Making designs come alive...

Your home is meant to be your haven. It's supposed to keep you and your family warm and safe, and provide the space you need to live and grow.

So what happens when you start to outgrow your home? What do you do when the space you have no longer fits your family's needs?

Many people will automatically decide to move. Yet whilst you may end up with a larger home, you often have to sacrifice a lot to achieve that 'dream'. It's almost certain that you will end up in more debt. You may have to change jobs or schools, causing massive upheaval in the meantime. You might be further away from the amenities you've grown to rely on; your doctors, dentist, park, favourite restaurant or much-loved local. And this is before you factor in the stress of actually having to pack and move house.

There is an alternative. Don't move – improve!

With the help of Binney & Sims Design in St Neots, you may be able to enjoy the space you crave in your existing home. Numerous homeowners have benefited from owner Katie Davies-Binney's professional and friendly advice, adding innovative extensions, converting unused lofts, cellars and garages into essential living space and transforming badly designed rooms into a home that fits your every need.

With more than 40 years' collective experience in the building trade, Binney & Sims Design may not be architects but they have the CAD design background and on-site knowledge to provide all the expertise you need. 

This can include: 

• Design concepts based on your ideas
• Technical drawings
• Surveys
• Planning application submissions and negotiations
• Project management, including builder's drawings, schedules, pricing, structural calculations, building regulations and on-site management

And the best part is that you can pick and choose the level of service you want. From that valued second opinion on an idea you have for your home to a full turnkey project management service, Binney & Sims Design in St Neots will be there whenever you need. 

Accessible to all

Many people who consider having an extension or any structural work to their property are put off by the initial costs involved. Architects' fees, planning applications – understandably, they can put off first time renovators.

This is where Binney & Sims differs from the norm. The St Neots house design specialist charges an hourly design fee, which means that you can always remain on budget. Drawing up professional property plans are no longer reserved for the wealthy – Katie is committed to ensuring that her service is accessible to all.

All initial consultations are free of charge and an estimate on the time involved in drawing up designs will be discussed during that meeting so you are always aware of costs. For just a few hundred pounds, you could see what your home would become – and it's then completely up to you whether you want to pursue that option.

If you are confident that you want to renovate or extend your house, Binney & Sims Design charges just £600 plus VAT for its Householder Planning Application Submission, which includes:

• Basic survey of the property
• Drawings of existing and proposed design and elevations
• Site map purchase
• Filling out of necessary online forms
• Planning application submission to council
• All negotiations and subsequent resubmissions

Submissions for conservation and listed properties cost an additional £75; the standard planning fee is currently £172.

Conservatories

Sometimes, that much-needed additional space can come in the form of a conservatory. As specialists in hardwood and glass structures, Binney & Sims can design, manufacture, supply and install high end, energy-efficient timber conservatories and orangeries that will bring the outside in and fill your house with light.

More information can be found by clicking here. http://bsconservatories.co.uk

Contact Binney & Sims Design

Please call Katie Davies-Binney on 01480 381 614 for more information about the residential house design services available, and to book a free initial consultation.

Please remember to mention thebestof St Neots when contacting local residential design and build specialists, Binney & Sims Design – thank you.

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