Architectural Services
Within 20 mile radius of Belfast
RBE Design is an architectural service specifically created for domestic extensions and loft
conversions.
BUILDING CONTROL & PLANNING APPROVALS OBTAINED
WE OFFER A FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION
****COMPETITIVE FEES- VAT FREE****
36 customer reviews
A & A McNeice
A gentleman from start to finish. Super efficient and great knowledge of Building Control and Planning Permission. Would 100% recommend Brian to anyone requiring architectural services. Many thanks.
Louise Harvey
This is our second time to require Brians services. Brian listens to what you want and need. He explains every part of the process and he always keeps you up to date with the progress of your application. I couldn't praise Brian enough and I would highly recommend him to anyone without a doubt. More...
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Thank you so much Louise, your comments are greatly appreciated.
Robyn
Very good, very quick. Great communication and listens to ideas and works collaboratively. Excellent service. Thank you.
David Boyle
Great to work with Brian, very personable, professional and helpful architect. Really listened to our requirements and provided invaluable expertise as we worked together to create our house extension plans. Answered all our questions as well. Would not hesitate to recommend RBE. Design. More...
Frank
Architectural Services
Discussion, Ideas, Provisional Plans, Modifications, Contract, Official Plans, Building Control and Planning Permission, all completed with ease by RBE design. Brian was very attentive and easy to work with during the process, willing to discuss options, adapt ideas and continuously maintained communication with us through-out the process. I will happily recommend RBE Design to friends and family for any future projects knowing they will not be disappointed with the service they recieve. More...
Bryce
An absolutely tremendous service. Brian provided great advice and was able to turn our (at times uncertain) requirements into a brilliant set of designs. The existing constitution of the house provided some previously unforseen challenges which Brian overcame nicely, would gladly recommend his services! More...
Louise
We were hoping to do some alterations to our kitchen which became quite confusing and complicated. We met a few artichects which didnt make it any easier, until we met Brian, he explained everything so clearly so we knew exactly what was happening bit by bit. Brian always kept us informed about the process of our application and made contact regularly. He was always professional and very nice to work with. We would highly recommend RBE. Design. More...
Johnny Martin
Excellent service, took time to explain everything in great detail and nothing was too much hassle.
Would absolutely use again and highly recommend.
Reply from RBE. Design
Thank you Johnny. Very much appreciated.
Andrea cook
Brian was so helpful from start to finish, he offers great advice and takes care of everything. Always promptly replied if I ever had any questions. Would highly recommend.
Reply from RBE. Design
Thank you Johnny. Very much appreciated.
anne larkin
Brian surveyed the sun room extension and had the plans completed in a couple of weeks as discussed. also gave a lot of advice regarding builders etc very helpful and professional and true to his word. I would highly recommend Brian for all types of building work. More...
Amit
Our planning permission and building control application got approved without any fuss. Brian is very helpful and professional, when it comes to discussing the extension project, and he certainly has knowledge and experience too. I highly recommend his services for all planning matters. More...
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Thanks Amit for your 5 star review. This is really appreciated.
Sean Kearney
It was a pleasure very informative and helpful the whole time.
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Thanks Sean. Greatly appreciated.
Lucy E
Outstanding service. Reliable, proactive and responsive. I have already recommended RBE Design to friends and family.
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It was a pleasure to do busy with you. Sorry the planning took so long.
John Kelly
Great service, quick and efficient. Good communicating, kept us up to date very step of the way
Reply from RBE. Design
Thanks John. Your remarks are really helpful.
Conor
Architectural Services
5 star service.Brian was excellent.Highly recommend.
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Very much appreciate your comments.
Jennifer Robinson
Architectural Services
Very efficient service. Kept us up to date by enabling us to know all that was happening on a regular basis. Brian was very pleasant to deal with.
Reply from RBE. Design
Thank you so much. Hope all goes well with the extension.
Flora Hu
If you already know what you want in your loft conversion/house extension, Brian is a great choice. He has got lots of experience. Very helpful and well-mannered. Very easy to talk to. He has made plans for us for two projects already, and I would not hesitate in contacting him again if chances arise. More...
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Thank you Flora. Greatly appreciate you comments.
Val Stewart
Architectural Services
After having met with Brian (RBE) we have commissioned him to deal with our house extension design and plans and the necessary Planning & Building Control Applications. Brian came up with some good ideas which not only gave us a better overall plan but also saved us money over what our original ideas would have cost. More...
Christine Boyle
Architectural Services
I am very happy with the service I received from Brian. He is extremely professional with his work and dealing with planning permission.
Would definitely recommend Brian to everyone.
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Christine
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Thank you so much Christine. Greatly appreciate your feedback.
Amanda McBride
We contacted Brian Shields to ask if he could do plans for us for a kitchen extension. Within a short period of time was able to provide us with various options and chose an option which optomised the space available. He also dealt with Building Control and a structural engineer for us. Brian provided a very efficient professional service and we would highly recommend him. More...
Gary Neeson
Everything was concise and clear .
Reply from RBE. Design
Thank you Gary, greatly appreciated
Jane
Brian from RBE provided an excellent and speedy service drawing up plans for a kitchen extension. He was very knowledgeable, helpful and quick to respond, highly recommended.
Reply from RBE. Design
Thank you Jane, greatly appreciate your remarks.
Michael Dorman
Brian is very easy to work with, reliable and knowledgeable.
Quick to respond to any queries and an overall gentleman
Reply from RBE. Design
Thank you so much Michael, your comments are greatly appreciated.
Johanna McLean
Architectural Services
RBE design were great to work with. We wanted to design a small kitchen extension for a bungalow with a tricky layout. Brian came out very promptly after first contact, gave us some ideas we hadn’t thought of, produced great plans and got them through the planning process, keeping us informed throughout.
A great service - thank you!
Reply from RBE. Design
Thanks Johanna, greatly appreciated.
Lynsey
Architectural Services
Definitely a 5 star rating for RBE. Brian is very helpful and professional. We were very impressed from the initial meeting right through. Brian went above and beyond for our needs and always had our best interests at heart. I would highly recommend Brian for your architectural needs. More...
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Thanks Lynsey. It was a pleasure to work with both you and Kris. Hope all goes well with the TWO new additions.
Sonia Hutchinson
Architectural Services
Brian was fabulous from start to finish very professional, very quick to respond to any questions and had great knowledge.
We wouldn’t hesitate to use him or to recommend him to other.
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Thanks so much for your remarks Sonia. It was a pleasure to do business with both Chris and yourself. Hope all goes well and I'm at the end of the phone if you need any help
Jill
Architectural Services
Brian was a pleasure to deal with. He led us through this process with a calm, steady and experienced hand. His drawings were approved first time for us and I put this down to his attention to detail. I'd hire him again in a heartbeat and would certainly recommend him. More...
Cheryl Mahood
Architectural Services
Very professional, friendly and reliable. Brian explains & informs you of the process every step of the way and is extremely informative. Thoroughly recommend this company’s services , thank you Brian More...
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Thank you Cheryl, greatly appreciate the content of your review and look forward to a successful outcome in the foreseeable future
David Butler
Architectural Services
Very efficient and easy to communicate with, plan changes and all planning and building control dealt with very pleased with the service provided and would recommend in a heart beat
Reply from RBE. Design
Thank you David. Greatly appreciate your remarks. It was a pleasure to deal with both Kylie and you and hope all goes well with the new addition (both in terms of the extension and the family).
Drew Caulfield
Brian came recommended to me by a friend who had high praise for him. I found Brian to be professional, informative, quick to respond/follow up and cost effective compared to others offering similar.
7 months from I initiated chat with Brian my work is now complete and am enjoying my newly refurbished home.
For the above reasons I would have no problem in recommending him to act on your behalf.
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Jenny
Brian made working with him easy. He had good ideas, listened to what I wanted and was professional at all times. He responds in a timely fashion and took care of all aspects of getting the plans passed. I would recommend his company to anyone. More...
William Rainey
Brian was great to work with. Plans came very quickly. Any problems resolved over phone are on site. Very professional, would never go past him on next venture. Thanks Brian.
Reply from RBE. Design
Really appreciate your feedback and thank you for your business.
Laura Vance
Working with Brian was an absolute pleasure. He took the stress out of the whole process for me and was very professional. I was impressed about how diligent he was at chasing up planning and building control to ensure my applications moved as quickly as possible. I would have no hesitation in recommending RBE Design. More...
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I'm so pleased things have gone well for you and your project is fully on track. It was a pleasure to do business with you, which I really appreciate
Gordon Campbell
Brian was great to work with any issues was resolved on site or over the phone...
1st class service thanks Brian
Reply from RBE. Design
As always a gentleman to work for and was pleased to have received his commission to do the work
Shirley
Architectural Services
Very good service received from Brian, very friendly and listened to what I was looking for and gave great advice to me so that I could achieve the best for what would suit my needs
Reply from RBE. Design
Thank you so much for your review. It is greatly appreciated and it's been a pleasure to work with you.
Marie-Ann
Property Extensions
Brian is very professional and reliable. Very flexible when calling to see you. Very helpful and great at giving you ideas that you never thought of doing. Would highly recommend him. He has plenty of experience and knows what he's talking about. More...
Reply from RBE. Design
Thank you so much for your review, it means a lot to me and thank you for taking the time to respond
What do you love most about your job?
I enjoy the issue of problem solving, which is often associated with extensions and loft conversions I also enjoy client satisfaction at the end of a successful commission
What inspired you to start your own business?
There was a niche market in 1973 for a company that specialised in extension and loft conversion design, as most larger architectural practises were not interested in small commissions such as this, or if they were, they charged excessive fees
Why should our clients choose you?
We remove any risk to the client on the basis if we’re unable to obtain the required building control and/or planning approvals we don’t charge any professional fees, other than application costs
Architectural Service
Plans for extensions, loft conversions and individual house/bungalow designs
Building control and planning approvals obtained.