form:form architects limited

This has been a painful and wasteful process from start to finish.Each stage went over promised schedule.When we voiced concerns that the initial quote that came back (before technical drawings stage) was 25K over budget, Steve dismissed our concerns saying at this stage builders always over estimated the costs.When we finally got our precise tender quotes back some were 100% over our initial budget (100K vs our 47K) and the others were also way off! Our fears were correct, we couldn't afford the extension and would only be able to afford an internal remodel.Steve refused to do the re-design work unless we paid him more, citing an increase in building materials for the high quotes rather than his unrealistic design. Builders we spoke to said that inflation had only caused 15-20% increase in materials and wages.We also paid him to help us with material choices- Steve sent two links to materials and arranged for one sample to be sent to us.He also wouldn't give us the full drawings for us to take elsewhere to a cheaper architect to fix the mess unless we agreed not to take any legal or regulatory action, which we were unwilling to do.We have wasted £6000 on Steve alone and 18 months on designs we couldn't afford to get made.Two years on from starting this process we have had to use another architect and are only just about to start the build of a minor home renovation. It has been a stressful and wasteful experience we would not wish on anyone.

Award Winning Customer Service, Although i didn't get any a work done from Steve. He was honest and fair and used his extensive knowledge of the building trade to advice me in the right direction.

We had a fabulous experience from start to finish with Steve. He stuck to our budget and also opened our eyes massively to what could be achieved with our home! He was on hand for help and advice throughout the whole building process which was so valuable. We can’t thank him enough for what he’s done to change our home for the better. Thank you!!

A great experience from start to finish. Steve did a fantastic job on our extension and he was on hand to help with any questions we had throughout the design process and until the build was complete.We would highly recommend Form Form and we are beyond happy with the extension.

Steve is a visionary and a mind reader! We have been so happy with the design he has achieved for us and the fact that he got a very daring design through planning with a very picky authority with no problems!! Oh and he is also a lovely man which always helps!

Steve at form:form was recommended to us by a family friend.After initial meetings to discuss our requirements and potential ideas to deliver these, it was an easy decision to appoint Steve.Working closely together it was an enjoyable experience to see the initial drawings develop into the final scheme which was submitted to planning and ultimately built.Steve struck the right balance between the client requirements and architects vision and we are now happily living in our newly extended house.We would thoroughly recommend Steve and form:form for any similar developments.Ian & Sara Thorpe

Great service from start to finish. The brief to design an extension to enlarge the kitchen was understood and the result is now the heart of the home. Thank you I would highly recommend form:form architects.

Great job. We were given the opportunity to double our office floor space and at short notice, Steve came out, made more than a few helpful suggestions, and assisted in some of the legals. We are very happy with the end result . Thank you.

Steve at form: form architects gave us a first class, professional service from start to finish. We wanted innovative designs for the extension and refurbishment of our home. Steve's creative solutions have provided us with a truly brilliant design. We couldn't be happier!

Steve Hayward at form:form architects designed a kitchen extension for us in 2018 which has changed our style of living style completely! We now spend all our time in the kitchen with it's large south facing patio doors. We'd recommend Steve without question and in fact we've now returned to Steve for another renovation project which he's currently designing! Thank you Steve!!