Business Details
Your Trusted Architects for Innovative Design Solutions
Established over two decades ago, Architects Direct has cultivated a reputation for exceptional personal service and innovative building design. Based in Heswall on the Wirral Peninsula and Crosby, our strategic locations enable us to serve Cheshire, Merseyside, the North West of England, and North Wales. Our founding director, Nick Belderbos, qualified as a Chartered Architect in 2001 and identified a gap in the domestic market for professional architectural guidance. We prioritise client needs by ensuring projects adhere to budgets, timelines, and quality standards through a structured approach. Our network of consultants and contractors ensures seamless project execution, from initial sketches to final completion.We specialise in domestic and commercial projects, including extensions, refurbishments, and new builds, with a focus on cost transparency and design adaptability. Our services are tailored to avoid hidden costs, offering fixed fees for sketch proposals, planning applications, and building regulations. Regular site visits and progress meetings guarantee adherence to technical standards and client expectations. Our commitment to quality and client satisfaction has made us the preferred choice for homeowners across the North West. We believe architecture should reflect evolving lifestyles, ensuring every project balances functionality with aesthetic appeal.
Services
Sketch Proposals
Planning Applications
Building Regulations
Contractor Selection
Project Management
New Builds
Extensions
Refurbishments
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in architectural design and project management.
- Our network of trusted consultants ensures seamless project execution.
- Fixed fees for sketch proposals and planning applications provide cost transparency.
- We prioritise client needs with a structured, budget-conscious approach.
- Regular site visits guarantee adherence to technical standards and quality.
Services
Sketch Proposals
We collaborate closely to develop tailored designs aligned with your budget and vision. Initial cost estimates ensure clarity before finalising plans. Fixed fees provide transparency, avoiding unexpected expenses.
Planning Applications
Our team prepares and submits detailed plans for planning permission, leveraging expertise to navigate local authority requirements. Fixed fees include continuous client updates and liaison with authorities.
Building Regulations
We produce detailed technical drawings to meet regulatory standards, ensuring high-quality construction. Drawings form part of tender submissions, guaranteeing adherence to specifications and avoiding hidden costs.
Contractor Selection
We assist in selecting reliable contractors through competitive tenders, ensuring transparent pricing. Detailed schedules prevent overlooked costs, and fixed fees align with project budgets.
Project Management
We manage contracts, conduct site visits, and host progress meetings to ensure quality and adherence to timelines. Monthly payment plans maintain transparency and accountability throughout the project.
People
Nick Belderbos
Founding Director and Lead Architect
Nick Belderbos, a Chartered Architect since 2001, founded Architects Direct to address gaps in domestic architectural services. With over two decades of experience, he ensures projects combine innovative design with practical execution.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We cover Cheshire, Merseyside, the North West of England, and North Wales.
What services do you offer?
We provide sketch proposals, planning applications, building regulations, contractor selection, and project management for domestic and commercial projects.
Why use an architect for small projects?
Even minor alterations benefit from professional guidance to ensure quality, compliance, and cost efficiency.
How do you manage project costs?
We use fixed fees, detailed schedules, and competitive tenders to maintain budget transparency and avoid hidden expenses.
What is your design approach?
We focus on innovative, lifestyle-driven designs that adapt to evolving needs while prioritising functionality and aesthetics.
How are projects managed?
We oversee contracts, conduct site visits, and hold monthly meetings to ensure quality, timelines, and budget adherence.
Reviews (3)
Jane Bell
Dec 06, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Architects Direct did an incredible job designing my new home, an annex at the bottom of my daughters garden. The attention to detail was incredible, I absolutely love my home!
Architects Direct did an incredible job designing my new home, an annex at the bottom of my daughters garden. The attention to detail was incredible, I absolutely love my home!
Becky Thomas
Dec 03, 2021
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I cannot recommend Nick and his team highly enough. Nick came up with some great design options, well within our modest budget. And he supported us during the whole project. We absolutely love our extension, thank you!
Sidius
Jul 16, 2020
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Unfortunately we have had a bad experience with this company. We paid over 1k for sketches which were outside of our budget and we had to abandon our build. The company did not seem concerned about there mistake or putting it right. I wish we had used a different architect and not wasted our money.
