Western Building Consultants Cheltenham & Gloucester

09/06/2026

Great feedback for Jasmine, one of our architects, from a recent project - see the initial drawings in last week’s post!

FREE initial consultations for architectural projects!

08/06/2026

Here is Rob, one of our building surveyors, answering some quick fire questions!

Get in touch to find out the different building surveys that we offer!

03/06/2026

So what happens when you work with WBC on a project?

Brief - The project, an existing small stone cottage, comprised of an internal remodelling of the existing cellular layout to create a more open-plan family home. The scheme also included an extension to provide an additional bedroom, with the clients keen to adopt a contemporary material palette throughout the new intervention.

Concept: To reconcile the two contrasting architectural styles, a parapet gable has been introduced to the far elevation. The resulting void is expressed as a contemporary aluminium standing seam extension, creating an intervention that is clearly distinguishable from the historic fabric while subtly referencing its form and proportions. The composition is visually anchored by the existing stone wall to the far elevation, establishing a considered dialogue between old and new.

As part of the process we work closely with the client to offer options and make changes in collaboration with their wants and needs from the project.

We are currently offering free initial consultations for architectural projects so get in touch if you have a potential project that you would like to discuss!

01/06/2026

Worried about damp patches in your home?

Here is Rob, one of our building surveyors, out last week in the glorious sunshine!

He was out looking at some coping stones on a parapet wall due to some damp patches in a property’s flat roof as well as surveying some cracking.

If you are concerned about any damp patches or cracking in your home, drop us a message or give us a call!

04/05/2026

15/04/2026

Are you looking to get planning permission, Listed Building consent or Project administration for a barn conversion in Bath, the South West or South Wales?

Western Building Consultants have a wealth of knowledge and experience providing comprehensive architectural designs and surveying services for rural barn conversions.

Our conservation experts including chartered architects, surveyors and structural engineers can help you design your dream home, business premises or development. Utilising our key surveying skills we have experience in bringing the most agricultural of barns into usage, including the conversion of more modern barn constructions such as portal framed structures and concrete block buildings.

We have worked on numerous listed barn conversions and can help navigate the planning and listed building frameworks, to help you achieve the reuse of agricultural buildings.

If you own an agricultural barn, whether it’s made of traditional stone, steel portal frame, or concrete, you might be able to convert it into up to three dwelling units without full planning permission, thanks to Class Q regulations.

At Western Building Consultants, we have extensive experience in dealing with such structures, from the initial survey and appraisals of structural stability to the design of the barns.

Contact us today for more information about our expertise in barn conversions, including Class Q barn conversions. www.westernbuildingconsultants.co.uk