Architectural Design in St Albans
Our service starts at the beginning of your dream home project – with architectural design and planning applications.
As part of the Phase A: Feasibility Study, our expert architects produce extremely high quality plans which ensures that the whole project runs more smoothly in the later stages.
We can also apply for the following (where required) for your project once the Phase A study is complete:
- Planning Applications.
- Application for Permitted Development (Certificate Of Lawful Development).
- Documentation regarding archaeological requirements.
- Documentation regarding endangered species.
- Thames Water Build Over Agreements.
Then, once under Contract To Build:
- Complete Building Regulations packages, to include, where required. All structural engineering, below-ground drainage and foundation and construction design and specification.
- We can also assist with party wall activities that, as the property owner, you may be obliged to undertake.
Architectural Design in St Albans FAQs
Do we need to speak to an architect about our project before we speak to you?
We offer a complete range of Architectural Design services, from concept as part of Feasibility all the way through to the build and sign-off, so we can be your first and only port of call. We'll be there for you throughout the whole Design + Build process.
Do you provide the same services as an architect?
Yes we do, and much more, as we also offer integrated Structural Engineering services, total Building Regulations packages, Project Management, 3D Colour rendering and Interior Design and Garden design services as well.
That said, here's where using Eagle Design + Build as your architectural designer in St Albans really takes off. Because we price and subsequently build in-house, we can value-engineer your design to be aligned with your budget.
We can also give you accurate, informed costs of variation very early in the process. Let's say you'd like to know the difference in cost between white PVCu- double glazed windows and aluminium framed bespoke coloured triple-glazed, we can tell you these variables very quickly.
Crucially, extending a house will always require some form of alteration (and often renovation) of the existing house, and so we ensure that we advise on the practical and pragmatic allowances you should make for these. Ignoring this is one of the main reasons projects go over budget, don't finish at all, or never even get started.
What about planning, consents & project management?
We handle all of these in-house, with a very small set of points of contact, so every part of the process is very streamlined. We also assist to provide specialists where required, which could include Arboricultural, Ecological, Archaeological, Daylight and Highways Agency Consultancy if required. Assistance with Party Wall matters can also be provided.
What are the advantages of using Eagle Design + Build as our Architectural Designer in St Albans?
There are a number of advantages of Eagle Design + Build being your Architectural Designer.
These include:
a) We survey promptly, and your first pass drawings are available for our first design review within a set period of time. The production of the next set of design iterations, where required, are completed promptly.
b) We are very, very experienced in terms of local planning legislation and the Town and Country Planning Act. This avoids the pitfalls inexperienced designers fall into by submitting plans that are unlikely to gain Planning or Permitted Development approval. As of June 2025, in six years we've only had two outright refusals, and we've won both of those at appeal, including the recovery of costs.
c) We are very experienced at designing, pricing and building in Conservation Areas or properties of historic or architectural note, and are sensitive to the requirements of these. We also have access to a Planning Consultant for projects that may require their services.
d) We can also handle a Pre-Application meeting with the local authority to get initial feedback on your plans.
e) We're highly motivated to keep all of the stages of design and approval on course to get to the build stage.
Will it cost more to use Eagle Design + Build as our architect?
Overall it will generally cost you less, be less stressful, and it will be quicker, as we can move to the pricing and value-engineering stages very quickly. We also assign build slots many months in advance, allowing you plenty of time to arrange your finances and clear the relevant parts of your home / relocate if required.
What's the first step in the process?
Just give us a call on 07795 174459 or 01727 743829 for a no-obligation confidential initial discussion about your requirements. Or email us at: [email protected]
