“Abstract Plan’s team handled our application with ease and we have peace of mind. Liz is super efficient and helpful to clients. She explains the procedures clearly for us 1st timer. Ray is extremely knowledgeable, caring, and helpful in providing ideas and explaining issues for our house in order to meet our needs. We have 2 houses planning permission granted quickly within 9 and 10 weeks. Big thanks to Ray, Jimmy and team! Ray’s patience, enthusiasm, and quick brainstorming solutions give us confidence and support. Highly appreciated. We have no hesitation in recommending to our friends.”
— SM3 - June 2023
“A very professional and prompt service that also required a site visit. We were given very valuable advice and action plans to complete before engaging Abstract Plans services. This ensured that the Structural Plans we required were going to be the correct procedures for construction This we duly did and subsequently engaged Abstract to provide us with a set of Structural Plans. A very prompt service and I would thoroughly recommend.”
— KT16 - May 2023
“Ray is experienced and very knowledgeable in the building, construction and architectural survey. He was patient, listened to all my queries patiently and answered all of them to put my mind at rest about the things I was worried about in the property. Very particular about the date and time and flexible with appointments. All of this at a reasonable price. Very happy with the service.”
— TW16 - April 2023
“Excellent service from both Liz in the office and Ray when he came to the property. Ray explained clearly the options we had and provided the report very quickly after his visit. Many thanks!”
— KT18 - April 2023
“Fantastic professional and friendly business. Would highly recommend.”
— KT6 - January 2023
“Excellent work. Thorough, fast, helpful. Would recommend”
— GU23 - November 2022
“We decided to replace a steel at very short notice. Anstract Plans came quickly did the calculations and we were able to order a steel in the next day or so. Professional, polite and we would use them again.”
— GU9 - Oct 2022
“Abstract Plans were very helpful and efficient creating plans and drawings for a planning application and preparing the relevant documents. They talked us through each stage in the process and were always quick to respond. We’d highly recommend them.”
— KT22 - Oct 2022
“Mark and his team at Abstract plans are competent, collaborative and friendly to do business with. Over recent months they have advised, guided and reassured us on the design, build and regulations on our proposed development. Managing the whole process, from design, planning application, and structural calculations, through to recommending a quality builder and managing building regulations. Mark and his team offer an end to end professional service. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Abstract Plans if you’re looking for a bespoke service with a personal touch.”
— SL5 - Oct 2022
“Abstract Plans have been fantastic from initial point of contact and throughout our dealings with them Initially Jim came out to talk us through the process. It was obvious that he has years worth of valuable experience. This put us at ease instantly. The service was swift and the drawings were excellent. They did all of the planning application and kept us informed throughout. The office replied the same day if I had any queries, even when I understood they were on holiday. I’d use them again in an instant and recommend to anyone needing a structural engineers or architect.”
— Oct 2022
“Abstract where very proactive from start to finish. They came to quote very soon after our initial call and once we engaged in the services a site visit was booked promptly. There was always a team member on hand to assist with any questions throughout the process. I would highly remoned and use them again.”
— July 2022
“Fantastic company! James came to measure up for a new extension. Within three days, the drawings were done and sent to us. There was a very minor change that we needed to make (no fault of Abstract Plans). I let Abstract Plans know the changes via email, and the very next day Abstract Plans plans submitted the plans to our local council planning department. Impressive stuff, and I wouldn’t hesitate to use these guys in the future.”
— May 2022
“I would highly recommend Abstract Plans. Ray fully supported us with our last extension and renovation which included full plans and party wall agreements with the neighbour. Mark ensured communication throughout. I found them to be extremely professional.”
— May 22
“From the initial enquiry to granting of planning permission for our extension Ray and James were professional, friendly and knowledgeable providing us with the information and advice we needed to start on our project to renovate our home. I would highly recommend them. The whole team were efficient and kept us informed and answered all of our questions.”
— Apr 22
“I instructed Abstract Plans to complete structural calculations for some internal alterations in my property. They attended my property within 5 days of me contacting them, gave me a quote on site and completed the calculations required for my builder within a week. Really impressed with their personal approach, patience to explain everything and quick turnaround. Highly recommend”
— Mar 22
“We have always recommended Abstract Plans to Family, Friends and Clients. The team are very knowledgeable and are able to guide you through the process from start to finish and keeping you well informed throughout. We will continue to recommend Abstract Plans Ltd and will also be using them ourselves again in the future.”
— Nov 21
“Could not recommend Ray more highly. Completed our structural calculations quickly and efficiently and looked for the best possible solution for a difficult roof design. Very well priced and fantastic service!”
— Sep 21
“Most helpful and attentive to what was required and dealing with the Woking planning department.”
— May 21
“Jim Marshall whom I worked with was EXCELLENT, very reponsive, willing to share from his vast experience. The Admin people in the organisation was equally efficient and I can recommend Abstract Plans WITHOUT hesitation.”
— Mar 21
“Abstract’s staff made the process from design an extension stage to approval process and building reg drawings easy, responding to queries and explaining the process and providing template documents. Certainly, would return for future work and recommend to anyone.”
— Feb 21
“Excellent fast reliable and efficient service, providing everything required for Building Control approval and for the fabrication of steelwork.”
— Jan 21
““The team were professional and gave advice free of charge for my project. Liz also went out of her way to help to get the inspection done during COVID restrictions. Great service.””
— Jan 21
“Abstract Plans were absolutely fantastic from start to finish. From our initial conversation about the project with Liz, all the way through to working with Mark on the Building Reg drawings and Structural Calculations it was faultless and stress free. We had a few extra queries which Mark very kindly worked through directly with our builder without any issue. A huge thank you, and I couldn’t recommend Abstract anymore if you are looking for similar work to be completed - we’ll certainly be using them again!”
— Nov 20
“Abstract did a fantastic job of firstly calculating the steel beam loading required for our single storey extension. Secondly drawing all plans very quickly and professionally. Thirdly they submitted all plans on our behalf for full planning permission which has been approved. Overall the company is extremely professional, knowledgeable and prompt in responses / work. We are very happy with the service and would highly recommend.”
— Nov 20
“A structural engineer, Ray, visited my property to check some cracks prior to putting the house on the market. He was professional, helpful and reassuring. Arrangements for the visit were made promptly and efficiently, by Liz in their office. An excellent company that I would highly recommend. Thank you!”
— Oct 20
“Ray gave good verbal advice about the work that needed to be done, he then followed up with an email outlining in detail how I could go about fixing the issues found, this helps me a lot when talking to builders and getting quotes.”
— Aug 20
“Ray was extremely helpful and patient in explaining the information required and was very quick to email through details of the report which I needed following a structural survey. Ray and Liz where very friendly, helpful and professional from beginning to end.”
— Aug 20
“I contacted a number of structural engineers to assess the condition of a wall and the possible replacement of another. Liz at Abstract came back quickly, with details of how they could help and a price for a site viewing that I thought was reasonable that gave me the confidence they could help. Ray and Mark turned up on time and were very friendly and approachable. They clearly knew their business and were able to answer all questions I posed to them regarding my plans. I wouldn’t hesitate to call Abstract Planning for any future work. Highly recommended.”
— July 20
“I can see why Ray and his company are successful. My dealings with the wider team (Liz) have always been friendly and efficient, and Ray’s advice on-site was notably friendly, and balanced, knowledgeable, and it appears, effective. Thank you.”
— July 20
“Ray Green attended our home at the time agreed. He was very personable, knowledgeable and spent time answering any questions we had. We are taking part of a wall down to re fit a kitchen and Ray made all the appropriate checks to see if this was possible. Very happy with the service, thank you.”
— July 20
“Outstanding service all the way through the whole process. Ray came out for the initial consultation providing us with informed choices and possibilities giving us confidence. The planning process went very smoothly and the building regs package was delivered within a week of passing planning. Ray’s team were also very helpful whenever we had a query. We now have our dream home and that all started with Abstract Plans”
— June 20
“From start to finish the whole Abstract team were professional and extremely helpful, as I did ask a lot of questions but they were always happy to help. They offered us additional ideas to our won which meant we could gain more space and light for what we needed. All the way through the process they kept us in the loop and always delivered on time if not before. I can not recommend them highly enough.”
— June 20
“I came across Abstract Plans on this site and given their very positive feedback from other customers, I decided to call them. From the first minute to the last, the team at Abstract Plans (I engaged with Liz and Ray) were nothing but very professional, reliable and very knowledgeable. A meeting was set up with Ray very quickly and he turned up on time to survey my property and the intended works. He was very knowledgeable and I felt assured that I was in very good hands throughout. Plans and drawings were sent across to me very quickly as promised. Highly recommended and will definitely use again”
— June 20
“We are extremely happy with the work that Abstract Plans have done for us. Their attention to detail and accuracy was fantastic. The quality of the drawings and the customer service we received was better than we’d ever expect. They assisted us with queries and gave us a advice on our project which was so gratefully appreciated and made this experience, for us, a pleasant and stress-free one. The duration of the project was determined by the time it took to obtain planning permission approval, however Abstract Plans kept us fully in the loop at all stages. A big thank you to Mark C and Team”
— Jan 20
“Ray / James advised us on what would could do to maximise the potential of our property. Very knowledgeable on what is value for money! They visited our property taking very detailed measurements prior to drawing plans for the existing property and the proposed works (with a few minor changes from us). They handled a seamless submission to the Wiltshire Council; in fact the submission was so detailed/good that the application was approved on the first submission (with the standard caveats). The Planner handling the submission had no issues with any aspect of what was proposed. Well done guys!”
