Design Spec Ltd
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Register GuaranteeAbout Design Spec Ltd, Southend
Architectural Designer in Southend-on-Sea | Fixed Fee | Design Spec
Design Spec is a specialist residential architectural design practice serving Southend-on-Sea and the surrounding Essex coast. We help homeowners plan, design and gain approval for loft conversions, house extensions, garage conversions and major home renovations - all on a transparent fixed fee, with no hourly billing and no hidden costs.
Every project includes planning permission drawings, building regulations packages, and a free introduction to vetted local builders through our Connect network once your plans are approved.
Our Southend-on-Sea services include:
Loft conversions: dormer & hip-to-gable
- Single and double storey rear extensions
- Side return and wraparound extensions
- Garage conversions and outbuildings
- Planning permission applications
- Building regulations drawings
- Structural calculations
- Party wall surveying
Why homeowners in Southend choose Design Spec:
- Fixed fee from day one: same-day written quote, no surprises
- Unlimited design revisions included as standard
- Planning applications handled end to end
- Structural calculations and party wall surveying available
- Free introduction to trusted, vetted local builders once approved
- 10+ years experience, hundreds of completed projects across Essex
- One-to-one project management throughout
Areas we cover from Southend-on-Sea:
Southend-on-Sea · Westcliff-on-Sea · Leigh-on-Sea · Thorpe Bay · Shoeburyness · Chalkwell · Prittlewell · Rochford · Rayleigh · Wickford · Basildon · Benfleet · Canvey Island · Hadleigh · Hockley
📞 01702 567955
✉️ info@designspec.co.uk
🌐 designspec.co.uk
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Complete Home Renovation
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Contemporary Luxury Loft Conversion
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Premium Light-Filled Extension
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Elegant Dining Room Extensions
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Contemporary House Extensions
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Luxury Living Spaces
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Bespoke House Extensions
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Open Plan Living in Essex
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Modern Kitchen Extension
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Reviews (96)
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Average rating: 5.0 out of 5
Review by Shirley
on 30th July 2026
"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
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- Overall opinion Overall opinion: 5 out of 5.0
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Average rating: 4.83 out of 5
Review by Ben
on 29th July 2026
"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
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- Overall opinion Overall opinion: 5 out of 5.0
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Average rating: 5.0 out of 5
Review by Emina Poljak
on 21st July 2026
"We had plans drawn up for both a loft conversion and a garage conversion, and we couldn't be happier with the service. From the initial consultation through to the final drawings, everything was handled professionally and efficiently. The plans were well thought out, our ideas were listened to, and we were given helpful suggestions to make the best use of the space. Communication was excellent throughout, and the whole process was smooth and stress-free. We would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for architectural drawings or planning advice."
Trader reply: "Thank you for your review. We’re really pleased you were happy with the service and the plans for your loft and garage conversions. We really appreciate your recommendation."
- Initial impression Initial impression: 5 out of 5.0
- Punctuality Punctuality: 5 out of 5.0
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- Overall opinion Overall opinion: 5 out of 5.0
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Average rating: 4.83 out of 5
Review by Simon
on 21st July 2026
"Marcus has been great in understanding out requirements and has successfully created our preplannig application."
- 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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