House Extensions in Dundalk, Co. Louth

“Tasked with the complete renovation of a large seaside 1960s holiday property, and with no prior experience of property renovation I found myself in need of expert advice. The house suffered from a litany of problems dating back to the original build, which needed immmediate remedy, and also required an internal reconfiguration to make it more suitable for modern living. I hired DMVF Architects to oversee the project from design and planning permission through to the completion of the building works. I worked closely with Colm Doyle of DMVF for 6 months on the project, and found his advice on every element - from structural considerations to interior design decisions - invaluable. The project was completed on time, and on budget, and far exceeded the expectations of my family for whom I oversaw the project. The core issues such as chronic damp have been cured, and the house enjoys a new lease of life as the perfect holiday home. I have no hesitation in recommending DMVF Architects, and Colm Doyle in particular.”

“I could not recommend Michael enough! He designed the perfect house for us. From the very first phone call we knew we couldn’t have got anyone better. Very knowledgeable at what he does, great advice for us as we’re just starting out. No delay on anything planning process was very smooth without any bumps along the way. Thank you Michael and Niall for all your hard work.Ronan&Joanne”

“We live in a Georgian house and are renovating our kitchen, bathroom and want to find space for a laundry room. We had lots of ideas but were having difficulty pulling everything together. Eva helped us focus, challenged our ideas, suggested simple solutions and gave us a very creative design which turned out to be affordable and easy to implement. Her approach is very professional, honest and directive. The consultation with Eva was very productive and cost effective. We are very happy to recommend her services.”

“We worked with Josh to design and project manage an extension to our 1930s house in Dublin 7. It included demolishing our old kitchen and lean-to sheds, and building a new kitchen/dining room with a downstairs bathroom / utility room. Beforehand we visited several clients in the local area who had positive experiences with House Architects. The pricing structure was very clear. Josh was a pleasure to work with, and unflappable, which is always very reassuring. Once we had designs we were happy with, he worked to put the project out to tender and managed the relationship and the payments to the builder. This was the most valuable aspect for us. Particularly towards the end of the project, there were probably issues where we would have let the builder cut corners, but it was great to have Josh there to hold the line and ensure the project was completed to specification. We've been living with our extension for 18 months now and we're delighted with it - it's transformed the way we use the house and the garden.”

“Sharon has been and continues to be an absolute pleasure to work with. At our initial consultation we were met with a warm, honest and professional manner and this has continued throughout. Sharon listened to and understood our requirements and likes/dislikes and this is evident in the drawings. We have plans for a house that goes beyond function but reflects elements of our personalities which is what makes a house a home. We would have no hesitation in recommending Sharon Johnston Designs for Living, and do so on a regular basis.”

“Building your own home is a very unique privilege and opportunity, so it makes perfect sense to avail of the services of a true and talented professional in order to maximize the experience and smooth the path. Declan Diamond immediately grasped our concept, and quickly reverted with plans that encapsulated our desires and wishes. Planning was applied for, and approved, and tenders were sought from 4 builders. Throughout construction Declan kept a watchful eye on our behalf, and anything we decided to add was seamlessly included. We are now moved in, and thrilled with our new home. We may ever only build one house, but if we were to build again we certainly wouldn’t embark on the journey without Declan onboard.”

“We have just finished new project with Joe Fallon, our brief was simple but with Joes vision and expertise it really helped bring all of our aspirations to life. With house extension projects you don’t do them very often so Joe and his team really helped us with every stage of the process from fully understanding the design to helping with costs and selecting the right materials. We are really thrilled.”

“Optimise Design combines wonderful, innovative and beautiful design, with top notch service. At every stage I was advised on how to optimise my budget and make the best use of my space. I got more than I hoped for - and I love my house now. It's my favourite place to be.”

“We knocked on a local residents door to ask who had designed their house and we found our architect! We loved Pauls work even before we met him! Right from the start, Paul was very easy to work with. We had found a site but he encouraged us to view a different one and it was the best decision ever. ( shame about the builder , lol!! ) We had a very simple brief.We wanted a modern build with lots of light, and with a tight budget, Paul designed us our dream home, on a small site.He got us right from the start! He even built us a model of the house. We very quickly trusted Paul and when he suggested we make some modifications , we knew it was for the right reasons.He was quick to pull us back from costly requests. House building can be very stressful but Paul was able to contain a lot of that stress. We would certainly recommend McCann Moore - a pleasure to work with, very relaxed and brilliant designers!”

“We contacted Marc with regards to modernising a country farm house in the Craigantlet Hills. We found him very personable and he came up with some excellent ideas. Unfortunately due to a change in circumstances we did not end up carrying out the works but the planning stage of the process which we did complete was excellent. I would definitely recommend Marc and would work with him anytime in the future, if the opportunity arose.”