Swann Edwards Architecture

We have been in contact with Swann Edwards for the last couple of years doing a lot of talking and planning for our extension and renovation. George Thorpe (from Swann Edwards) has been working tirelessly to get our planning over the line, we finally started our build 7 weeks ago and we are well on our way to having our dream home. George has been very helpful and responsive. He has listened and he has guided us. We also used the structural engineer that works with Swann Edwards, Brad from WE Engineering. We are still in contact with George sending him updates and pictures of the build progress and we look forward to showing him the finished product !

Very helpful and efficient

Thanks for all your help over the last few years

Great

Great service. Communication and updates at the highest standard. Had a few hiccups with our planning being approved but Swann Edwards came up with a solution for us and communicated that to everyone involved. Thank you

Engagement was good initially from Russell, really liked the design and progressed through to planning approval, although regularly needed to chase progress, very little un-initiated comms from SE.Building regs drawings is where the problems started with the design, 0.5m thick wall build ups, recommended struct engineer suggesting a different approach to ground works. Issues with material junctions, complexity at every level of the building from retaining wall foundations to stepped floor levels, huge roof structure, dormers & rooms in eaves, all of which added cost and complication.Following engagement of multiple contractors and an independent QS cost estimate was double the budget we gave to SE at start of project (price escalation partly responsible but nowhere near 100%) , scheme has now been abandoned.It’s all well and good designing a good looking building but if it’s not buildable for remotely close to your budget, it’s a waste of time and your money.