Sarsen Designs provide a straightforward architectural design service. We provide an individual service from initial point of contact to final construction drawings. By allying the traditional values of customer service and high quality design with an ongoing commitment to innovation and the latest building technology we aim to provide a complete design service.
Show more
19 customer reviews
Stacey Davies
Henrietta was fantastic and we would thoroughly recommend her. She listened to what we wanted, made excellent suggestions and was extremely quick with our design and putting it through for planning. We can't thank her enough.
Reviewed on Facebook
Ken Howard
Architectural Services
An excellent service all round. Quick response, good communication regarding requirements that translated into a good design that has now been submitted for planning approval.
Crissi Kirby
We have been working with Sarsen Designs on our 1930s semi refurb over the last couple of months. Henrietta immediately understood our vision, offered advice and expertise and was a pleasure to work with. Our project involved plans for a loft conversion (which is currently underway) and for a downstairs layout change including structural wall removal and will be starting in the new year. I would highly recommend Henrietta. More...
Reviewed on Facebook
Kim Whatmore
Architectural Services
It has been a joy working with Henrietta of Sarsen Designs. She has always responded quickly and efficiently supplying the required information and more.
Kim Whatmore
Architectural Services
It's been fantastic working with Sarsen Designs so far. I'm just waiting for one final response before we go ahead and work with them further. Thank you so much for finding them for us. More...
Karl Craggs
Amazing service received from Henriatta from day one of my first ever build . I thought the processes were going to be daunting but the help and guidance every step of the way was excellent . I felt I could accurately get this build done . I would highly recommend Sarsen Designs not only for there excellent knowledge but their care and consideration and guidance along the way . More...
Reviewed on Facebook
Anna Wilde
Sarsen Designs had designed my neighbours side extension. I was very impressed with their plans. I contacted Sarsen Designs to discuss the possibility of adding a side extension to my house. I met with Henrietta and Charles two days after contacting them. They came to my house. We discussed and shared ideas. They measured and a week later I had my design plans. Henrietta discussed some other design concepts with me. She also added a light tunnel. Their designs are very professional, clear, modern and precise. They put in the planning application for me. I was kept up-to-date with my application. I received full planning for the extension. My builder was very impressed with the designs. Now 4 months later, the 2 storey extension has been added. I am over the moon with my extension and I would not have been able to do this without Sarsen. I highly recommend Sarsen Designs. More...
Reviewed on Facebook
Helen Murray
Great design service which we have now used three times. Henrietta has transformed our house. She understood our needs and came up with the perfect solution after we’d been scratching our heads for years.
Reviewed on Facebook
Harry
Architectural Services
Amazing service and we look forward to working with her.
Zachary Newman
A fantastic design delivered in time with execlent communication throughout a long process.
Reviewed on Google Maps
Paul Griffin
Henrietta helped us to design our Dream home, a barn conversion in a village just outside of Salisbury. I say helped because that is essential to why we loved working with her so much. She did not try to push her own ideas or grand design as I was worried an architect might. Instead she listened to what we wanted, understood our hopes for our home and investigated how we live our lives to build a home which would work for us. She was able to create a scheme which met our aspirations while satisfying both the building regulations and pre-empting responses from the planners. Henrietta supported us right the way through the planning stage and was fundamental to ensuring that the planning department accepted our bold proposal. Henrietta is also a great communicator, always keeping us aware of progress and explaining the process to us every stage. Everyone knows that building your own dream home can be a tough journey but with someone like Henrietta on your side it is definitely a much more enjoyable one.Paul Griffin More...
Reviewed on Google Maps
Jennie Parish
We were fortunate enough to meet Charles and Henrietta when our new home was just a footprint on the ground which meant that they could work with us on the design aspect from the start and suggest alterations to the original plans which would make it a far more practical layout for our needs. It was great to work with them on the project as we felt fully involved. They understood what was important for us, had innovative ideas and we now feel we have the perfect home for us as a family. More...
Reviewed on Google Maps
Julia
Architectural Services
So far great service on appointment and comms. Waiting final drawings but so far very happy
RedCan92-3
Henrietta helped us to design our Dream home, a barn conversion in a village just outside of Salisbury. I say helped because that is essential to why we loved working with her so much. She did not try to push her own ideas or grand design as I was worried an architect might. Instead she listened to what we wanted, understood our hopes for our home and investigated how we live our lives to build a home which would work for us. She was able to create a scheme which met our aspirations while satisfying both the building regulations and pre-empting responses from the planners. Henrietta supported us right the way through the planning stage and was fundamental to ensuring that the planning department accepted our bold proposal. Everyone knows that building your own dream home can be a tough journey but with someone like Henrietta on your side it is definitely a much more enjoyable one.Paul Griffin More...
Reviewed on Yell
Charles Paternoster
Good design, excellent service.
Having worked with Henrietta on a number of projects I can say that the expertise and service she has provided is exceptional.
Her design experience is invaluable to realise the potential of a project. Her approach to the planning and building regulation process is well considered and thorough. She is friendly and professional and good communication throughout a project keeps us informed. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to others.
More...
Reviewed on Google Maps
JennieB-14
We were fortunate enough to meet Charles and Henrietta when our new home was just a footprint on the ground which meant that they could work with us on the design aspect from the start and suggest alterations to the original plans which would make it a far more practical layout for our needs. It was great to work with them on the project as we felt fully involved. They understood what was important for us, had innovative ideas and we now feel we have the perfect home for us as a family. More...
Reviewed on Yell
SallyF-60
From the start Henrietta has helped us in our very first venture in extending our family Home. With new ideas and vast knowledge of how we could achieve the results which up until now, had only been in our minds. The professionalism that was showed when comments were aired during planning, was outstanding, helping us understand it all, showing guidance and giving advise when needed was a great help!Emails were answered quickly and very helpful in responses with queries answered professionally but in jargon we could understand.We would not hesitate to recommend Sarsen Designs to anyone looking to modify or extend their property More...
Reviewed on Yell
Charles
Having worked with Henrietta on a number of projects I can say that the expertise and service she has provided is exceptional. Her design experience is invaluable to realise the potential of a project. Her approach to the planning and building regulation process is well considered and thorough. She is friendly and professional and good communication throughout a project keeps us informed. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to others. More...
CharlesP-37
Having worked with Henrietta on a number of projects I can say that the expertise and service she has provided is exceptional. Her design experience is invaluable to realise the potential of a project. Her approach to the planning and building regulation process is well considered and thorough. She is friendly and professional and good communication throughout a project keeps us informed. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to others. More...
Reviewed on Yell
How can someone tell if their Garage is suitable for conversion?
You would need height of 2450mm from the floor to the underside of the joists to allow for the addition of insulation.
If you want to convert to a living space or bedroom it needs to have a means of escape such as an opening window or door.
Planning permission may not be required, conversions can be done under permitted development rights in some circumstances.
Run us through the different stages of the Garage conversion process - what's involved?
Survey the garage and draw up plans.
Agree a design and materials/construction techniques.
Produce drawings for planning if required
Submit planning application.
Once approval has been gained produce building regulation drawings.
Give these to builders to quote.
How can someone tell if their loft is suitable for conversion?
A minimum of 2400mm from the top of the joist to the underside of the felt in the middle, higher is better because the standing area in the loft will be greater.
A minimum of 2200mm between purlins ( the horizontal beams that the support the rafters not all roof constructions use them) 2m head room where the stairs would come up into the loft space, this sometimes can be provided by a dormer window if the stairs need to come up nearer the eaves.
Run us through the different stages in the loft conversion process - what’s involved?
Survey the house and loft and draw up plans.
Agree a design including location and type of stairs and room layout upstairs
Produce drawings for planning if required
Submit planning application.
Once approval has been gained produce building regulation drawings.
Give these to builders to quote.
What do you love most about your job?
Meeting new people and creating the perfect scheme for their homes.
What inspired you to start your own business?
We wanted to improve people's lives by helping them get the best out of their homes.
Why should our clients choose you?
We provide straightforward , friendly service guiding people through the sometimes complicated process of improving their property.