Architectural design West Midlands | SSJ Chartered Surveyors

Are you planning to extend your property? Perhaps a loft conversion or ground-level extension would give your home some much-needed space, or maybe you need to undertake a major refurbishment of your commercial premises.

Whether you’re building a house from scratch or converting a factory into a retail space, our team at Silk Sharples Jennings can help. We offer a complete range of planning and design services, including project management and building regulation compliance, to help you construct the perfect space for your home or business.

SSJ Architectural Design Services

Our experienced team of designers understand the complexities of the planning process and can ensure that your new building or room meets all of your requirements and follows strict construction legislation. We are focused on making sure that your project runs as smoothly as possible, and our experts will help you deal with any technical issues that arise.

Regardless of whether you are extending a modest residence or converting a large production facility, our technical drawing and design services can help you to determine the best use of your space. This includes a full, measured survey of any existing buildings, which can be included in your planning application.

All of our drawings are complete to building regulation requirements, and our team carry out their work using industry-standard CAD (Computer Aided Design) software. This ensures that your plans can be easily understood between stakeholders and contractors, and designs can be modified and updated as your requirements change.

Read Our Reviews

    
 
 
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   Michelle Moore 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Silk Sharples Jennings, (SSJ) have staked their reputation on thorough assessments of two properties for us, bringing peace of mind about the good the bad and the ugly in all they expertly surveyed.

With years of practice, Paul Sharples saved us thousands of pounds in what would have been a disastrous investment. He left no stone unturned, and from the tallest to the smallest of details he exhausted all efforts to expose his findings until the proof became apparent.

We exited his office feeling relieved that the SSJ survey had been carried out, rather than full of regret that we had not purchased the property.

Attention to detail has been a key theme throughout both survey reports. With a quick turnaround from Sian in the office, we could liaise using our brochure to pinpoint exactly what we needed to do and obtain realistic quotes, so we could continue with executive decision making and keep our senses tuned in to where we were at and what we needed to do.

Mr. Sharples went beyond his inspections, seeing us personally to review exactly what his findings were. He ensured a descriptive and fair assessment of the second property and nailed every detail until we knew exactly what we were looking at. We are now confident about our purchase.

Don't waste time buying a house and all it encompasses without consulting the best that money can buy. You might think you will save time and money by not doing a survey; but I sincerely doubt it. Even when the jobs listed are finalised on the property, we will continue to save thousands more than it cost us to pay Silk, Sharples, Jennings to ensure everything is correct and proper inside and out of the house, making a decent survey from SSJ the ultimate weapon in ensuring a watertight home

If you are fortunate enough to come across a limited survey report, lucky you; it won't be because SSJ have cut corners, it'll be because you found an amazing house with nothing more than a solid foundation with iron clad assurance!

100% recommended.
  
 
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   Martin Ward 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very detailed report which has helped us seek out the appropriate contractor to carry out the requisite improvement work.
  
 
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   Antony David Davies FRSA 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Grand professional company, highly recommended.
  
 
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   R Benson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic service!
David Silk at SSJ recently designed plans for an extension for us, and managed the planning application from start to finish. The process ran smoothly throughout, entirely due to the professional, reliable and friendly service I received from David.
The plans were excellent, David understood what we were trying to achieve and used his knowledge & experience to suggest changes, which improved the design immeasurably. We were kept updated regularly during the process and David always delivered on time and exceeded my expectations.
I would recommend David at SSJ to anyone in a heartbeat, clearly expert at what he does and a pleasure to work with.
  
 
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   sophie groom 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Professional, reliable and helpful. David Silk recently designed and guided us through planning for a first floor extension, without his guidance I'm convinced we would not have planning permission. The drawings I received were high quality, David thought of everything from head height to space and light. David used his expertise, experience and initiative to liase with the planning office, ensuring an acceptable solution to meet planning requirements could be reached without the need for a lengthy appeal. When required David submitted redraws for my review within hours. David even took the time to contact me to inform me of regulation changes that would effect the build. I could not be happier with the level of service I have received.
  
 
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   Sam Hartley 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really helpful, David was professional and friendly and has helped us right through the process.
  
 
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   Andrew Stephens 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As a novice to the planning game. It can be daunting to say the least! on friends recommendation my partner and I approached David Silk as our preferred surveyor to plan our home extension. We have found David to be very professional, helpful,  easy to talk to. Approachable and considerate to what we thought might have been at times, basic questions. David always listened to our concerns and has assisted with instructing a structural engineer and approved building inspectors.  We have no hesitation in recommending David Silk of Silk Sharples Jennings Chartered Surveyors to assist anyone with their building ventures.
  
 
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   John Smith 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. From overseas we bought an old house needing extensive renovation which due to Covid were unable to see it.  We engaged Colin to design and manage the renovations and alterations.  Despite all our communications being over Zoom etc Colin quickly grasped what we were wanting and developed plans meeting our requirements to retain the character of the house whilst bringing it up to modern standards and complying with all the regulations. and attending to the smallest detail.  He obtained us an excellent builder and as they ran in to various and some significant challenges kept us informed and overcame them to great results! Colin handled all the beaurocracy, finances etc and made the whole process stress free for us.  Despite significant extra unforseen work being necessary he was able to make savings elsewhere that enabled it to come in pretty much on budget.

Now we have finally seen the house and are living in it we are very pleased with the result.  We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Colin.
  
 
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   Keithyboy25 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Couldn't have done more for us in our extension planning and application. David was clear in his communication every step of the way, listening to our needs and guiding us through the possibilities and their implications. Felt well looked after and the entire process was smooth and trouble free. Would definitely recommend and use again
  
 
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   Tim Robbins 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent customer service from Dave, very friendly, honest and trustworthy. Dave was very knowledgable and informed us about everything. We would highly recommend the service.

Construction Project Management

Silk Sharples Jennings also offers a full project management service, tailored to suit your individual needs and the specific demands of the properties involved.

Our construction project management typically includes drawing up the full specification for the building, then obtaining competitive tenders from relevant contractors. Once we have arranged the contracts, our qualified team will work in conjunction with local authorities and private building inspectors to oversee the construction site.

This service is designed to take away the stress of managing a complex project, leaving you confident that it’s being handled by our team of experienced project managers.

Contact SSJ Surveyors

If you have any questions about our architectural design services, or if you would like a no-obligation quote for your project, contact us today.

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