Trend Design & Build
Approved and Ready to Build
At Trend Design & Build, we plan before we build. We combine full design support with practical contractor insight so your project is compliant, cost-checked, and deliverable from day one.
Full Design Packages & Planning Applications
- Bespoke design package tailored to scope and budget
- Planning drawings, design statements and submission management
- Liaison with the local authority through to decision
- Fees on demand with a clear, itemised breakdown
Building Control & Regulations
- Building Control application and inspections coordinated
- Compliance across structure, fire safety, thermal & acoustic performance
- Technical details, specs and coordination to prevent on-site delays
Principal Designer (Duty Holder)
- We can act as Principal Designer under CDM regulations
- Pre-construction information, design risk reviews and coordination
- Duty-holder records and handover information maintained throughout
Budget-Led Design (No Hidden Extras)
Our approach is built around budget and timescale — the two drivers of a successful project.
- Early cost planning aligned to the developing design
- Transparent allowances and specifications to avoid grey areas
- Risk/constraints flagged early (access, ground, services, sequencing)
- Having a specialist contractor involved from the start helps prevent extras no one wants
How the process works
- Discovery – brief, constraints, budget and programme
- Concept & Cost Plan – outline design validated against budget
- Planning Pack – drawings, statements, submission & liaison
- Technical Design – Building Regs details, specs and coordination
- Pre-Start – programme, risk review and Principal Designer duties set
What you’ll receive
- Clear scope and drawings at each design stage
- Itemised planning and Building Control fees (as required)
- A live cost plan that tracks with the design
- Compliance documentation and duty-holder records (if appointed PD)
- A single point of contact from first sketch to site start
Why choose us
- Specialist contractor insight from day one
- Transparent pricing and specification control
- Reduced risk of redesigns, delays and cost creep
- A smoother path from concept to construction
Next Steps
- Book a planning call to discuss your brief and budget
- We’ll outline the most suitable route (Householder/Full, pre-app, etc.)
- You’ll receive a proposal with scope, fees-on-demand, and timeline
Let’s Create Something Bespoke
From statement joinery to full kitchens and storage solutions, we create interiors that are both beautiful and functional.