“Ivan was thoroughly professional and efficient from start to finish. I found him really approachable and gave us so.e great ideas for out extension. Would definitely use for any future projects”
Public evidence profile
Practical Foundations
Planning history
2 public planning applications
Trust Score
38out of 100
- Rated 4.8 from 15 reviews
- 3 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volumeLow · 15
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say25.8 of 60
Independent checks7.2 of 30
Track record5 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them2.9 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details0 of 5.1
- Photos of their work4.3 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0 of 1.7
Verified planning history
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Practical Foundations’s real planning history from public planning applications, showing where they’ve worked and how often schemes were approved. · Active in 2024
planning applications2
approved schemes2
councils worked in1
What they work on
The kinds of project Practical Foundations has filed planning applications for.
- Rear extension1
- Extension1
Where they’ve worked
Each pin is a planning application, coloured by the council decision we found.
Council experience
- Solihull · 2 applications since 2024See planning experience in Solihull
Recent planning applications
- Approved34 Cranmore Road Castle Bromwich Solihull B36 9HJEnlarging existing garage at the rear and converting it into habitable space - No increase nor changing of height.
- Approved2 Hawkesbury Road Shirley Solihull B90 2QRSingle storey rear extension - Square off garage.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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4.8out of 5
Based on the 3 reviews with a star rating
5 stars3
4 stars0
3 stars0
2 stars0
1 star0
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade15 reviews · 4.8 avg
Highlights
“WE USED PRACTICAL FOUNDATIONS TO HELP US WITH A PLANNING APPLICATION AND DO THE ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS FOR OUR BUILDING PROJECT. THEY CAME ONSITE TO MEASURE UP AND HAVE A LOOK AT THE PROJECT SITE. THE DRAWINGS WERE DONE TO A GOOD STANDARD. THE SERVICE HAS BEEN EXCELLENT. WE HAD TO CHANGE THE DRAWINGS A FEW, ALL CHANGES WERE DONE AT SPEED. THEY WERE ON THE PHONE TO DISCUSS ANY PROBLEMS WHEN NEEDED AND COMMUNICATED BY EMAIL ALSO. I WOULD USE THEM AGAIN AND WOULD ALSO RECOMMEND THEM TO OTHERS.THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.”
“These are the best Artechure they know what they are doing ver precise. They helped my drawing for my buliding over sewage rear extension which was massive block with Seven Trent but present the drawing to them and everything was approved . The best in the Bussiness.”
Detailed reviews
These are the best Artechure they know what they are doing ver precise. They helped my drawing for my buliding over sewage rear extension which was massive block with Seven Trent but present the drawing to them and everything was approved . The best in the Bussiness.
Ivan was thoroughly professional and efficient from start to finish. I found him really approachable and gave us so.e great ideas for out extension. Would definitely use for any future projects
WE USED PRACTICAL FOUNDATIONS TO HELP US WITH A PLANNING APPLICATION AND DO THE ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS FOR OUR BUILDING PROJECT. THEY CAME ONSITE TO MEASURE UP AND HAVE A LOOK AT THE PROJECT SITE. THE DRAWINGS WERE DONE TO A GOOD STANDARD. THE SERVICE HAS BEEN EXCELLENT. WE HAD TO CHANGE THE DRAWINGS A FEW, ALL CHANGES WERE DONE AT SPEED. THEY WERE ON THE PHONE TO DISCUSS ANY PROBLEMS WHEN NEEDED AND COMMUNICATED BY EMAIL ALSO. I WOULD USE THEM AGAIN AND WOULD ALSO RECOMMEND THEM TO OTHERS.THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
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About
Architectural services in Coventry, West Midlands.
Services they list
3D Architectural ModelsArchitectural DrawingsArchitectural TechnicianPlanning / DesignPlanning ConsultantsTechnical Drawing
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Areas served
CoventryWest Midlands
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Recently reviewed3 reviews in the last 12 months.
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Common questions about Practical Foundations
Is Practical Foundations a legitimate business?
Practical Foundations has 15 independent public reviews, rated 4.8 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 Practical Foundations?
Practical Foundations has 15 public reviews, averaging 4.8 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Practical Foundations' reviews are genuine?
Practical Foundations' 15 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Has Practical Foundations had recent public reviews?
Practical Foundations has 3 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
What does Practical Foundations specialise in?
Practical Foundations lists specialist services including 3D Architectural Models, Architectural Drawings, Architectural Technician, Planning / Design, Planning Consultants, Technical Drawing. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
