Crawford Bond Architects Ltd - Oxford

N B

We are so pleased to have worked with Duncan on the extension we completed on our home last year. After our very first meeting with him we could immediately tell he would be the right person to help us with our project. Not only was it great to have his highly creative input throughout the entire process, he also gave helpful advice on the practicalities involved in such a large build. Taking on such an extensive project can be daunting but we always felt reassured knowing Duncan was working alongside us and we were very grateful for the support he gave us. We are delighted with the end result and can highly recommend him as an architect!

S K

We appointed Duncan as architect for our rear extension, internal remodel, and garage conversion project and he has provided an excellent service. We found him to be highly professional and responsive, always offering clear and helpful advice. He listened carefully to our brief and came up with a design that met all our requirements with ideas that we had not even thought of. He has successfully prepared and submitted all required planning applications and associated paperwork and found us a contractor that we trust. We very much look forward to his vision for our project being realised soon. We would highly recommend his services.

Jane Bevan

Crawford Bond Architects

Undertaking a major house renovation can be a daunting prospect and for me the very first step was to appoint an architect, so guided by recommendations I began my search. Don’t see this as a cost, rather as an investment …it’s all too easy to think you can DIY and save the not inconsiderable fees, but successful design is a hugely complex task and you definitely need a seasoned professional you can 100% trust and who has been through the process countless times and that invaluable experience and know-how is what you are paying for.
My criteria included identifying a talented architect; RIBA qualified; but above all someone who would listen to my ideas, but add their own vision. Also engaging a local consultancy with knowledge of the area was critical, especially with regards to potential planning issues.
Crawford Bond Architects in Oxford ticked all of these boxes and more. Their website was super helpful with examples of past projects for other clients and a crystal clear step-by-step guide to the process involved.
What most impressed me was the end-to-end service they offered, providing introductions to Structural Engineers, a Party Wall surveyor, building contractors and countless other providers – all of whom had worked with Crawford Bond Architects for the last 15 years+. The choices were obviously mine to make, but all of the contractors came with impressive track records and that was hugely reassuring…and no cowboys in sight!
Duncan Crawford was a rock throughout what was an exciting, challenging and stressful experience in equal measures…. he was always at the end of the phone, as well as regularly on site to provide quality control, clarity, creativity and practical solutions to any problems we faced throughout the build. From the initial design stage; to drawing up contracts; managing the planning application and advising on endless minutiae… his patience, good humour and calm demeanour was simply amazing and kept me sane!
Two years later and the transformation of my home is complete and as if by magic, aka Crawford Bond Architects.

Pippa Rose

Working with Duncan has been a pleasure. Right from the start he understood what we wanted, and worked with us and the contractors all the way through to achieve the right result. We are delighted with how the project has turned out, and would certainly recommend him to anyone thinking about embarking on any building works. Having him on board to oversee the bids, contract, planning and actual building has been invaluable. Thank you Duncan!

PBS

We chose Duncan after meetings with a number of other local architects, where Duncan's enthusiasm for our project and his willingness to address detail, stood out. He delivered a design and drawings which, imaginatively but accurately, reflected and delivered our brief. We also chose to retain Duncan to administer our project, a role in which he assisted us in finding and retaining both a structural engineer and principal contractor. Duncan worked efficiently and effectively in dealing with communication on contractual matters.

We are very pleased with the quality of our completed project and with the role Duncan played in its completion.

Anne Radl

We engaged Duncan Crawford to do our loft extension from start (survey) to finish (contracts and management of building). We couldn't be more delighted with the results! A recent visitor called it, "a triumph!". We had a fairly pokey loft in a 1930s Cowley terrace, and Duncan's managed to transform it into two rooms and a bathroom that feel light and modern - and somehow even roomy? I don't know how he did it! Best of all? We were able to keep our box room on the 1st floor: Duncan designed a staircase that fits the space, without imposing on our hallway - and it (magically) doesn't feel steep or dark in the slightest. Duncan was the height of professionalism throughout the project: he was incredibly patient, took loads of time to answer all our questions and to help us achieve what we wanted from the space in a realistic and beautiful way. Thank you, Duncan!

Edward Potter

I am very grateful for the service and guidance provide by Duncan at Crawford Bond. From the initial consultation, through to the completion of our project we felt supported and in safe hands. The entire project has gone without a hitch and I certainly recommend employing Crawford Bond to manage the construction project once the plan are finalised. We are delighted with our completed extension and fully appreciate the value of employing a professional from the design through to the completion stage.

Stuart Crawford

We used Duncan for a redesign of our ground floor, including an extension with opening corner doors, all supported by clever steel work to avoid a corner post. His input was critical in deciding where to place the utility room and WC in order to create a cohesive design. Excellent drawings and detailing have provided us a finished project that will really improve how we use our home – couldn’t be happier.