Hampshire Architect

"I highly recommend Carrie, she lays out really clearly at each step what you’re paying for with regards to her service and also the next steps required. She provides a pack of handy tips and useful information before the meeting so we have an idea of what to consider when embarking on a project. Carrie came to our house for an initial discussion about what we would like and she agreed its feasibility. Carrie had allowed enough time to extend the meeting if we wanted to and we asked Carrie to measure up and put a plan together. We sat around our kitchen table discussing ideas and finishing with an outline of a drawing plan, all done at one meeting. Carrie then took that away and produced a professional drawing which she sent to us a couple of weeks later, with further information, costings and contacts. There’s no pushy selling, we were very much listened to and it’s given us good ideas for what is feasible. Thank you Carrie."

"We recently moved to the area and bought a house in Netley. As our forever home we want to extend it, particularly to add a downstairs bathroom, utility room and extend the living space. We also wanted to make the most of our lovely garden incorporating this into our living space. As newbies to the area, no local contacts and having never done this sort of project before, we were unsure how to start. I saw Carrie’s Facebook advert and we decided Carrie was somebody we would be interested to work with. We are so pleased we weren’t wrong. We arranged an initial call with Carrie to outline our thoughts and wishes. Carrie worked flexibly to get us up and running with a consultation session booked. When we met Carrie, we immediately felt comfortable and confident that she could help us. Carrie explained the processes involved and listened to us (a very important skill). During this session, Carrie combined our ideas with her own suggestions completing a sketch that embodied these. Carrie is extremely skilled at bringing to life thoughts and ideas on an outline plan. One of the differentiating factors in Carrie’s service is the information she shares. From the steps that need to be taken, the planning processes to be tackled, the different options to consider for heating, lighting, doors etc. Most important of all though is the key contacts she has built up. We are currently working with her recommended Architect; Alex and our plans are in for approval. I feel we would have struggled to get to this position so quickly without Carrie’s help. We would recommend giving her a call if you’re thinking of starting a home improvement project."

"We had the pleasure of working with Carrie briefly recently whilst exploring the option to extend our home. From the outset Carrie was absolutely brilliant, she explained the process and costs really clearly from the outset. She also sent us some extremely helpful information on things we should consider. Whilst we did not actually proceed with the project due to some challenges at our home, we would not have been able to make that decision without her help. As we could not proceed with an extension she gave us some very sensible ideas of how to use the space we do have better. Carrie is so knowledgeable and easy to chat to. We may plan a project at a new property and if we do she will be the first person I call! Thank you Carrie."

"Carrie was excellent and just what we needed! We had spent years pondering over different ideas we thought we had to give our home those final bits we need for the family. Carrie's advice helped to move our ideas list from too long and outlandish to some really practical steps forwards. Fantastic advice and great resources."

"We have recently completed a full renovation of our 1970s linked detached house. The process started with an initial consultation with Carrie from Hampshire Architect, to understand what we could do with the existing space and if really any extension was required. We also looked at the cost implication of every option. Carrie, provided us sketches and cost breakdown to help with our planning. We are incredibly pleased with the service and can say with great confidence that had we not sat down with Carrie at the start, our planning and budgeting would not have been as thorough. The result is a renovation that we are incredibly happy with and achieved within our budget. Sincere thanks to Carrie for the consultation and recommendations. A truly first class service - highly recommended."