Business Details
Expert Architectural & Surveying Services in Barnet
With over two decades of experience, Steven Gray Designs offers comprehensive architectural and surveying services tailored to individual client needs. As Chartered members of the Chartered Institute of Building and the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors, we provide end-to-end project management, structural engineering, planning applications, and party wall expertise. Our approach combines practicality with aesthetic design, focusing on natural light and budget-conscious solutions for residential and conservation projects across London and the Home Counties. 
Services
Architectural Design
Structural Engineering
Planning Permission
Party Wall Services
Project Management
Building Regulations
Specification & Schedule
Listed Building Consent
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in architectural design and project management.
- Our team are Chartered members of the Chartered Institute of Building.
- We provide full project management services from planning to completion.
- Specialists in listed building and conservation area projects.
- Chartered Party Wall Surveyors with expertise in dispute resolution.
Associations and certifications
- Chartered Institute of Building
- Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors
What people say
Highly recommend
Knowledgeable professionals
Excellent communication
Timely updates
Stress-free process
Services
Architectural Design
We create bespoke architectural designs tailored to client preferences and property characteristics. Our team combines functionality with aesthetic appeal, focusing on natural light optimisation and space efficiency. With extensive experience in London and the Home Counties, we deliver designs compliant with local planning guidelines while maintaining individuality for residential and conservation projects.
Party Wall Services
As Chartered Party Wall Surveyors, we manage all aspects of party wall legislation compliance. Our services include serving notices, condition surveys, and award preparation. We provide expert guidance on the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 requirements, ensuring legal compliance while minimising neighbour disputes through transparent communication and professional dispute resolution.
Project Management
Our Chartered Construction Managers oversee projects from tender to completion. We coordinate contractor selection, manage building contracts, and conduct weekly site inspections. The service includes payment certification, defect monitoring, and final account settlement, ensuring projects meet quality standards while saving clients time and reducing stress throughout the construction process.
Planning Permission
We prepare and submit comprehensive planning applications adhering to local authority requirements. Our services cover full planning permissions, householder applications, and listed building consents. With expertise in design and access statements, we navigate complex regulations to secure approvals for extensions, new builds, and heritage properties across London and surrounding counties.
Structural Engineering
Our qualified structural engineers collaborate with architects to ensure safe, efficient designs. We provide detailed calculations and specifications for residential and commercial projects, handling both minor alterations and major constructions. The service includes foundation design, load-bearing calculations, and compliance with building regulations to guarantee structural integrity and cost-effective solutions.
People
Steven Gray
Director & Chartered Party Wall Surveyor
With over 20 years' experience, Steven leads architectural projects and party wall matters. He specialises in planning approvals for complex conservation builds and manages end-to-end project delivery while maintaining Chartered Institute of Building standards.
Leyla
Office Manager & Project Coordinator
Leyla oversees day-to-day project coordination, client communication, and administrative operations. She supports clients through planning processes, party wall agreements, and construction phases, ensuring smooth project execution and timely updates.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural design, planning permissions, building regulation drawings, and project management services for residential and listed buildings across London and the Home Counties.
Are you qualified to handle listed building projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience with Grade II Listed buildings and conservation areas, including securing Listed Building Consent and Heritage Statement preparation.
Do you provide party wall surveying services?
As Chartered Party Wall Surveyors, we handle all aspects including notices, condition surveys, and award preparation under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
How do you manage construction projects?
We offer full project management including contractor selection, contract administration, site inspections, payment certification, and defect monitoring to ensure quality and compliance throughout the build.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across London, Hertfordshire, Surrey, and Buckinghamshire, with experience in diverse projects from single-storey extensions to complex conservation developments.
Can you assist with structural engineering?
Our team includes qualified structural engineers who collaborate with architects to deliver safe, efficient structural solutions for both residential and commercial projects.
