Testimonials

"We are planning to demolish a small detached garage and single storey side extension and replace with a two storey side extension with reconfiguration of the rest of the property. The plot is extremely small and enclosed on multiple sides.  Rachael guided us through the Design and Planning process taking into account consideration of light and sight for our neighbours. The final agreed plans look great and we are extremely pleased that we have obtained planning permission.  We would not hesitate to recommend Rachael to anyone requiring a diligent and professional architect."

Mr Monckton, Hove House

"We selected Light House Studio as the architect to advise on our ideas for an extension after having had a number of underwhelming discussions with other architects. Rachael immediately grasped our hazy ideas for a kitchen extension and was able to get an outline design down on paper to facilitate a very productive iterative process. We have now arrived at a contemporary design that we are very happy with, but were unable to envisage at the outset. The proposed development has just been granted planning permission and we are being very ably guided through the process ahead by Rachael, who has provided an excellent service throughout. I would not hesitate to recommend Light House Studio to anyone not wanting a "bog-standard" addition to their existing property."

Mr Matthews, Coach House project

"I can not recommend Rachel enough. She helped us achieve our two-story rear extension. From suggesting ideas and producing plans to achieving planning permission and producing structural and electrical drawings. Rachel also has some good contacts and working relationships with other professionals who helped with the structural calculations and brick matching. Rachel is very professional and easy to communicate with and bounce ideas off of. She was able to help us turn our ideas into reality. Thank you!"

Mrs Heaney, Spinney House

"Thank you Rachael for your patience and persistence with our planning application for residential use of a small site in Gosport. Many alterations were needed to meet ever changing requirements to comply with environmental and conservation area demands, and you dealt with them all."

Mrs Donnelly, Stoke House

"Rachael's help was essential for our project, being a substantial remodelling of our first floor and ground floor, with structural alterations. Our numerous discussions and her drawings and guidance and assistance with planning and obtaining structural engineering input has made the difference between it happening or not happening. Thank you Rachael."

Mr Edwards, Springvale House

"We engaged Rachael to design a small extension for our new build bungalow. Rachael guided us through the process, clearly outlining each step based on RIBA protocols and presenting a clear indication of costs at each stage. The planning process went very smoothly with planning permission being granted without any difficulty. Our builder commented that the detailed drawings provided were very good, evidenced by the fact that the build went smoothly… We would have no hesitation in recommending Rachael, she was at all times very professional and meticulous and we are extremely happy with the end product."

Mrs Rhodes, Woodlands Avenue

"Rachael has been immensely helpful since I engaged with her last summer. I really didn’t know what I wanted other than extending the back of the house to make a larger kitchen diner, but maintain a separate area for a lounge/study, since WFH is the new norm. She created 4 design concepts and I’m hoping to get planning permission granted for my favourite design on Wednesday of next week. She has great vision and very helpful. If you want something with a bit of a wow factor than I would highly recommend Rachael. I can’t wait to get started on the build, hopefully later this summer. No hesitations in recommending her."

Ms Urquhart, Gable House

"As we went through the design and planning process, Rachael was very informative, provided feedback and shared past experiences for consideration with the aim to ensure that the end goal is ultimately what you desire. i would thoroughly recommend her."

Mrs Ip, Regent House

"We are planning to renovate our 1930s semi to create a light, bright kitchen/diner/living area and decided to use Rachael to help us with the planning of this project.  Rachael has been a true professional from our very first meeting and ongoing with our project. Her ideas and input have been really helpful and all work up to the current stage has been done to a high standard. Rachael is very helpful with explaining all the stages and processes to us as we have never had building work done before. We look forward to working with her throughout the rest of the project and to see the end results."

Mr Hall, Sedgemere House

"Rachael was great to work with. Having struggled with forming our own ideas for a difficult situation with an old brick porch, she worked with us (including around COVID-19 restrictions) to show us options. With a confident approach to problem solving, we were able to see through what had flummoxed us for years. Rachael worked out all the angles and was able to quickly get us into the planning application process with the local council and kept us updated with progress."

Mr Mitchell, Bishopstoke front extension project