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Architects take a long time – especially if the building project is just a home extension or loft conversion.
It drags. You’re not entirely sure what’s being done, there are endless meetings and there is lots… and lots… of waiting. The traditional architectural process for regular homeowners is clunky, expensive and out-dated.
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75 customer reviews
Lawrie Gatherum
Always good to work with Arkiplan
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Walter
Arkiplan provided plans and support for an application for change of use of land to residential garden land and
construction of a garden building.
The situation was unusual because the property is in an AONB. The process took a long time because the council operated very slowly and every so often decided to move the goalposts but the service from Arkiplan was very good. Their representative was super-patient and ensured the various requirements of the council planning officers were met.
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Patrick
Great service and very quick with good coms, Tristan was very helpful with good ideas.
Just planning permmision to get through now and then we can get on with our project.
Excellent value for money so 5 Stars
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Jo Horsbrugh
I have had a really good experience with your staff.
The first person I had contact with was Gemma. I am quite old and not very technology experienced and Gemma was very kind and patient with me.
Nicki Chew is my designer and, there again, is very patient and kind to me and is guiding me through the Planning Permission maze beautifully.
These 2 ladies are brilliant and a great asset to your company.
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achandze
Hi , I would like to leave a 5 star review to Mitchell, my designer, who was super patient, would always reply to my emails and queries. He did the drawings for me and also assisted with obtaining a Permitted Development Certificate for a project involving a dormer loft extension with a raised party wall parapet. Without doubt he went that extra mile or two or even three. I am now ready to start my project with all paperwork in place. Thank you Mitchell you are simply the best. More...
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Carolyn
Dave has been fantastic, he has been really flexible and he has come up with some great ideas, he gets back to you when he says and together with support from Gemma, Arkiplan offers a great service - would highly recommend and this was the 2nd time we have used Arkiplan
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BHX286
I have used Arkiplan now on a few projects and every time it’s no hassle fully professional with excellent support.
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Peter Reid
Can’t speak highly enough of Arkiplan,, really fantastic service. Very friendly and helpful. Always on time with calls ect. The service is first class I’d recommend highly. We are still having some plans altered which is our choice in design and Mitchell is amazing and puts your mind at rest. Keep up the good work and thanks from Pete and Liz More...
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Roger Seager
Excellent service including a meeting to clarify the design and then amendments to first drawings actioned quickly
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TN
Arkiplan are a cutting edge architectural company. They are outstanding. From the first call right through the set stages they have delivered.
They are always at the end of the phone too. I highly recommend this company.
They have made me really enjoy my extension project by taking the stress out of it. Thank you.
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Eteg Ganyi
Very fast service, spoke to the Council on behalf and did the required job quicker than expected. Keeley was our designer she was absolutely amazing
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MR RICHARD HEYES
Very fast and great service. Love the 3D scan and plans produced. Felt in control all the way. Great platform to make any amendments or add additional specifications and info. Fast, efficient service with a set fee and balancing payment is only requested once you are happy with the final plans. Brilliant - Thank You Arkiplan More...
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janhavi kandarkar
Right from listening to the brief until planning application everything was dealt professionally within the time frames promised.
Just hoping to get the planning approval soon.
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Gary Usher
Easy and straightforward done what they said on the tin
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Rafi Khan
Keeley was great really helpful and knowledgeable. She spent a lot of time explaining things.
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Jane
Knowledgeable experts and easy to use platform. They discuss your project and provide designs (including redesigns) to ensure you receive your dream plan in your final product.
Highly recommend.
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Ian
Really good service - very cost effective and the quickest turn around I’ve ever found - certainly Recomend 👍
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ja ba
I had never used an online architect before, so wasn't sure what to expect.
I found them to be knowledgeable / helpful and professional.
I went back multiple times to make changes and everything went smoothly. I'd definitely recommend Arkiplan.
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Christian
Keeley has been supportive and knowledgable (sp?) for all aspects of our journey so far. A great experience that has left us excited about the next steps.
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Jon K
Arita was professional and helped us every step of the way with our plans for our kitchen extension. Highly recommended.
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Jackie
Excellent at every stage. Big thank you to Keeley who was very professional
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Matt Wright
I found Arkiplan easy to use and quicker than using a traditional architect, the architect I was working with online was friendly and professional
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Hartnell,
I'm not sure how I came across Arkiplan, but I am very pleased that I did
The service was excellent and at a very good price
I had a quote from a local architect of between £4k and £5k for drawing services and planning fee costs
The cost of Arkiplan for drawing services and planning fees came out around £2.7k
- and this also included a structural engineer fee
We dealt with Dave Chamberlain, who was very helpful throughout the process
He set up an initial Zoom call where we could elaborate our ideas for a kitchen extension
Dave took everything on board, and translated them into drawings
He then submitted the drawings to our local authority and progressed them through to planning approval
Subsequently, Dave submitted building control plans to our local authority and again progressed them to approval
During the process, we were alerted to an opportunity to use a building consultancy company, WeaverBuild
WeaverBuild offer to introduce selected building companies and then manage the process, for a fee
Initially there was the offer of a free service via Arkiplan, but we were directed straight away to the WeaverBuild platform
This didn't really work for us, as our extension is only a small project
- but for larger projects there may be the potential for WeaverBuild to add values
Overall we are very pleased with the service offered by Arkiplan:
professional drawings
great support
fast response
We have no hesitation in awarding 5 stars and recommending the service
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Hughes contracts ltd
Absolutely amazing so far and would recommend and I’m looking to work with them on most our projects and advertise and work close with the Jamie Hughes
Hughes contracts and building services ltd
Thanks guys
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Lisa Morgan
This was my first experience of having plans drawn up and it couldn’t have gone better. Great value, excellent service, thank you so much!
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Anne
It was a bit daunting at first, wondering how the process would pan out considering everything is done virtually but after you get over your initial suspicions and reservations it is a first class experience.
The designer clearly grasped my ideas and requirements. When we ended the Zoom discussion I felt confident we were going in the right direction. I should also mention that the 3D photographer, who was our only physical contact, was extremely professional.
This is a process I would definitely use again. Whether building a new home, converting barns or extending a house my first port of call will be Arkiplan. That may sound cheesy but it has been an excellent experience.
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Mindaugas Usonis
What a superb company! Project and enquiries started with Gemma who was always very helpful and would respond quickly to any questions.
It then moved to designer Crista. She and the team had to really work their magic to come up with a great plan. And they did!! Where my previous architect failed, Arkiplan has exceled. Finally, a person that had one of the most difficult parts was Nicky. She helped me to receive planning and building approvals in such a difficult circumstance.
Great team! Always responds quickly and goes an extra mile!
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Zi
Brilliant service, quality work! Straightforward and easy to use service. Would 100 % recommend!
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James
Slick procees and fast
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Ben Clements
Really cannot speak highly enough of the service I received.
I was let down by a architect and felt that our project would be ruined within our timeframes.
Arkiplan really did inspire confidence in what we needed to achieved in our already tight deadlines.
Would recommend to anyone.
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John
Fantastic service from Arita and the rest of the team. Always kept us updated with the plans and produced a really quick turn around time. Highly recommend!
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Jaime Relf
Easy to use understanding staff to deal with my large new build garage
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Osman Ismail
good service - very easy to use
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robert winfield
second time i used them and still good - slightly too much technology used for an old bloke like me but got the result i wanted
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Belinda
Good service, and they kept to their promised delivery dates. We had one site visit, and everything else was done online and through their portal. It is a very efficient and user-friendly service. More...
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customer
Easy and professional process from start to finish. First rate communication all the way through the project, with our agent listening to what we wanted and acting accordingly.
The interactive plans are so easy to amend, making it very quick, efficient and accurate.
Reading the reviews beforehand it seemed too good to be true, but it really works so well.
They even give contacts for structural engineers, etc., and don't abandon you once their section is complete.
Highly recommended.
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Camel
We were initially quite apprehensive about the whole design process after speaking to friends. We researched well and decided on Arkiplan based on the turnaround and service levels they were meeting. We were completely taken aback when Dave was very kind to spare his time, It goes to show that their leadership isn't out of touch with front line service delivery. He took the complexity out of things by answering all questions and explaining topics in detail. Arkiplan made the whole process easy, smooth and stress-free. Would highly recommend to anyone doing this for the first time or even a seasoned renovator. More...
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Anon.
I found the complete process to be superb.it was a very prompt service, and any questions or uncertainties about the procedures were clarified easily. The consultations, by Zoom & email, were very efficient and most helpful. We were extremely pleased with the final plans which reflected the best of our hopes for the project. I have no hesitation in wholeheartedly recommending Arkiplan. Thank you. More...
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Simon Robson
Dave and the team could not have been more helpful. Job done well, no fuss, very quickly and great value for money. I shall be using Arkiplan again!
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Elfed Roberts
Great capability, accurate, quick & professional. No issues with getting their drawings approved. Needed more work doing & they were able to reuse all of the original drawings & offered guidance on the most cost effective solution. Very professional & would highly recommend :-) More...
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Mircea Tartacuta
Absolutely brilliant
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James B
Very quick, efficient and knowledgeable service. It has been a pleasure to use this service
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Neil
I can't recommend Arkiplan highly enough, Nicki and Dave have been superstars getting our plans finalised.
We were very nitpicky clients and asked for a lot of corrections and changes, they did it all with a smile and turned the plans around very quickly.
All in all, great value and a highly professional service.
Thank you!
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Alexandru
Great stuff, great communication. Quick turnaround!
I have my project ongoing and I cannot thank Arkian for all the help. They listed to your ideas and from there the real work starts
. Amazing!
I would recommend them to anyone who would like to receive the best service’s.
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MR E CHAPMAN
Genuinely Excellent and a considerable saving over traditional architects
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Mrs Pumfrey
Quick efficient fair price great service
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Ms C Knowles & Mr A Evans
Really straightforward, efficient and friendly service. Highly recommend.
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Tessa
Arkiplan provided an excellent service in drawing up plans and elevations of our house in a very short time scale. We unexpectedly needed elevations drawn of our house for planning permission to replace the windows, Arkiplan did them very quickly and accurately with excellent customer service. I would have no hesitation in recommending them. More...
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Alok
Great experience!
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Audrey Dobson
Customer service was great, friendly, polite and very helpful. Nicky, my architect was amazing. She was very easy to talk to, down to earth lady with a great sense of humour. Communication was spot on, she kept me informed all the way through the process. I was able to stop worrying about my planning and get on with other things. I would highly recommend Arkiplan. So grateful for all they have done for me. I know where to come if I need plans in the future. Thankyou. More...
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What do you love most about your job?
Flexible work hours for everyone. We believe passionately in a healthy work/life balance.
It also means we can have meetings/phone calls with clients at times that are convenient for them.
What inspired you to start your own business?
An obvious gap in the market for homeowners with regular budgets who want practical design and a straight-forward, approachable service.
Why should our clients choose you?
Fixed prices upfront.
Immediate start.
Quick turnarounds.
Structural calculations included.
Convenience.
Unbelievable working knowledge of the domestic planning & building regulations rules due to the number of projects we handle and spread of locations.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes. Your appointed Designer will work entirely remotely over Zoom and our propritary software packages.
We will send a 3D Scan Technician to your property who will collect all of your house measurments in 1 hr.
Architectural Design & Drafting
Planning/Permitted Development/Building Control drawings for all domestic building work.
Free* submission for all council applications.
*Local authority fees apply