James Howell Designs
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Register GuaranteeAbout James Howell Designs, Halstead
James Howell Designs is a professional company established in 1988, who takes pride in providing clients with a professional, friendly and personal service in architectural design, planning applications and building regulation plans. With a wealth of experience in both domestic and commercial design you can be sure to get the service you deserve.
Our team consists of highly experienced, qualified architectural designers, interior designers, planning consultants and structural engineers.
We deal with an array of residential planning and construction projects from small to medium projects such as a house extension, loft conversions and larger multi-faceted projects.
At James Howell Designs, we guide you through these considerations, offering expert advice and tailored solutions for every stage of your architectural journey. We will turn your ideas into reality, your house into a home and your workspace into one to be enjoyed. We will make your dreams come true whilst maintaining a professional experience.
Our team make every effort to satisfy our clients with the excellence of work, receptiveness and an authentic concern for their achievements.
James Howell Designs is dedicated to all projects undertaken from initiation to completion.
We can submit your planning and building applications and liaise with your council on your behalf. We will listen to your ideas and put the project together based on your input and our wealth of experience whilst working with you throughout to get the design exactly as you want it. We tailor our services to meet your needs.
Our services include:
- Planning Consultancy
- Site Survey
- Architectural Drawings
- 3D Planning Drawings
- Planning Applications
- Building Regulations Control Drawings & Applications
- Structural calculations
- Floor Plans
- New Home Plans
- Garage Conversion
- Extension & Loft Conversion Plans
- Planning Appeals
- Interior Design
We are happy to work with both domestic and commercial clients. Please feel free to call us for friendly, professional advice or visit our website
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- A new build home over 3 floors with 6 bedrooms, gallery staircase, integral garage, underfloor heating throughout
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- A new build 5 bedroom dwelling, with the lounge kitchen dining room at 1000sqft on a split level and gallery entrance lobby. lots of wow
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- Refurbishment of 15th century cottage in Essex, with underfloor heating, open plan living
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- New 6 bedroom dwelling with gallery staircase
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- CropDownloadDeleteA new build home over 3 floors with 6 bedrooms, gallery staircase, integral garage, underfloor heating throughout
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- The front elevation at Trusses Road
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- The rear elevation of Trusses Road, Bradwell on sea. The eccentric design of the glazing offers a contemporary and traditional twist.
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- Trusses Road, Bradwell, Essex, This photo was taken inside the entrance lobby. This double height space is flooded with daylight and views across the countryside
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- Standing on the landing at Trusses Road, the winding staircase and gallery offers views of the countryside
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- A single storey rear extension to provide a larger open plan kitchen family room with utility room and WC and access to the rear of the garage
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- The single storey rear extension provides a link from the kitchen and lounge and a room which can be used all year round
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James Howell Designs
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Insurance details
| Provider | AIG |
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| Verified | 29th October 2025 |
Essex
Qualifications
- BA Hons in Architecture
- Associate of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologist
Associations
Reviews (10)
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Average rating: 5.0 out of 5
Review by Oliver Barber
on 22nd May 2025
"This is the first time we have used James, and have been very impressed. Previous experience with architects is they more or less do what you ask for without any flair themselves. James has proved his worth coming up with ideas we had not thought of, and bringing the whole project to life. Taken a real interest in our job and now spending time with the builders making sure they completely understand the job. Will definitely use him again and would seriously recommend."
- Initial impression Initial impression: 5 out of 5.0
- Punctuality Punctuality: 5 out of 5.0
- Cleanliness Cleanliness: 5 out of 5.0
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- Value Value: 5 out of 5.0
- Overall opinion Overall opinion: 5 out of 5.0
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Review by Maria
on 16th May 2025
"James is professional, efficient and thinks outside the box. He’s totally on the side of his clients. He really has looked out for me and my partner and ensured we are getting the best value for money from our builders. Thank you James 👍"
- Initial impression Initial impression: 5 out of 5.0
- Punctuality Punctuality: 5 out of 5.0
- Cleanliness Cleanliness: 5 out of 5.0
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- Overall opinion Overall opinion: 5 out of 5.0
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Review by Robbie
on 19th February 2025
"James Howell provided a great service making obtaining planning approval and submitting building control application and easy process. Thanks for your help James."
- Initial impression Initial impression: 5 out of 5.0
- Punctuality Punctuality: 5 out of 5.0
- Cleanliness Cleanliness: 5 out of 5.0
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- Overall opinion Overall opinion: 5 out of 5.0
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Review by James Bernie
on 9th October 2024
"He's design features are great!"
- 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
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