Business Details
30 Years
experience
Expert Architectural Design & Surveying Services
Established in 1996, Petro Designs has built a reputation as a trusted provider of architectural design and building surveying services across the UK. Our team combines over 25 years of industry expertise with a client-focused approach, delivering tailored solutions for residential, commercial, educational, and hospitality projects. Registered with RICS, we prioritise innovation and precision, managing projects from initial concept through to completion. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our portfolio of award-winning work, including the 2024 Building Conservation Commended Award for the restoration of The Gallery in Maldon. We specialise in navigating complex planning processes, offering feasibility studies, condition surveys, and comprehensive project management.With offices in Essex, our experienced professionals provide nationwide support while maintaining local market knowledge. Our services encompass new builds, extensions, refurbishments, and listed building conservation, ensuring compliance with planning and building regulations. Client satisfaction remains our priority, demonstrated through our track record of repeat business and referrals. We offer free initial consultations and maintain transparent communication throughout every project phase.
Services
Architectural Design
Building Surveying
Residential Projects
Commercial Projects
Education Projects
Hotel Refurbishments
Planning Applications
Heritage Conservation
Feasibility Studies
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of architectural and surveying expertise
- RICS registered professionals with industry recognition
- Nationwide service with local Essex knowledge
- Award-winning heritage building conservation specialists
- Comprehensive project management from concept to completion
Associations and certifications
- RICS
What people say
Professional company
Stress-free experience
Detailed specifications
Highly recommend
Nothing was too much trouble
Services
Architectural Design
We provide comprehensive architectural design services for new builds and renovations. Our RICS-registered team creates innovative, compliant designs tailored to client needs while ensuring adherence to planning and building regulations. Services include concept development, detailed drawings, and construction documentation.
Building Surveying
Our chartered surveyors conduct detailed property assessments for residential and commercial clients. Services include condition surveys, feasibility studies, and building regulations compliance checks. We specialise in listed building assessments and conservation projects across the UK.
Education Projects
We deliver specialist architectural solutions for educational institutions. Our services include 5-year asset management plans, condition surveys, and full architectural consultation for school extensions and refurbishments. We handle planning applications and building regulations compliance for educational establishments.
Heritage Conservation
Our award-winning team specialises in historic building conservation. We manage feasibility studies, planning applications, and sensitive refurbishments for Grade 2 and Grade 2* listed buildings. Recent projects include hotel renovations and heritage property adaptations while maintaining architectural integrity.
Commercial Projects
We provide tailored architectural solutions for commercial and retail developments. Services include feasibility planning, detailed design work, and regulatory compliance for projects ranging from petrol station redevelopments to restaurant renovations. Our team ensures designs reflect brand identity while meeting budget requirements.
People
Mark Morgan
Director
BSc FRICS IEng MICE, Mark leads our architectural team with 25+ years' experience in building surveying and design. He oversees project strategy and quality control, specialising in complex planning applications and heritage conservation projects.
William Morgan
Associate Director
BSc (Hons) Associate Director, William manages commercial and residential projects. With expertise in new builds and renovations, he focuses on client consultation and ensuring practical design solutions that meet regulatory requirements and budget constraints.
Questions
What services do you offer for residential extensions?
We provide full architectural design, planning applications, and building regulations submissions for residential extensions. Our service includes measured surveys, design proposals, and construction documentation.
Can you help with listed building renovations?
Yes, we specialise in Grade 2 and Grade 2* listed building conservation. Our services include feasibility studies, planning applications, and sensitive refurbishment work while maintaining historical integrity.
Do you work outside Essex?
Yes, while based in Essex, we provide architectural and surveying services nationwide. Our team has completed projects across the UK including London, the South East, and East Anglia.
What commercial projects do you handle?
We work on retail developments, restaurant renovations, petrol station redevelopments, and hotel projects. Our services include feasibility planning, design work, and regulatory compliance management.
How do you manage school building projects?
We provide full architectural consultation for schools including condition surveys, 5-year asset plans, and building regulations compliance. Our team handles extensions, refurbishments, and new construction projects.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are registered members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), ensuring our services meet the highest professional standards in architectural design and building surveying.
