Shear Architectural Design Ltd

Darryl helped us redesign our 1930's bungalow to help create a lovely home which now flows perfectly. He also helped us with planning permission and building regulations for a rear and side extension. Darryl was patient with us through our design process, as material costs increased, we had to adapt and think about what could be realistically achieved within budget, which meant a couple of redesigns. All these changes were made very quickly and helpfully. Darryl stayed in contact until our building contractors were in place, who he also recommended and they have been great. We've not quite finished our project and we are hoping to enlist Darryl's help again for the final stage.

Hey Darryl, we wanted to thank you so much for the work you have done on our house from start to finish. It has been a huge undertaking for us, involving a new roof with a new surface material, external insulation and new render, all the outdoors work done and the ground floor gutted, restructured and renovated. It has been a lot of work over a couple of years and what we have appreciated is that you have stayed with us through the whole process right up until the end and long after you have been paid! You have been professional and so helpful and thank you so much for everything! From Philip and Sarah

Darryl gave me clear, accurate information (verbal and written), about the processes involved to convert my garage and how to go about applying for permissions from the relevant authorities and agencies. He also did all the liaising on my behalf, and he is very knowledgeable about all the latest planning laws and regulations. He was clear about the costs involved and did not deviate from what had been promised from the outset. He suggested the best options for using the minimal space available and adapted the plans according to my needs and specifications until I was happy. He always made himself available promptly and nothing was ever too much trouble. Lastly, he provided a list of reputable builders who he has worked closely with in the past, and trusts to carry work to a high standard. Unlike previous experiences with building work at my home, everything proceeded smoothly, efficiently and concluded extremely professionally, and I’m happy with the outcome.

Darryl picked up my commercial development project after two other architects had started work and then let me down. He stepped in quickly, and has given the project all the support and expertise required to bring it to a successful conclusion. Liaising with fire safety, structural engineers, building control and the developer, his input and advice has been invaluable. Highly recommended!

It has been a pleasure working with Darryl in forming the plans for our home. Darryl is incredibly personable, professional, approachable and honest. Darryl has a very positive attitude to work and kept us informed throughout the process of design and planning permission. We especially felt well looked after with Darryl's total understanding and tenacious approach to meeting our conversion and extension desires. What we were told was not possible, Darryl made possible - he has given us our family home. He is clearly a specialist in his field, and very prompt in response to any queries raised throughout the journey. Wouldn't hesitate to work with Darryl again.

We required planning permission for an extension which was managed by Shear. Couldn’t have provided better service, the plans were drawn up, submitted and any queries from the council were dealt with professionally and quickly. They all ensured that the building regs were agreed by the council. Our full plans etc were sent through to us promptly once all the permissions were in place. Excellent service, lovely people and we would thoroughly recommend!

Darryl has been enormously helpful and a real pleasure to work with. He produced fantastic plans for our conservatory very quickly and was really good at keeping in touch throughout. Excellent service from start to finish. We can't recommend him and his company highly enough.

Very good and happy with Daryl and the team always on hand and we will be using again for sure for future projects

I wanted to find a local architect who was able to provide some options for a potential loft conversation. When Darryl came round, he was very approachable and personable to work with. He explained the process and walked me through the different options available. I felt assured with Darryl's experience that the designs would be very professional. I would not hesitate to recommend him as an architect.

Darryl and Shear has been great to work with. He really took his time to understand what we were looking for with the addition of space to our 1930's bungalow. Drawings and modifications were turned around very quickly and we found hime very responsive to all questions.

We had an outline plan in our minds of how we wanted to maximise expanding our house whilst maintaining its cottage feel. Darryl personally visited us and showed us how we could substantially increase volume upstairs to add 3 bedrooms and an ensuite within the footprint, under permitted development. Darryl arranged for his surveyor to call around followed by an engineer and all went to the timescales we were given. Although the local Planning department imposed untenable restrictions, Darryl used his initiative and contacts to reason with the case manager and swiftly agreed to submit full planning. Once again, planning let us down but Darryl immediately got into this and achieved the desired result we needed. It was comforting to deal with a proactive professional who understands how planning officers think and work. So not only were we given a fixed price and a step by step plan of action but when there were frustrating problems with the local authority, Darryl’s experience and abilities to deal and solve planning problems came to light. We have another project in mind and we will definitely be using Shear Architectural Design Ltd for this.

We hired Darryl to design two extensions and a complete refurbishment of a house in Brighton and Hove. Darryl has always been responsive, thoughtful and insightful in his advice and support throughout the process. He will take time to explain each step of the process including all costs involved which put our minds at ease. I would certainly work with him again and would recommend for similar work especially if you are renovating/extending for the first time. Many thanks Darryl!

Darryl has an excellent sense of design and can easily translate ideas into technical drawings. He is easy going, with a calm and relaxed demeanour, and a focused mind which sees tasks completed on time. He can quickly adapt his designs and workload, but does so competently without any stress or pressure. He approaches the challenges of his work with an unfazed attitude, and is good with communicating his ideas, thoughts and plans. A great guy who will get the job done to a high standard!

Daryl was brilliant from the first meeting and the plans was done quick and to a high standard any queries was discussed quick and dealt with we are very happy with the plans specially the 3D ones Thank you

Darryl at Shear Architectural Design has been a pleasure to deal with. Our property is a Grade II Listed house in a conservation area, which has thrown up many unforeseen issues and problems, but Darryl has gone above and beyond all expectations, doing everything to answer any questions or concerns we’ve had throughout the process of improving our property. Highly recommend.

Very professional and easy to work with darryl is A great person and it’s been a great journey working alongside him. We are currently now working on a further project with darryl and highly recommend him. His drawings where exactly how we imagined and he helped us along the way always there if we needed him. Thank you again darryl

Darryl came recommended and was able to insure the process was smooth from start to finish. He was prompt, knowledgeable and flexible throughout and had good connections to structural engineers, builders etc. We will use Darryl again and will be recommending him to friends & family. Thanks Darryl!!!

This was my first time working with an Architect and thank goodness I chose Darryl, he has been an absolute star from start to finish. I had to complete full planning for my extension and Darrly took care of everything including submitting all the paperwork. There were several actions the council wanted, which if I was completing would have perplexed me including obtaining a Heritage statement ( which he completed ) He was happy to answer any questions I had ( and there was a lot ) about all aspects of what I had to do or expect with my build. He even put me in touch with his fantastic structural engineer. In essence, Darrly has got all bases covered if you need any work undertaking. Save yourself a lot of searching and emails, contact Shear Architectural Designs if you want the job doing well. You won’t be disappointed.

Darryl listened carefully to what we anted to achieve and supported us through planning application. He was happy to change drawings when needed. Cost was reasonable compared to others.

From the start to the completion of the applications process, Daryl Shear and his Team have been very helpful! Their ideas have been key in our home. We highly recommended Shear Architectural Design! Marie & Stephen

Professional service, high quality design, perfect layout for my family, the design made the extension feel like its always been there. Would highly recommend to anyone needing an Architect!

Darryl was friendly, communicative and receptive to changes and corrections either needed or wanted throughout the project (single storey residential extension). Plans were always delivered when promised.

Darryl made our project seem simple and was happy to amend the design as it developed. He was responsive to queries and also happy to recommend builders to do the work too.

I found Darryl to be so helpful and patient. The fees are reasonable and they stick to their price. They come back again and again if needed until you are happy with the designs.

I have nothing but the highest praise for Shear Architectural Design Ltd. Mr Shear acted professionally and with courtesy, and was extremely patient listening to any concerns and providing designs of the highest calibre. Mr Shear also helped us engage the services of a structural engineer, and once all of the drawings were completed prepared a full tender pack to make it easy to send to any builder. From assisting with planning permission to being on board to liase with builders, there is really nothing left to chance.

Darryl helped me design a loft conversion to create a lovely spacious bedroom with ensuite. I found him very professional and easy to talk to. He kept me informed throughout the process.

Very professional and happy to help. Highly recommended and we will definitely use again for future projects.

I have been very happy with the work from Shear Architectural Design Ltd. Darryl is very knowledgeable about the ins and outs of the building industry and to me, someone who is quite clueless, he has proved invaluable.

Very pleased with their professional service would recommend to my friends and family.

Shear Architectural Design Ltd - Darryl has been brilliant on all fronts, and deserves the highest ratings possible. I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to work with Darryl on our next project. Our project was a loft conversion, and Darryl came in highly recommended, and definitely lived up to the expectation, and delivered high quality all the way through. Darryl initially came over to discuss the project, timescales and the actual process. We had many iterations, and many changes to the drawings before we ended up with our vision, and Darryl was more than happy to work with us on the changes as they happened, and was very flexible all the way through. We submitted drawings a second time, as we decided on something different "again", and Darryl worked with us on the new updated application, and now we are finally starting the build, and looking forward to seeing our vision become a reality. Darryl has a true can do attitude, and no vision is too big for him to tackle, and he takes on the challenge with enthusiasm and pride. Darryl knows all the ins and outs of the industry and helped us manoeuvre all the complications with ease, and he can recommended high quality trades people so we have peace of mind on that front too. All in all, we’re more than happy to have worked with Shear Architectural Design Ltd and cannot recommend them highly enough. Best of luck with the future projects

Shear architecture was a great pleasure to work with. Darryl designed the adaptations needed to make our house work around our disabled child. He was so helpful throughout the whole process and was always on hand to answer any queries.

Darryl created a splendid property when asked to design our total renovation and extension. We were very precise in what we wanted. He also has some good contacts such as structural engineers and project managers.

Fantastic service, incredibly helpful with great communication. Would definitely use again! Listen's to what is required and comes up with sme great ideas we hadn't even thought of. His drawings are very detailed which helps the build go smoothly and easily. HIGHLY Recommended

Excellent and very detailed in their approach. I've worked with Darryl and the team on numerous projects over the years and every-time the standard of what is produced and the speed in which they turn things around continually improves. Keep up the good work.

We would highly recommend Shear Architectural Design. We are delighted with our new Single story rear extension and conversion of roofspace to habitable use to include a rear dormer. Darryl was totally committed to our project and worked diligently to ensure we were happy with every stage of the process. He listened to all our requirements and the end result surpassed our expectations.His attention to detail was superb and this can really be seen in the end result. He kept use fully informed at each stage of the process. Best of all we really enjoyed working with Darry.xx

We have recently had the pleasure of working with Darryl and are really impressed with a number of factors within his works for us. Darryl was extremely on the ball, efficient, reliable and has an abundance of knowledge when it comes to design works, his drawings were intricately detailed - overall we were hugely impressed and would highly recommend him.

Best set of plans and working drawings ever! Being a builder and working from plans very often I can honestly say the ones Darryl has produced for us are the best, they are clear, precise and full of detail, we will always use him from now on. We had quite a tricky project to get through planning and Darryl battled away making countless amendments until the planners finally gave in. Darryl is extremely knowledgable, easy to work with and professional and I cannot recommend him enough.

We was recommended to use Darryl through a neighbour who had used him on a previous project and he came highly recommended. I can honestly say it has been a pleasure from start to finish! Very professional, knows his stuff and came up with some creative ideas! Would not hesitate to recommend him my self.

Darryl has provided excellent attention to detail with practical well thought out design. He is patient in developing clients aspirations, providing good reference material to bring the designs alive.

Can’t recommend Darryl enough. From the beginning he sought to understand what we were looking to achieve, making suggestions where he thought they would improve what we were aiming for or small changes that would lead to a big reduction in cost. He cheerily reworked the multiple changes we request and then put them back again when we changed our minds. The detailed drawings are much more than we expected and will no doubt lead to a smoother build. Overall, very pleased with Shear.

Darryl went above and beyond from initial contact through to completion always at the end of the phone to run questions past , I’d only use shear architectural design now for my future projects I was that impressed .

I don’t normally right reviews, but in this accession I thought I would because I found his professionalism was outstanding together with his details on his drawings. Even my builder was impressed by it all. Would not hesitate in recommending Mr Darryl Shear for any architectural work in the future.

Shear Architectural Design is consistently professional in its approach to planning and technical work exceptionally good. I will recommend the practice without hesitation

Very efficient,Excellent service and very helpful and nothing too much trouble to Solve any problem arise I definitely recommend it

I am incredibly happy with the service I received from shear Architectural Design, Thank you so much. I contacted this company after having a negative experience with the previous one, and I was not getting anywhere with outstanding issues of building control. I had a very tight time frame as project had already started. They picked up my project, liaised with council & my builders, kept me informed regularly. They managed to get the whole process tied up within 3 days and submitted my application to the council, which had gotten approved very quickly. I found them honest, responsible, reassuring, reasonably priced, and would highly recommend them.

We have used Darryl a couple of times now, and are always extremely satisfied, professional, efficient and helpful with creative ideas.

I have used Shear Architectural Design on several occasions and have the highest regard for their excellent workmanship, detailed drawings and the ease at which I can communicate with them. Daryl is a delight to work with and I would have no hesitation in recommending this company.

From the moment Darryl started the work, he was easy to communicate with, understanding to our needs, and offered brilliant ideas to help realise our dream. He always replied quickly to our enquiries, Emails etc. Even after we thought the plans were completed, he was always helpful when we tinkered with bits and pieces, like the bathrooms. One of the builders, who looked at the plans, actually commented how brilliant and thorough the plans were.

I’ve used Shear Architectural now a couple of times. A single storey extension and loft conversion and both times they have been excellent. Professional, punctual and really keen to get the best out of a space and project. Would highly recommend.

I’ve worked with shear Architectural Design on many occasions ! And find Them to be 100 % professional ! And there detail drawings are some of the best I’ve seen ! Would totally recommend Paul .

Darryl did a superb job on my ground floor extension plans. He was very fast at turning things around, professional and friendly. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to my family and friends.

Darryl is a great person to work with. Friendly, approachable and with a good heart. He is also brilliant at meeting customers' needs. I highly recommend him as an architect if you would like some work done and also if you are a professional in this field and need some help.

Excellent customer service and always ready to visit or contact by phone foe every query we had. Gave us great ideas and how to maximize our space yet keeping within a tight budget. Darryl Shear is easy to talk to and made our whole experience comfortable and positive