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Discount Plans Ltd
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1 independent award
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5.0out of 5
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- Houzz6 reviews
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Rated 5.0, above the local average for architects in Barnet
Across 11 architects in Barnet, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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About
DISCOUNT PLANS LTD are a one stop shop for any design requirements for PLANNING / BUILDING REGULATIONS & STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS Home owners often feel daunted by traditional architectural practices which offer confusing, so called 'all-inclusive packages' that provide little flexibility and tend not to be available for small renovation projects. We at Discount Plans have heard the same story time and time again from clients concerned over rising costs and confusing information. Discount Plans goes further by revolutionizing the working methods of conventional architectural design practises by developing unique and easy to understand prices - usual low fixed fees makes architectural design achievable to all home improvement projects regardless of their size, complexity or budget. You can be rest-assured, not only of Discount Plan's efforts to provide value for money, but also of our track record in getting results.
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Accessible DesignArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsBasement DesignBathroom DesignBoot Room DesignBuilding ConservationBuilding DesignComplete Kitchen RenovationCustom Build HomeDecking DesignDesign Consultation
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Confirm what they will actually handle versus what is excluded (the planning application, the building-control drawings, and whether they will administer the builder's contract on site), and get it, and a portfolio of similar projects, in writing.
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Is Discount Plans Ltd a legitimate business?
Discount Plans Ltd has 6 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about Discount Plans Ltd?
Discount Plans Ltd has 6 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
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Has Discount Plans Ltd won any awards?
Discount Plans Ltd holds 1 independent award, including Best of Houzz winner (2020). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does Discount Plans Ltd specialise in?
Discount Plans Ltd lists specialist services including Accessible Design, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Boot Room Design. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
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