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Design Spec Ltd

Architectural Services. Design Spec Ltd has been vetted and approved by TrustATrader. Covering Braintree and surrounding areas.

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4.95 out of 5
98 reviews

  • Initial impression Initial impression: 4.95 out of 5.0
  • Punctuality Punctuality: 4.96 out of 5.0
  • Cleanliness Cleanliness: 4.97 out of 5.0
  • Quality Quality: 4.95 out of 5.0
  • Value Value: 4.88 out of 5.0
  • Overall opinion Overall opinion: 4.98 out of 5.0
  • 0 missed appointments in the past 6 months

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About Design Spec Ltd, Braintree

Fixed-Fee Architectural Design for Essex & Hertfordshire

Loft conversions, house extensions, garage conversions with same-day quotes. No hourly billing, no hidden costs. Planning permission & building regulations included. Every project comes with free vetted builder introductions through our Connect network.

✓ Fixed-fee pricing (transparent, no surprises)
✓ Planning applications & building regs drawings included
✓ Structural calculations & party wall surveying
✓ Trusted local experts serving South East
✓ Free intro to vetted local builders once approved

Why Design Spec?

  • Same-day fixed quotes
  • Unlimited design revisions included
  • Planning permission paperwork handled
  • Direct access to trusted builder network
  • 10+ years, 100s of completed projects

Serving: Braintree | Witham | Chelmsford | Colchester | Shalford | Stansted | Great Dunmow | Halstead | Maldon | Billericay

Contact us today!

Website: www.designspec.co.uk
Email: info@designspec.co.uk
Telephone: 01702 567955

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Design Spec Ltd

Owned by James Collinson
Limited company
Incorporated as from 30th June 2014
Verified on 20th September 2017
  • Identification checked
  • Company address verified
  • Customer references checked
  • Agreed to TrustATrader's high standards
  • Agreed to complaints procedure
Braintree
Essex

Insurance details

Provider Hiscox Insurance Company Ltd
Verified 30th June 2026

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Reviews (98)

  • Average rating: 5.0 out of 5

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    "Working closely with Lauren for quite a few months on my plans for extending my home. She has been remarkable and so patient. The key thing to Lauren and the team at DesignSpec. Is that it is no hard sell or push from them. Their approach is calm, professional from the very first call, to meet up and then subsequent discussions. Planning is tricky and where I live it is particularly a fine line of acceptance or not. So, I can only recommend the experience, professional and steady support of Lauren and DesignSpec. Really the best choice and decision I made in choosing them over anyone else."

    • Initial impression Initial impression: 5 out of 5.0
    • Punctuality Punctuality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Cleanliness Cleanliness: 5 out of 5.0
    • Quality Quality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Value Value: 5 out of 5.0
    • Overall opinion Overall opinion: 5 out of 5.0
  • Average rating: 5.0 out of 5

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    "We are very pleased with the service design spec has offered us. Thank you to Lauren, who handled our project she was very accommodating."

    Trader reply: "Thank you for the feedback! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and are pleased you were happy with the service and support from Lauren."

    • Initial impression Initial impression: 5 out of 5.0
    • Punctuality Punctuality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Cleanliness Cleanliness: 5 out of 5.0
    • Quality Quality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Value Value: 5 out of 5.0
    • Overall opinion Overall opinion: 5 out of 5.0
  • Average rating: 5.0 out of 5

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    "Design spec are a very professional architectural outfit that takes on board your full requirements with the understanding of the clients design specification details."

    Trader reply: "Thank you for your review, we’re really pleased to hear this and look forward to continuing to support you throughout the process."

    • Initial impression Initial impression: 5 out of 5.0
    • Punctuality Punctuality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Cleanliness Cleanliness: 5 out of 5.0
    • Quality Quality: 5 out of 5.0
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    • Overall opinion Overall opinion: 5 out of 5.0
  • Average rating: 4.83 out of 5

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    "Design Spec have been great to work with. Extremely informative at the early stages of the process, offering lots of advice and guidance where needed. Would highly recommend - very punctual and easy to get hold of."

    Trader reply: "Thank you for the review! We’re really pleased the team could provide the advice and guidance you needed from the early stages. It’s great to hear that communication was easy and reliable throughout. We appreciate your recommendation!"

    • Initial impression Initial impression: 5 out of 5.0
    • Punctuality Punctuality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Cleanliness Cleanliness: 5 out of 5.0
    • Quality Quality: 5 out of 5.0
    • Value Value: 4 out of 5.0
    • Overall opinion Overall opinion: 5 out of 5.0
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