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PAD

9.83/10

New Cross Gate, London

Checkatrade member since August 2025

Public liability insurance is unverified

Services

  • 3D Architectural Models
  • Architect
  • Architectural Drawings
  • Architectural Technician
  • Planning / Design
  • Planning Consultants
  • Technical Drawing

Customer Reviews

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9.83 /10

Based on 12 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.92

Reliability

9.83

Communication

9.75

Reviews (12)

  • 10

    Experienced, high quality work.

    Posted 2 days ago

    PAD were very successful in helping achieve planning for a residential extension by producing a high quality exterior render and drawings. The work was completed quickly and they provided advice on how to best achieve a successful application. They gave the application what was needed and were very easy to work with.
    Job location: E14
  • 10

    Great Experience, Great Design

    Posted 04 November

    We were recommended PAD after speaking with a different few architects and becoming exasabated by either the lack of quality, or talking in ways we didn't understand. PAD made us feel understood, they worked with us closely throughout, explained the process and helped us understand all the bits of building and planning you take for granted. More than that, they made the experience a positive one, with a beautiful outcome to boot! Very happy, highly recommend!
    Job location: E15
  • 9.33

    Smooth and professional

    Posted 01 October

    Very knowledgeable and patient, nothing was too much trouble. The whole process felt smooth and professional. I'd happily use them again.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: N1
  • 10

    Excellent service

    Posted 26 September

    Our builder commented on how clear and practical the drawings were, which made the whole process smoother. Shows real knowledge of building methods. Would absolutely recommend!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: N1
  • 10

    Worked well, especially with with the time constraints I had.

    Posted 23 September

    PAD produced a set of highly intricate designs for my new three-bedroom home on a very challenging and sensitive plot in the Clapham Common Conservation Area, right next to a terrace of listed buildings. The level of care, creativity, and technical detail was outstanding – I was really impressed with how the design managed to balance contemporary living with the historic setting. I’d thoroughly recommend their services.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SW4
  • 9.67

    Good service and easy to work with

    Posted 22 September

    Really enjoyed working with Pad. Creative design ideas and a fast / efficient service. Would highly recommend for drawings and permissions.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SE14

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Max Davie

Ltd Company

Member since 2025

VAT Registered

No

PAD is a team of experienced architects and technicians who take genuine pride in helping homeowners realise their dream projects. We produce clear, accurate, and detailed architectural drawings for planning applications and building regulation approvals, ensuring every client has a solid foundation for their project.

WHY PAD?

PAD brings design thinking of the highest calibre - expertise honed over years of working on design-led, high-end projects. Our architects remain actively engaged in complex, design-led projects at the highest level, bringing that same skill and creativity to every project, regardless of size or budget.

By stripping away the gloss and formality typical of high-end services - keeping early-stage drawings loose and iterative, and communicating directly with clients by email rather than through polished reports - we make exceptional design accessible and affordable.

PAD was founded to raise the standard of architectural services available at the more accessible end of the market. Too often, homeowners are left with generic, unimaginative layouts produced quickly and without care, by outfits that prioritise speed and profit over quality. We offer a smarter, more thoughtful alternative: application-ready drawings underpinned by genuine design expertise - bringing the quality of high-end design to projects of every size and budget.

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