Business Details
29 Years
experience
Expert Architectural Services in Wallasey
Garry Usherwood Associates is a professional architectural practice with over 25 years of experience delivering comprehensive project services. Our team combines expertise in CAD/BIM software with statutory compliance knowledge to produce accurate, timely construction documentation. We specialise in healthcare, residential, retail, and commercial projects, including work in conservation areas and listed buildings. Our services span the entire project lifecycle from initial concept development to on-site administration. Garry Usherwood, a Chartered Architect registered with the ARB and RIBA, leads the practice alongside Company Director Pam Usherwood.We maintain rigorous quality standards while providing personalised service tailored to each client's specific needs. Our approach ensures all legal requirements are met while maintaining creative design solutions. The practice has established robust administrative systems since its formation in 1997. We offer comprehensive support through planning processes, building control requirements, and contract administration. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our track record of successful project completions across diverse sectors.
Services
Concept Design
Construction Packages
Planning Permission
Building Regulation Approval
Project Administration
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- Chartered architects with 25+ years' experience in diverse sectors
- Specialists in listed buildings and conservation area projects
- Utilise latest CAD/BIM software for precise documentation
- Comprehensive statutory compliance expertise
- Personalised service from concept to construction completion
Associations and certifications
- Architects Registration Board
- Royal Institute of British Architects
Services
Full Architectural Services
We provide comprehensive architectural services covering all project stages from initial concept to construction completion. Our team collaborates with clients and design professionals to develop designs, manage planning processes, and ensure regulatory compliance. With expertise in healthcare, residential, and commercial sectors, we deliver tailored solutions that meet statutory requirements while maintaining design integrity.
Concept Design
Our concept design phase establishes the foundation for successful projects through creative spatial solutions and feasibility studies. We work closely with clients to understand their vision and develop proposals that balance functionality with aesthetic considerations. This stage includes initial sketches, 3D visualisations, and cost planning to ensure alignment with budgetary constraints.
Building Regulation Approval
We prepare detailed technical documentation to secure building regulation approvals and ensure compliance with statutory standards. Our team has extensive experience navigating complex regulatory requirements for new builds, refurbishments, and listed buildings. We coordinate with authorities to streamline the approval process while maintaining design intent.
Project Administration
Our project administration services include contract administration, tendering processes, and on-site monitoring. We provide regular site visits to ensure construction quality and adherence to specifications. Our team manages cost control measures and facilitates communication between all stakeholders throughout the construction phase.
Conservation Projects
We specialise in working with listed buildings and properties in conservation areas, balancing preservation requirements with modern functionality. Our expertise includes sensitive restoration, adaptive reuse, and obtaining necessary consents for historic structures. We maintain the architectural integrity of heritage assets while meeting contemporary building standards.
People
Garry Usherwood
Architect Director
Chartered Architect with 25+ years' experience in healthcare, residential, and commercial projects. Specialises in listed buildings and conservation areas. Regulated by ARB and member of RIBA.
Pam Usherwood
Company Director
Co-founder with responsibility for practice administration and accounting systems since 1997. Provides strategic direction and operational oversight for the architectural practice.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services including concept design, construction documentation, planning permission, building regulation approval, and project administration for diverse sectors.
Do you work with listed buildings?
Yes, we have extensive experience working with Grade I, II*, and II listed buildings, specialising in conservation area projects and heritage preservation.
How do you ensure regulatory compliance?
Our team prepares detailed statutory compliant documentation and maintains registration with the Architects Registration Board to ensure all legal requirements are met.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We specialise in healthcare, residential, retail, and commercial sectors with expertise in both new build and refurbishment projects.
How do you manage construction projects?
We provide comprehensive project administration including contract management, site monitoring, and cost control throughout the construction process.
What technology do you use?
We utilise the latest CAD/BIM software to produce accurate, efficient construction documentation while maintaining design quality and compliance.
