Hough Architecture is a Chartered Architect Practice serving Holmes Chapel in Cheshire

Contact us today to discuss your rural property renovation, house extension, loft conversion, and about Planning Permission.

Vaulted kitchen extension with rooflights, gable glazing and black-framed bifold doors overlooking the garden.

Hough Architecture offers a completely tailored service for building and development projects in Holmes Chapel.

With any building project, from residential to commercial, rural to urban, we as architects provide all associated services that combine seamlessly together. This helps with the smooth running of each individual project. The benefit of using a RIBA Chartered Practice is the attention is paramount and all aspects are planned from one source.

Hough Architecture provides a clear, transparent view of costs, fees and timescales. It could even be that a project is improved, thanks to our help. By the same token, we will also be honest if a project is not viable. This expertise has helped many customers in the Holmes Chapel area.

Holmes Chapel is a large village in East Cheshire and is also known as a Cheshire Peak District village as it overlooks the Dane Valley. Loft conversions, rural property projects, tasteful extensions and more are all part of our portfolio.

Brick rear extension with black-framed bifold doors and triangular gable glazing.
RIBA Chartered Practice

Hough Architecture understands that every project is different and as such we can offer individual, tailored products and services to our clients.

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However, there are some overall services which can be relevant to most developments.

This Includes:

Consultation and a resulting brief, during which our initial meeting includes an in-depth discussion about the project. With our transparent and honest approach, we can help clients understand potential costs.

The next stage usually means we are ready to proceed on this exciting journey, starting with a survey and a Planning Application if needed.

The later stages include creating the correct Contract, finding the Contractors that can handle the project and starting the project on its way.

Other key areas Hough Architecture can fully assist with include Feasibility Studies and Visual Impressions.

Visual Impressions are an effective way of envisioning a client’s proposals using state-of-the-art techniques including 3D models, drawings, scale models, photo montages and more.

Hough Architecture encompasses an overall approach, taking into account the Holmes Chapel area, the heritage and history of the building and the future life of the building in question.

One of the main questions we are asked is how much does it cost? 

ABOUT

HOUGH ARCHITECTURE

Hough Architects was founded in 2015 by James Hough.

James noticed a gap in the market for the type of architect’s practice he developed. James is rigorous in his research and in his attention to detail, he offers effective collaborations and the best quality service.

With a strong sense of place and an understanding of the vernacular in Holmes Chapel, which has huge historical integrity, the Hough team work on residential properties, Listed Buildings and new dwellings

James Hough, RIBA Chartered Architect based in Sandbach, Cheshire

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
We engaged with James early 2018 as we planned to completely rebuild our property. We had a very aggressive timescale which meant James needed to be creative in his design to help accommodate our needs and requirements. James also liaised exceptionally well with our building contractor which meant the project stayed on course and with very little issue. We wanted to use a local architect so we had him to hand if needed of which he was. He comes highly recommended and would pass his name on to anyone looking to renovate.
Stephen Roberts
I instructed James to add an extension on to the front of my house. Not only did he create a far more interesting and useful space than I could have imagined but he provided us with regular updates as well as very accurate building timescales and build costs. I can not recommend him strongly enough.
Scott Hadden
Hough Architecture provided an excellent service with efficient attention to detail. The designs realised our imagined space and the building exceeded it helping us to achieve the best possible solutions to ensure a successful planning decision and superb outcome. Good to work with James is imaginative and able to deliver a creative and contemporary concept that is in keeping with a rustic farmhouse. Inside and outside works perfectly, aesthetically and practically. Excellent.
Rosemary Dutton

Frequently Asked Questions

Architects plan and design the construction and development of buildings and land areas with regard to functional and aesthetic requirements.
Costs vary and some, including Hough Architecture, offer a no-obligation, initial consultation.
It depends on the size of the house and the degree of renovations and can take from 9 months to 18 months.
Most if not all building projects have a large amount of official paperwork and forms to successfully complete. Commencement, completion and signing off of all stages of paperwork is part and parcel of an architect’s services.

An architect understands every aspect of your project and will ensure all the steps are completed in the correct order and that you’re kept informed every step of the way.

Start your project

If you are planning a new build, a high-end refurbishment or a listed building project in Cheshire, talk to James directly about what you have in mind.