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Architects by city
All UK locationsArchitects by project type
All project types- Barn conversions Agricultural buildings turned into homes, often under Class Q or full planning.
- Basement conversions New and converted basements, including waterproofing and party wall work.
- House extensions Single and double storey, rear, side return and wraparound extensions.
- Listed buildings and conservation Work to listed buildings and homes in conservation areas.
- Loft conversions Dormer, hip to gable and mansard lofts, with the structural and fire rules they bring.
- New build homes One-off houses on a plot, from site appraisal to completion.
- Renovation and refurbishment Whole house renovations and reconfiguring existing layouts.
- Sustainable and Passivhaus Low energy design, Passivhaus and healthy materials.
Get quotes without the legwork
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Describe your project
What you want to build, where, and roughly when. It takes two minutes.
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We find suitable practices
We pass your brief to up to three practices that work on projects like yours in your area.
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Compare and decide
They contact you directly. Compare their approach and fees, then choose. There is no obligation.
Guides before you hire
All guides
Guides
How architects charge for house projects
Fixed fees, percentage fees and hourly rates: what each one covers, and how to compare fee proposals from different practices.
Guides
Do you need an architect for an extension?
Nobody is required to use an architect, but for most extensions the design, planning and technical drawings are where an architect earns their fee.
Editorial standards
How we choose architects
Our lists are editorial. Practices are included on the strength of their public work, and no practice can pay to be included or to move up a list.
For architects
Is your practice listed?
Listings are free. Claim yours to correct details, add projects and receive quote requests from homeowners.
Questions people ask
Is BestArchitects free for homeowners?
Yes. The site is funded by clearly labelled featured placements, by practices that pay to receive quote requests, and by advertising inside our guides. Our advertising disclosure explains each one.
How do you choose the architects you list?
Our lists are editorial. Practices are included on the strength of their public work, and no practice can pay to be included or to move up a list. Our "How we choose" page sets out the method.
What happens when I ask for quotes?
You describe your project once. We pass your brief to up to three practices that work on projects like yours in your area, and they contact you directly. You compare their approach and fees, and there is no obligation to hire anyone.
Who sees my details?
Only the practices we send your request to, never more than three. We do not sell personal data. Our privacy policy explains how long we keep form submissions and how to ask for a copy or deletion.
What does "Featured" mean on a listing?
A featured practice has paid for a labelled placement above the editorial list. It does not change the editorial order, and links to its website are marked as sponsored.