Architectural Drawings

If you’re planning building work for your home, having professional architectural drawings is often the first essential step.

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If you’re planning a home extension, loft conversion, garage conversion, open-plan layout, or property renovation on the Wirral, having professional architectural drawings is often the first essential step.

These drawings not only help visualise your ideas but also provide a clear roadmap for how your project will be completed – saving you time, money, and stress down the line.

When do you need architectural drawings?

You may require architectural drawings if you’re considering any of the following:

Loft conversion plans
Garage conversion drawings
Home extension designs
Full property renovations
Open plan kitchen or living areas

Making major changes to your home can be overwhelming, but working with an experienced team to create detailed plans can bring clarity and confidence from the start.

Why are architectural drawings important?

Architectural drawings give you a visual representation of your proposed space and offer flexibility to explore alternative layouts before construction begins.

They also play a key role in:

Applying for planning permission
Meeting building regulations
Guiding your builders throughout the project
Avoiding costly mistakes or redesigns later on

At Open Plan Space Wirral, we’ve worked on countless building projects and know how to turn ideas into practical, build-ready plans. For straightforward projects, we can often work from basic drawings while managing all communication with local authorities. This keeps things efficient and budget-friendly.

Detailed drawings for more complex projects

If your project involves significant structural work or complex elements, more technical architectural plans may be required. These include detailed specifications such as:

Foundation depths
Door and window positions
Structural supports and materials
Insulation, ventilation, and waterproofing systems

These plans are used throughout the construction phase to ensure everything is built to the correct specification – helping your project stay on track and on budget.

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Whether you’re planning a new extension, converting your loft, or opening up your kitchen, Open Plan Space Wirral can help. We offer full architectural services alongside expert building and project management – all under one roof. Contact us today to find out how we can bring your vision to life.

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   Jane Powell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. There’s plenty to say here: all of it good! Matthew and his team tuned into our vision of integrating three separate rooms into one, converting our kitchen into a fantastic living space for cooking, dining, relaxing and accessing our garden. The project involved significant structural/building work, electrical work, plumbing, flooring, painting and decorating. We chose Open Plan Space Wirral because Matthew took the time to listen to and understand our aspirations. The team undertook investigative surveys to help understand the structural complexities of our 150 year old property and to develop a realistic proposal. The plan and quotation that we agreed upon was detailed and professionally presented.  Variations, when encountered, were discussed and agreed promptly.  We were particularly impressed to receive a daily video progress update when we were on holiday.  Communication was helpful and clear throughout the job. The quality of workmanship was excellent and we are now enjoying a completely transformed space.  Thank you to Matthew and the team .
  
 
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   J Wright 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We wanted our kitchen and living room knocked through, a new kitchen installed and a refurb of our downstairs bathroom. We really shopped around but knew this was the team for us as soon as we met Matt. Honest and open conversation from the start, great ideas shared which really helped us create our dream home, with free flowing space and expert skill. The Team was there on the dot from day one, we had a schedule of works to follow and knew exactly where we were up to with our works supported by an easy to follow payment plan and . The numerous technicians that delivered our various works were all brilliant, courteous, knowledgable and clean and tidy, very rare to feel you can trust your builder when delivering such a big job but we are honestly delighted with the outcome and could not recommend Matt and his team enough.
  
 
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   Emma Hargreaves 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were lucky enough to find  ‘Open Plan Space’ through our buildings surveyor. From our very first meeting with  Matthew he instilled confidence! We felt reassured that he was the man for the job! He shared our vision for the sympathetic renovation on our country cottage. We were opening up a supporting wall on our building that is 150yrs old…with an extremely heavy Welsh slate roof! It was therefore essential that the works were carried out by somebody that knew what they were doing! Our cottage, although roomy like a tardis, has very small rooms with little or no kitchen! We simply wanted to create an open & light space to cook & entertain in, without destroying the character of the building. Communicating with Matthew throughout the project has been fantastic! He is there every step of the way… day or night!! The boys were punctual! Arriving early every day & not leaving until late if needed to ensure the job was completed & kept on track! The quality of their workmanship was excellent! They went above & beyond & we are absolutely thrilled with the quality of work & the results they have given us! We would not hesitate in recommending Matthew & his business Open Plan Space! He is a genuinely fantastic, thoroughly decent individual, who works extremely hard at what he does. He provided peace of mind when we were carrying out our renovations. We knew we could trust him & that he would do his very best for us… & he has! We couldn’t be happier with the results! Thank you Matthew & all the team for helping to create our dream home!
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We couldn’t recommend Matt and Mike highly enough. They began our full house reconfiguration in February 2023 and the transformation has been incredible. The project included creating a stunning two-storey entrance hallway with cantilevered joists to form an internal mezzanine balcony. We wanted to maximise light in the house, and they achieved this beautifully by knocking out the back wall to install 7m floor-to-ceiling sliding doors. They also levelled the floors, created new window openings, built stud walls, and so much more. The quality of their workmanship and attention to detail has completely transformed our home. They went above and beyond at every stage, and we are absolutely thrilled with the result. Truly amazing builders - highly professional and trustworthy.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is such a great experience with Open Plan Space, service is excellent, quotation was given after a detail explanation of work involved and site visited for three times. I can’t ask for more. My property requires a lot of rectification work left from previous contractor, Matthew shows his professionalism to answer all my questions with videos and photos explaination. So far , they are one of the most excellent builders that I have met. Definitely I will recommend Open Plan Space to all property owners which seeks for renovations especially roof conversions and home additions.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We chose open Plan Space due to their detailed quote, previous reviews and professional manner when we met them. The work they completed was fantastic we had a single storey kitchen diner put on to the back of the house, they created a new downstairs toilet and utility room and ripped out and installed a new bathroom upstairs re plastered all of the walls and ceilings downstairs. Matthew and Mike were brilliant throughout the whole refurbishment communication was fantastic as we were out of the country for some of the time. Their workmen very very polite and knew their trades cleaned up afterwards every day. The standard of their work is fantastic and they couldn't do enough for us with their expert ideas when any issues turned up as the the house is very old. We would definitely recommend Open Plan Space to friends and neighbours as they have done a brilliant job on our house. Many thanks Matthew and Mike.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had an internal wall removed to create an open kitchen-diner, with the ceiling vaulted and Velux roof lights installed, along with the boarding and plastering of the entire space. I chose to use Matthew and his team based on their reputation and the high quality of previous projects I had seen. Their experience with similar renovations gave me confidence that they could handle the job well. The main reason for wanting an open plan layout was to create a more modern, light filled space, opening up the kitchen-diner was the perfect solution to achieve this. The work was completed smoothly, with minimal disruption, and the results far exceeded my expectations, the space has been completely transformed. Throughout the project, communication with the team was excellent and they kept me updated at every stage. They were always quick to respond to any questions, and made sure I was involved in key decisions. Their professionalism and approachability made the whole process straightforward and stress free.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We instructed Matthew and his team to knock out one external and two internal walls and fit five steel beams for our renovation. We picked open plan because of their previous good reviews, professional manner, and detailed quote with all costs broken down. They were excellent from start to finish. Great communication from the team, they always let us know what was happening and when and the work went smoothly despite our house having some quirks leftover from previous work. Thanks very much guys!
  
 
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   Jane Lunt 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really like to say a massive Thankyou to Matty for all his hard work and squeezing me in at such short notice. Extremely reliable and professional . He worked throughout the evening after already doing a full day's work. Couldn't fault his workmanship, which was to a very high standard. Thoroughly nice chap with a great work ethic. Thanks for saving the day.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently had the pleasure of working with Open Plan Space for structural repair works at my property. After a previous negative experience with another contractor, I was apprehensive about finding a reliable company, but I am glad I chose Open Plan Space. Matthew and his team were exceptional from start to finish. Their communication was clear. They were professional and dedicated to delivering high-quality work. Despite the initial stress and challenges, their expertise made the entire process manageable. I highly recommend Open Plan Space to anyone in need of reliable and top-quality structural repair services. Thank you, Matthew, and the entire team at Open Plan Space, for your outstanding support and excellent service.
  
 
  
  
 
 
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Just four steps to transform your home

Free consultation

We offer a free home consultation to explore your ideas and discuss your vision and budget. We’ll create a bespoke build package tailored to your needs.

Conception

Now that we understand your vision, we’ll meet with our architect to develop ideas, drawings, and the structural details needed to bring it to life.

Work begins

It’s over to us – time for you to sit back and relax. We’ll provide a clear project timeline in advance, so you’ll know what to expect throughout the build.

Completion

Our award-winning team manages all aspects of the project, coordinating with building control and engineers to ensure a smooth process from start to finish.