Business Details
19 Years
experience
Expert Architectural Design & Planning Services
Established in 2007 by Keith Grearbanks, KJG Design is a dedicated architectural design and planning service operating across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and surrounding areas. We specialise in delivering comprehensive solutions for domestic and small commercial projects, including home extensions, loft conversions, garage conversions, and new builds. Our expertise lies in obtaining planning approvals and building regulation approvals, ensuring compliance with all necessary standards. We offer a start-to-finish service, guiding clients from initial concept to project completion. Our approach eliminates the need to coordinate multiple professionals, streamlining communication and reducing delays.With over 15 years of experience, we provide fixed, transparent pricing with no hidden charges. Our team focuses on understanding each client's unique needs, delivering tailored designs that balance creativity with practicality. We cater to homeowners, tenants, small businesses, and building contractors, offering support at every project stage. Our knowledge of local planning authorities and conservation areas ensures efficient navigation of regulatory requirements. KJG Design prides itself on affordability without compromising quality, making professional architectural services accessible to a wide range of clients.
Services
Planning Permission Applications
Building Regulations Advice
Loft Conversions
Garage Conversions
New Builds
Conservation Area Projects
Structural Calculations
SAP Reports
Tree Surveys
Acoustic Reports
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer fixed pricing with no hidden charges since 2007
- Our team handles planning approvals and building regulations compliance
- We provide end-to-end project support from concept to completion
- Specialists in conservation area projects and complex conversions
- Local knowledge of Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Buckinghamshire planning authorities
Services
Planning Permission Applications
We prepare and submit planning permission applications for domestic and commercial projects. Our expertise ensures compliance with local authority requirements while maximising approval chances. We handle all project types from small extensions to new builds in conservation areas.
Building Regulations Advice
Our team produces detailed building regulation drawings and obtains necessary documentation. We ensure projects meet structural, fire safety, accessibility, and energy performance standards. We coordinate associated reports including structural calculations and SAP assessments.
Loft Conversions
We design and plan loft conversions that maximise space while meeting regulatory requirements. Our service includes creating detailed drawings, obtaining approvals, and providing construction documentation. We specialise in creating functional living spaces from unused roof areas.
Garage Conversions
We convert existing garages into habitable spaces while ensuring compliance with planning and building regulations. Our service covers design, approval submission, and detailed construction plans for residential and commercial conversions.
New Builds
We provide full design and planning services for new residential and small commercial buildings. Our approach balances creative design with regulatory compliance, offering clients complete project packages from initial concept to approval.
People
Keith Grearbanks
Founder
Keith established KJG Design in 2007 with over 15 years' experience in architectural design. He specialises in planning approvals and building regulations compliance, managing projects from concept to completion while maintaining direct client communication.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and surrounding areas including London's northern districts.
What's the difference between an architect and architectural designer?
Architectural designers provide similar services to architects at more affordable rates, specialising in domestic and small commercial projects without the higher overheads of traditional architectural practices.
Do you handle full project management?
While we focus on design and approvals, we can coordinate associated services like structural engineering reports and conservation surveys through trusted partners.
How are your prices structured?
We offer fixed pricing with no hidden charges, providing transparent cost estimates before work commences.
What types of projects do you handle?
We specialise in home extensions, loft conversions, garage conversions, new builds, and small commercial developments including planning applications and building regulation compliance.
