Architects in North West England
10 practices covering North West England. Listings are business information researched by Renovome; contact details and matching happen inside Workspace.
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Natural, sustainable design studio working on rural homes, retrofit and extensions.
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Residential architecture practice serving North West England.
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UK architecture or architectural design practice providing residential, renovation, extension, new-build or related architectural services in Preston / North West.
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Residential architecture practice serving North West England.
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Residential architecture practice serving North West England.
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Residential architecture practice serving North West England.
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Residential architecture practice serving North West England.
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Residential architecture practice serving North West England.
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UK architectural design practice providing residential design, home-extension, renovation, planning or building-regulations services in North West.
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Residential architecture practice serving North West England.
How to choose an architect in North West England
Bring an architect or architectural designer in first, before you commit to a layout or a budget. They test what is possible on your house, produce the drawings a builder can price, and handle the planning application.
- Check whether they are ARB registered, and whether the practice is RIBA chartered.
- Ask to see two projects the same size and type as yours, in the same kind of property.
- Ask which stages the fee covers, and what is charged separately.
- Ask who does the building regulations drawings and who answers the builder's questions on site.
- Ask about their planning approval record with your local council.
What architects in North West England typically work on
- Rear, side return and wrap-around extensions
- Loft conversions and roof alterations
- Whole-house renovations and reconfigurations
- Planning applications, appeals and permitted development checks
- Building regulations packages and tender drawings
Typical 2026 fees for architects
| Item | Typical 2026 cost |
|---|---|
| Feasibility and concept design | £1,200 - £3,500 |
| Planning drawings and application | £1,800 - £5,000 |
| Building regulations package | £1,500 - £4,500 |
| Full service, percentage of build cost | 7% - 14% |
| Hourly rate for advice | £75 - £160 |
Indicative 2026 UK ranges, not quotations. London and the South East usually sit at the top of each range. Last reviewed: September 2026.
Common questions
- Do I need an architect for an extension?
- Not legally, but you do need drawings good enough for building control and for builders to price the same job. An architect or architectural designer produces those and usually saves more than their fee in avoided rework.
- What does an architect cost in 2026?
- Between £1,800 and £5,000 for planning drawings on a typical domestic extension, or 7 to 14 per cent of build cost for a full service.
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