Testimonials

Mr and Mrs Garetty, St Albans (from Google Review)

Julia was our architect for a wrap-around single-story extension with some significant internal remodelling thrown in. That work is all completed now and our home is everything that we hoped it would be. While we knew broadly what we wanted, we didn't know how to achieve it and Julia brought design skills and attention to detail to make our ideas a reality.

The work covered an extended kitchen and dining room with apex roof to the rear and a new downstairs cloakroom, utility room and office to the side, with underfloor heating to most of the downstairs area. On top of this we created an enlarged upstairs bedroom with en-suite and a new family bathroom. Finally, we wanted to future proof the house and Julia created the space and design needed for us to install an internal lift between hall and landing - and though we have not had the lift fitted it can be done easily and with a minimum of work should we ever need it.

Julia handled planning submissions and approval and these progressed smoothly and efficiently. From the start of the build work she had a great rapport with our builders, and any small queries they had during the build were quickly and efficiently handled - so efficiently sometimes that together they resolved something before we knew there was anything that needed a resolution.

Julia was very easy to work with and always happy to accommodate our feedback in new revisions of the plan. We're thrilled with the result and with the work Julia herself did on the project to help us achieve that result. We have no hesitation in recommending her.

Mr and Mrs Bean, Welham Green (from Google Review)

We appointed Ver Architecture to design a large, ground floor, single story extension. Julia was extremely efficient and nothing was too much trouble. She was very patient, as it took us some time to decide on the final scheme, and she prepared numerous drawings until we were completely satisfied with the one we eventually went ahead with. There were no issues with the plans submitted for planning and our builders had no problems with the specifications and drawings she provided them to work with. Everything went according to plan and now the build is complete we are absolutely delighted with the result and would certainly recommend Julia.

Mr and Mrs Cannings, St Albans.

“We are incredibly pleased with our remodelling work and want to thank you very much for your wonderful ideas! Everyone who comes to the house is very impressed and asks which clever person came up with the idea of moving things around this way.”

St Albans Client (Houzz review)

“ Julia provided us with several options for our house extension (single storey rear extension and double storey side extension). Whilst we had a good idea of what we were hoping for, Julia opened our eyes to other possibilities. Her designs were clear, thoughtfully and creatively executed, whilst also being practical for our family lifestyle. 

We are delighted with our finished project especially the vaulted ceiling in the master bedroom.

It was a pleasure to work with Julia who is calm and measured in her approach, and efficient with her designs and service.”

Mr Peacock (Houzz review)

“With Julia acting as our architect, she really helped narrow down the potential design options at a point when the number of directions we could have taken the layout felt somewhat overwhelming... then once we wanted to fine tune the design, she patiently refined the drawings until we had a design we were very happy with and still are now we are living in it! 

While we had an eye on the budget we were willing to invest in decent skylights and windows and Julia did an excellent job were these are concerned and they really give the house a wow factor. She did an excellent job of navigating the planning permissions stages also, so having undertaken a good sized project with Julia's engaged as the architect, we'd highly recommend her.”

St Albans Client. Britsound (Houzz review)

“I was very happy with Ver Architecture. We wanted to change the lay out of our downstairs area, increase natural light and incorporate a new kitchen area. Julia came up with some very creative solutions to our needs. We now have a wonderful living space that has genuinely enhanced the time we spend together as a family.”

St Albans Annie (Houzz review)

“Julia was our architect for a single story, rear extension - something we had been musing on for years. We already had a clear idea of what we wanted in terms of size and shape, but she was able to bring great flair to the design and the result is magnificent. She was professional and approachable throughout.

During the design phase the plans were 'tweaked' several times and the revised drawings always arrived in a timely fashion. She managed the planning application process for us, dealt with questions from Thames Water re. drainage and, once the build had started, liaised with the structural engineer and builder to resolve a technical issue which only became apparent at the knocking through point.

We would have no hesitation in recommending Julia for your project.”

Mrs Pattison (Houzz review)

“Julia at Ver Architecture was the architect for our project which involved a loft conversion, ground- and first-floor extension and extensive remodelling of the original house. Julia was very easy to work with. She took the time to listen to us and understand what we wanted and the result was fresh and thoughtful designs. Our building work is now completed and a once rather tired 1930s semi is now a bright and modern family home. We are very happy with the service we received from Ver Architecture!”

Ronaian (Houzz review)

“We felt a rapport with Julia very quickly and she spent endless time and patience with us creating a refurbishment design that started simply and became innovative and to a high specification whilst remaining in keeping with the houses round about. She dealt with Planning and Building Control creating and submitting detailed and clear drawings which were approved quickly. Although we will now be moving out of the area and not completing the work I am confident that the new owner could work easily with Julia to complete the refurbishment in whole or in part.

Ladytor (Houzz review)

“Julia is amazing! She is a very friendly, classy, calm lady and super architect! She designed our beautiful mezzanine in our bedroom from scratch and we are so pleased with the finished product. She always got back to us quickly and did everything we asked. She even went the extra mile and helped us with party walls issues. You would be 100% happy working with Julia!!!”

Mr Kennedy Houzz review)

“Julia was fantastic. She understood my brief completely and produced an enchanting design which is aesthetically pleasing and also resolved planning objections generated by a previous design from another architect. Her drawings are beautifully executed and precise. My builder had no difficulty in interpreting them. I would also add that Julia is ultra efficient at sorting ancillary paperwork and is also very quick to respond. The proof of the pudding is that the finished extension has the "wow" factor. All my visitors really like the space.
I wholeheartedly recommend Julia as an extremely efficient architect with a lot of flair.”

Amanda Jones. President of Broxbourne Rowing Club, Broxbourne.

“Julia designed a fantastic new clubhouse for us with an extremely clever layout which gave us a huge new lounge and gym facing out onto the river. Our members are absolutely delighted with the result and we have even had a wedding reception held here!

Broxbourne Clubhouse is now used as an example of ‘What Good Looks Like’ by British Rowing.”

Mr O’Grady, St Albans,

“I hadn’t dealt with Ver previously and was very pleased with Julia’s user-friendly manner. She took my design ideas on board and handled the planning and building control applications efficiently, visiting site with her engineer whenever necessary. The house is now transformed into a versatile, bright family home.”

Mr & Mrs Thornber, Ware.

“We weren’t sure whether it was worth extending or remodelling so we got in touch with Julia and asked her to get creative. We got back a feasibility study packed full of ideas that had simply never occurred to us before.”