Transforming old spaces into beautiful new places.

Processes

Your project timeline comprises three main stages, Consultation, Quotation and Services, and we’ll be with you every step of the way. For a more detailed breakdown of our processes, click on the link below.

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Consultation

This is where we get to know each other – we’ll explore your ideas, your requirements and your property, and you’ll learn more about us, the way we work, and how we can turn your dreams into a reality – and with our friendly, straightforward design team ready to listen, we’re confident we’re going to get along!

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Quotation

We’ll pitch you our initial design along with a personalised welcome pack and closing statement and open up a discussion about how best to achieve your home goals. We strive for perfection in everything we do, so we won’t move ahead until you’re 100% confident in our team, our plans and our processes.

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Services

This is where you sit back, relax, and let the magic happen. We’ll guide you through any paperwork or admin required and keep you updated and worry-free throughout the construction and development stages, until it’s time for you to step into your transformed space and start making some memories!

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Testimonials

“Hayden and the team were really lovely and helpful. He had some great ideas about what could be done within my budget and helped me make an informed decision. Definitely recommend HAC.”

Reading, UK

“Absolute amazing, I have the home that I’ve always wanted with the space required for my family. Everyone that completed the work were friendly and hard working. Highly recommend to anyone looking for work done to their property. I would use them again for future build and design work.”

Basingstoke, UK

“Hayden and the team were helpful and friendly throughout. They were always available for queried, and were very knowledgeable about local planning regulations. They listened to what we wanted and drew up very good plans based on our request, in a timely manner. We are very pleased with the service provided and would highly recommend.”

Reading, UK

“Hayden and the team were supportive throughout our Building Regulations Application, making a complicated process as painless and straightforward as possible. They frequently went beyond the call of duty and were impeccably patient despite our best efforts! It was a delight to work with them and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.”

Reading, UK

“HAC were recommended to me on a local Facebook group. I found them to be extremely professional, informative and very approachable. We were guided through the planning process, kept up to date with developments and were able to view the proposed outcome in an innovative way.”

Reading, UK

HAC Design & Build were great from start to finish. Right from the planning stage, communication was very good and any questions I had were answered quickly. The guys worked hard everyday, were very quick, tidy and can’t be faulted. They kept me informed through each stage of the project and would 100% recommend them.

Reading, UK

“We used HAC for the initial planning permission process. They are very prompt with their work and very accommodating to our changing ideas etc. and were honest with what we could and couldn’t have. The application of the planning permission was made almost straight away once the final design was agreed on. Planning permission took a while due to COVID-19 but no fault of HAC and the application went straight through without any questions which was brilliant. Would definitely recommend them and their prices were very competitive to others.”

Reading, UK

“The HAC Designs Team is highly recommended. Professional, efficient and cost effective.”

Reading, UK

FAQs

Why use HAC Designs?

With drive, passion and a friendly, collaborative approach to architectural design, we’ll work closely with you through every step of the design process to create a space that ticks every one of your boxes and more, ensuring you can sleep easy knowing your home is in the safest hands.

We are flexible to our clients’ requirements and needs, understanding every project is unique, and we’ll talk you through it all right at the very beginning – why not take a look at our Process Timeline for more information?

Of course! We offer a free 30-minute consultation to explore options and listen to your requirements before sharing our ideas with you – we’re confident that our incredible designers will be able to inspire you!

If you’d like to discuss a project you have in mind, get in touch to arrange a chat within our working hours of 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Outside of these hours, or if you’re based outside a 30-mile radius of our Reading Head Office, we require a consultation fee of £120 + VAT.

We do not carry out building control inspections, as this requires the local authority or an independent building control surveyor, however we can arrange site visits if needed and are happy to advise you on what is required – why not get in touch with our projects team if you want to know more?

After undertaking an on-site consultation, we’ll be able to advise whether planning is needed. If you’d like to find out more, have a look at the Planning Portal website.

Upon validation of your planning application, a typical application requires 8-13 weeks for a decision to be made and communicated to you. Please see our process sheet for further information.

Absolutely – we carry out the submission of planning applications on behalf of our clients and liaise with the case officer throughout the duration of the planning process.

We have an in-house structural engineering part of HAC Structure; who is always happy to help.

Subject to conditions, permitted development rights within residential dwellings allow certain works and changes that do not require planning permission. However, building control will still be required. To find out whether your project would fall under this category or not, an on-site consultation is encouraged.

We are! HAC Build are our in-house contractors with over 35 years’ experience and the same reputation for quality as the rest of our group, including our Interiors and Landscaping teams – why not check out our services page to find out more.

Subject to scale of the development, a single storey extension can typically take 8-10 weeks (approx.) – but every timeline is unique. Why not arrange a consultation to find out more about your individual project?

Whenever is best for you and your family! At HAC, we believe there’s nothing more important than you being comfortable in your home, and we can kick-off your development whenever suits you.

Absolutely – we love working with clients to completely transform their property – why not check out our projects page for a little taster of what we can do.

Let’s talk, get in touch.

    There’s always another way.

    Reading (HAC HQ)
    Arena Business Centres
    100 Berkshire Place
    Wharfedale Road
    Winnersh
    RG41 5RD

    Portsmouth
    Lancaster Court
    8 Barnes Wallis Road
    Fareham
    PO15 5TU

    Richmond
    Parkshot house
    5 Kew Road
    Richmond
    TW9 2PR

    t: 01276 402 444
    e: info@hac-designs.co.uk