End-to-End Design & Build for Homeowners and Developers.
Renovation Reimagined
Take your project from idea to build, with ease.
Planoka Design
Detailed, clear and easy to follow Architectural drawings delivered to you in days.
Our clever designers use the latest technology, and work closely with your local council to ensure our designs meet their specification and guidance. This prevents delays in getting approval, so you can get to build, fast.
We offer photorealistic 3D renders of your proposed design, to really help you visualise how your design will take off, before you commit to your new layout.
Plus, we submit your Planning and detailed Building Control drawings to the council and track the submission right through to approval.
Our all inclusive prices mean zero surprise costs; with Planoka you can choose whether have your design lead the budget, or have your budget lead the design.
Planoka 360
Our free ‘360’ service makes it easy to get your project from Idea to Delivered.
Use our 360 service, and save weeks to months of time in searching and vetting, as we deliver the key providers you’ll need to get your project complete, once your Architectural drawings gain approval.
We can provide quotes from our panel of reputable Builders, Building Control Inspectors, Asbestos Surveyors, Party Wall Surveyors, Tree Surveyors and CCTV Surveyors, ready to assist.
Planoka Funding
If you’re looking at ways to finance your project, we’d love to assist. We’re partnered with the Finance Advice Centre, who can provide a wide range of financing for your development needs.
As a ‘whole of market’ advisor, we can help you get preferential deals on:
- Remortgages
- Equity Release Mortgages
- Buy-to-let mortgages
- Bridging Loans
- Unsecured loans
- And more..
Book a free consultation here to discuss your requirements and the options available to you.
Why Planoka?
All-Inclusive Design and Build
Fixed Design Rates
We charge fixed rates for detailed architectural drawings - no matter the scope - due to our lean design process. Fixed rates = no surprises.
Swift Delivery
Technology enables us to optimize delivery and hit our target of 60 hours or less to deliver your draft designs, following consultation.
3D Visualisation
See your project come to life, before a single brick has been laid. Select 3D renders and be sure your project turns out exactly as you imagined.
Planning Submission Included
We prepare and submit your plans to your local council at no extra charge. Any amendments required will be free of charge too.
Save Time
Use our free '360' service to save time as we deliver the skilled and vetted Build teams, Surveyors or Consultants your project requires.
Get Funded
Whether it's an internal refurb, large scale extension or multiple unit development, our partners can help it get funded.
Designs we deliver
Our team has delivered a range of approved designs from loft conversions, to new builds and more.
Extensions
Loft conversions
Outbuildings
Redesigns
How do we compare?
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Frequently Asked Questions
We heavily leverage technology across our design stack at Planoka, which results in a number of benefits to the speed of our delivery.
Our specialist designers are also focused exclusively on our core areas; delivering private residential planning and technical drawings, or working on larger schemes e.g. blocks of flats or property conversions.
Furthermore, if you go for online design consultation, we save time and transport costs.
All of this means Planoka can serve and deliver for more customers, in less time.
We will always consult in-home for construction. For design, you have the option of in-home or online consultation.
To help answer this question, please see below comparison:
In-Home Consultation (Premium)
- Personalized Experience: A face-to-face meeting allows for a more personalized and tailored approach. This can lead to more satisfying end results that feel more cohesive and luxury.
- Site-Specific Assessment: The architect can directly assess and ‘take-in’ the unique characteristics of your space and local area, including dimensions, layout, and existing features.
- Visual Cues: The architect can gain a fuller understanding of your style and preferences by seeing existing furnishings, decor, and personal belongings.
- Immediate Feedback: You can receive immediate feedback and clarifications on design ideas.
Online Consultation
- Convenience: Online consultations can be more easily scheduled at a time that is convenient for both the client and architect.
- Speed: Removing the need to travel means the architect can get to work on your designs faster, which may be more suitable for standard property development work.
- Accessibility: Online consultations can be a good option for clients who live in remote areas or have mobility limitations.
- Cost-Effective: Online consultations are more affordable due to reduced logistics and time costs.
A measured building survey is the process of delivering detailed, accurate drawings of a building, including its dimensions, elevations, and features. It delivers floorplans of the existing structure.
Why is it required?
- Renovations and Extensions: To ensure new structures or additions seamlessly integrate with the existing building.
- Refurbishments: To plan and execute renovations efficiently, avoiding costly mistakes.
- Legal and Insurance Purposes: Provides documentation for legal or insurance claims.
Steps Involved in a Measured Building Survey
- Initial Site Visit: One of our surveyors visits the property to assess its complexity and determine the necessary scope of work.
- Data Collection: Using advanced surveying equipment, (Planoka uses advanced laser scanners) the surveyor or architect will collect detailed measurements of the building’s exterior and interior.
- Data Processing: The collected data is processed using specialized CAD software to create accurate 2D and 3D drawings.
- Delivery: Generated Floorplans are delivered to customer/architect, typically within 7 days.
A Measured Survey is only required if you are not able to provide any existing 2D drawings. Estate agents will often have 2D drawings of your property which would be suitable for our designers to work from.
Another source for existing drawings is council planning portals, which often have submitted drawings from previous owners who applied for planning permission for work on your property. These will also do.
Allow 7-14 days. We have an internal target of 60 hours from Design Session to producing your first draft designs. Our designers are often even quicker than this.
Assuming you are available to give us feedback on the draft designs, and any amendments we should make, there is no reason the entire process from draft to final design should take longer than 10 days.
We offer all-inclusive rates for your drawings and renders. There are no hidden fees to our service. We offer full transparency and our prices are inclusive of VAT.
If you require additional services outside of drawings e.g. interior design, construction, or financing, please discuss this with your Planoka consultant.
Our team will prepare your drawings for submission to the council, free of charge.
You would pay the relevant admin fee for your account directly to your local council.
You get up to 3 full revisions, free of charge with each order.
A “revision” can have unlimited changes. Whilst it rarely happens, any changes beyond this will be charged an additional fixed fee.
Request a quote online and leave us your details. One of our consultants will be in touch ASAP to confirm exactly what you want and need. Once you pay your deposit, we’re up and running.
