this phase and also after which helped seal the sale of the property. If you are planning any type of residential work then you must contact Kennet Design More...

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11 August 2016

Everything we could possible ask for, friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Carl is passionate about his designs and has a great knowledge of planning procedures. He held our hand through the process and is very accommodating. The drawings they provide are particularly outstanding! I would certainly recommend to others. More...

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6 July 2016

Ours was a long project from initial design ideas to actual completion. We wanted to renovate and extend a listed building. From the outset, Carl, of Kennet Design, sought to understand our views and ideas, while helping us understand what might be possible and realistic. The project was complicated by the need to adjust plans over a period of time in order to ensure listed building consent. The nature and condition of the old house required additional input from structural and historic experts - and Carl was able to recommend thoughtful professionals who could explain their findings to us in layman's terms. Carl was able to meet them and us on site as required. Realising the finished design required a skilled and versatile local builder, able to work in traditional and modern materials - once again, Carl's recommendation proved to be vital and we are delighted with the result. More...

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6 July 2016

Kennet Design were so professional from beginning to end of our extension project and we really felt we had a personal touch and that they really cared about our plans and vision. The plans that were drawn up were brilliant and gave our builders the precise information they needed to carry out the work to regulation standard - even in a way that we understood, so we could keep an eye on the build and progress. Thank you to the team for making our first experience of house renovation such a great one! More...

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2 June 2016

Kennet Design were so professional from beginning to end of our project and we really felt we had a personal touch and that they really cared about our plans and vision. The plans that were drawn up were brilliant and gave our builders the precise information they needed to carry out the work to regulation standard - even in a way that we understood, so we could keep an eye on the build and progress. Thank you to the team for making our first experience of house renovation such a great one! More...

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