Business Details
22 Years
experience
Inclusive Architectural Consultancy in Hatfield
Adaptation Design is a surveying and architectural consultancy specialising in inclusive home design for individuals with disabilities and specific accommodation requirements. Regulated by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, we combine architectural expertise with specialist housing occupational therapy to deliver bespoke solutions. Our team collaborates with legal professionals, case managers, and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure projects meet client needs and industry standards. With over 20 years of experience, we have overseen 6,000+ adaptation projects nationwide, offering services from property finding to contract administration.Our approach prioritises competitive tendering, cost-effectiveness, and seamless project management, ensuring minimal disruption to end users. Headquartered in Hatfield, we operate across the UK, addressing the shortage of accessible housing through innovative design. Our commitment to client satisfaction is evidenced by long-standing partnerships with leading law firms and repeat client engagements.
Services
Property Finding
Suitability Reports
Design Specification
Contract Administration
Occupational Therapy
Accommodation Reports
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in inclusive home design and surveying.
- Our in-house housing occupational therapists ensure clinical needs inform design.
- Regulated by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors for professional standards.
- We collaborate with leading law firms and case managers nationwide.
- Covering the UK with offices in Hatfield and the West of England.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
What people say
Outstanding work
Highly recommend
Excellent service
Improved well-being
Expertise and commitment
Services
Property Finding
We identify accessible residential properties tailored to clients' clinical and lifestyle needs. Our housing occupational therapists assess suitability for wheelchair accessibility, care requirements, and future adaptability. Services cover temporary rentals and permanent lifetime homes nationwide.
Suitability Reports
Detailed evaluations of property adaptability, including cost and timeframe estimations for modifications. Reports inform interim payments and purchasing decisions, ensuring alignment with clients' medical and mobility requirements.
Design & Specification
Full-spectrum home adaptations including level access, lifts, and assistive technology. We prepare construction designs approved by clients and multidisciplinary teams, managing planning applications and tender processes.
Contract Administration
We oversee construction phases under JCT contracts, chairing site meetings and managing financial valuations. Services include snagging inspections, documentation compilation, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
Occupational Therapy
Specialist assessments linking clinical needs to home design. Our therapists evaluate spatial requirements, equipment integration, and psychological impacts of living environments to inform inclusive design solutions.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide across the UK with offices in Hatfield and the West of England.
Do you work with legal firms?
Yes, we collaborate with leading law firms as accommodation experts in personal injury cases.
Can you help with temporary accommodation?
We provide short-term solutions in temporary rental properties as well as long-term adaptations.
Are your designs approved by clients?
All schemes require approval from clients and their multidisciplinary teams before construction begins.
How many projects have you completed?
Our team has overseen over 6,000 home adaptation projects since 2004.
