We are a small architectural practice based in Essex. We specialise in new homes and existing homes.
We can help you design a one off house for yourself and your family, or a small housing development, and we work on projects ranging from £100K to £3million.
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12 customer reviews
Emma Bradley
Paul drew up plans and helped us gain planning permission for our single story extension. We couldn’t be happier with it and has transformed how we use the space.
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john crosby
Paul’s a professional of that there is no doubt from the first time we met to the final lick of paint he put us at ease, as you can imagine building an extension on your pride and joy can be both worrisome and stressful but with Paul by your side it was nether. he listens to all your ideas ,wants and needs and discusses all the options and inputs some things you probably hadn’t thought of . All in all I’d happily recommend his services to friends and family ,something I rarely get to do these days . More...
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Dale Williams
Paul has been a great thought partner, designer, architect and problem solver throughout our complex and protracted renovation. I'm delighted to have appointed his as the contract administrator with the builder too - we'd have ended up n all sorts of trouble otherwise. Would thoroughly recommend! More...
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Adriaan Maree
We highly recommend working with Paul Lonergan Architects. We’ve just completed our second house conversion with Paul. We first worked with Paul a couple of years ago to extend a bungalow in Chelmsford. We added a floor and 2/3 additional bedrooms; we were delighted with the design. Our new project, in Hutton, is similar; we’ve extended a two bedroom bungalow to create a 4/5-bedroom house with new open plan living/kitchen/dining room linked to the garden. It’s beautiful. We are really pleased with the completed job and will certainly work with Paul on our next project. More...
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Alan Porter
We would recommend Paul Lonergan, we found him to be very professional, and was prepared to design a small project. He kept us fully informed at each stage of the planning process.
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Jan
So pleased to have worked with Paul. We hadn’t built anything before and we were more than a little nervous. Paul created a bespoke plan for the project and guided us through each stage of the plan so we always felt in control of the budget and fully informed. We are delighted with our new home and we’re still surprised how easy it was. There were hiccups along the way but we were able to deal with them as Paul managed the team and dealt with site issues quickly. We are very happy to recommend Paul Lonergan Architects. More...
Jen
Paul was fantastic, he listened to all our requests, everything from ‘hearing the rain’ through to creating a ‘coffee corner’. We were completely blown away with the choice of design Paul presented. He has helped us through both the design and the practicalities of getting through planning. We contacted Paul after we had been through two failed planning applications and 1 failed planning appeal. We have a tricky plot with 7 properties surrounding us and some tricky neighbours. Add into the mix our house was deemed a ‘Non-Designated Historical Asset’ and that we wanted to pretty much double the size of it, we didn’t exactly present an straight forward extension. On his first attempt, we had planning permission granted and have ended up with a much better design than we could have imagined.I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Paul and his practice to anyone, I just wish we had found him sooner! More...
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Jen
Paul secured planning permission for an extension to our home even though another company had failed twice. He listened to what we needed and came up with a unique design that delighted us and satisfied the planners. Despite previous opposition to any alterations he got planning permission first time. Genius! We are so pleased to have found Paul and don’t hesitate to recommend him. More...
Donna Jen
We very highly recommend Paul.He helped us extend our home in Enfield. He listened carefully to our own ideas and then offered his own amazing options. He didn't rush us but helped make the job move along quickly.We loved his final designs for both the inside and outside of our home.The new kitchen extension with dining area and sitting area around an wood-burning stove is now the heart of our home.He came up with a number of ideas that we'd not thought of. In some ways it is the little things that make the house work so well. Like the utility room and the wc that he was able to fit into the plan.We now can't imagine our earlier home as the new arrangement just feels right and works for our hectic family life. More...
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ViO
Paul designed & managed the renovation of our 3-bed flat in Maida Vale.The process was seamless, from drawing up the plans on initial briefingto managing the work by the builder & gaining building control approval. Paul has an inspired eye for modern design but also very mindful of thepracticalities involve in bringing them to life - he achieved a number ofcontemporary design features within the property that had otherwisebeen considered too challenging by other designers.Paul ensured all building work was completed to the highest standard &was regularly on site to guide the trades to deliver a perfect job.I would highly recommend Paul Lonergan Architects, and Paul, to anyoneembarking on a renovation project - the earlier you get him on board thebetter! More...
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BenJ-283
We contacted Paul after we had been through two failed planning applications and 1 failed planning appeal. We have a tricky plot with 7 properties surrounding us and some tricky neighbours. Add into the mix our house was deemed a ‘Non-Designated Historical Asset’ and that we wanted to pretty much double the size of it, we didn’t exactly present an straight forward extension.Paul was fantastic, he listened to all our requests, everything from ‘hearing the rain’ through to creating a ‘coffee corner’. We were completely blown away with the choice of design Paul presented. He has helped us through both the design and the practicalities of getting through planning. On his first attempt, we had planning permission granted and have ended up with a much better design than we could have imagined.I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Paul and his practice to anyone, I just wish we had found him sooner! More...
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AndyS-876
We contacted Paul Lonergan when we decided to convert our loft, and re-model our kitchen/utility area.We discussed ideas, and Paul was both open to our ideas and had a lot of his own great suggestions on how to best use the space. He showed us sketches and then once we decided what to go for he prepared full drawings and spec lists. Then Paul applied for planning and organised everything with building control throughout the job.Throughout the build process Paul made periodic visits to ensure that things were progressing to plan.We would not hesitate to recommend Paul. More...
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What do you love most about your job?
Working with clients face to face to help them achieve, or surpass, the outcome they want.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I have worked in architecture for over 25 years. I began my own business over 10-years ago so that I could follow my own path and work more directly with clients.
Why should our clients choose you?
My practice is committed to listening to clients and providing tailor made solutions. This does not necessarily mean spending more on design fees or on the construction. It means that you will meet an architect that will listen to your unique needs. We then produce designs that maximise your potential and the potential of your building or land.
Of course you can just employ someone that will produce a quick, standard, ready made design. However, this is your project. You and your property are unique and you deserve a tailor made solution.
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