Dan Wood Design Feedback Wanted

[worldwidewebs]

We're looking at our next house build. For the current one we used an architectural technologist (Tony Holt), came up with a design we liked, had MBC supply the frame and then subcontracted all the trades - we're very happy with the result. Looking at the next build we're considering using Dan-Wood - I don't think I could build to the same price and the budget is going to be much tighter this time around.

 

We quite like one of their designs (Point 270E) and it would sit well on the plot we have in mind but we would like to make a few changes and/or come up with something original. The questions are: for those that have used Dan-Wood how did you find this re-design process?; any advice?; which agent did you use? what was your rationale for using DW?

 

I've met with the agent for the north west (where we live now) and had a call with the agent for Scotland (where the build will be) and the north west agent filled me with a lot more confidence.

[kandgmitchell]

We used DW and were very impressed. Their site work ethic and attention to detail was excellent.  They'll change one of their designs whilst we had own design and they adapted it to suit their system (that took a little time - we had to use their architect and pushed back on some changes they wanted to make). The one thing that attracted us was the speed on site, four days to weather tight and eight weeks to handover. We've been in for for about six months now and are very happy to have a warm, comfortable house.

 

We used the Sheffield agent and found them helpful and experienced with the system.

[jandj]

Hi we are in the process of exactly what you are talking about. We redesigned a Park 270E to our own specification. We used the northwest agent and can say mostly would recommend them. Particular staff very professional and helpful. The redesign was quite straight forward but has to be done within the parameters of a Dan Wood build. Be aware that standard options were not in keeping with a house of our size and we spent around another 60k particularly the electric upgrades, flooring and additional ensuite. We are just about to receive delivery 3 march happy to keep you posted this is the exciting stage!

[worldwidewebs]

Thanks both, much appreciated.

 

@jandj Where in the north west are you? Would it be possible to come and have a chat at some point as I guess we're not too far away from you?