Hampshire Architect Services
My pay-as-you-go service starts with a Design, Budget and Sustainability Consultation at your home.
We can explore ideas, costs, planning requirements and constraints such as building regulations, party wall issues, trees, drains and foundations. If you are ready to proceed, I can stay on to measure up and prepare sketch designs with you at your table.
Clear, practical help from the start
I specialise in every aspect of home design and can help you get the best from your home improvement project. I work on single and two storey extensions, loft conversions, internal and external remodelling projects and, occasionally, advise that it may be better to demolish a run-down conservatory in favour of a patio or even move house.
As a mum of two, and having extended and renovated several of my own houses over the years, I understand how important it is for homes to work well for real family life. I also aim to make the design process clear, practical and understandable.
Good if you are wondering:
- Should we move or improve?
- Can we extend or reconfigure this home?
- What might planning allow?
- What could the project cost?
- Where should we start?
What I personally provide
Practical design advice, sketch ideas and early-stage clarity before you commit to the next stage.
Design, budget and sustainability consultations
I can talk through ideas, priorities, project constraints, sustainability options and realistic next steps.
Collaborative design meetings
I can work through ideas with you, often with on-the-spot sketch plans around your table.
Feasibility and budget studies
I can help you understand what may be possible before spending too much time or money in the wrong direction.
User-friendly sketch drawings
I prepare sketch design plans, cross sections and elevations that help everyone understand the proposal.
Colour artist’s impressions
I can prepare visuals and mood-boards to help you picture how your home could look and feel.
Detailed budget costing
I can help you get a clearer sense of likely costs, options and priorities before moving forward.
Support beyond the design stage
Beyond the design stage, I work closely with local reputable professionals who can help move your project forward.
- Planning drawings, including submitting and handling applications
- Construction plans, sections and elevations
- Building regulations drawings, including submitting and handling applications
- Structural calculations for removing walls and specialist foundations where required
- Party wall notices, negotiation and awards
Kind words from consultation clients
A few examples of feedback from homeowners who started with practical advice and early sketches.
“We can’t thank you enough for the consultation today. Your ability to listen well, your knowledge of the industry and your attention to detail has resulted in preliminary sketches that we feel can help us realise our dream.”
Mr & Mrs Lawless
Horton Heath
“Thank you very much for your time yesterday evening and useful info pack, you have been extremely helpful and have given us lots to think about! A very useful and informative evening!”
Mr & Mrs Wong
Bassett
“Excellent advice, informative and thoughtful. Thank you Carolyn.”
C&F
Southampton
Examples of design work
Sketches, colour elevations, artist’s impressions and planning drawings help make ideas easier to understand.
Not sure which service is right for you?
Start with a free discovery call before deciding whether to book a paid consultation.