Turning Designs into Reality
Welcome to John Walton's Architectural Services, where precision meets passion. With decades of experience, John provides comprehensive architectural services that include design, planning, building regulation details, and construction management. From initial concepts to completed projects, John’s focus on detail ensures your vision is brought to life.
Featured Project
A unique riverside extension project.
This was an interesting and challenging project; the client wanted to use the space between the house and the river for an additional living area without losing the view of the river from the dwelling.
Following consultation with the client and the planning department at Stroud District Council, I proposed an extension that would fill the space, incorporate the existing brick outhouse, and utilize the retaining wall separating the river from the property. The extension has a window overlooking the river.
A lightweight construction using a highly insulated timber frame and reinforced raft was designed to avoid the need for deep foundations, which would have required piles and ground beams.
The river is classified as salmonoid, so the project required a permit from the Environment Agency, and all scaffolding had to be completed within a four-week period between June and September to avoid disrupting the trout breeding population.
How We Can Help You
- Tailored extension/refurbishment designs ready for planning and building regulations.
- Clear specification writing (contract docs, NBS) and reliable cost estimates.
- Professional CDM advice and health & safety risk management.
Example Enquiry
Enquiry:
We are about to embark on restoring our church hall. It needs extensive work to bring it up to the modern standards and expectations of a public building.
For example, it needs double glazing and insulation adding to it, as well as a modern heating system. Furthermore, it would be desirable to have an extension to the building to create space for a better kitchen and improved toilet facilities.
There are also general maintenance jobs needing to be done and an upgrade to the fire exit required. What aspects of this restoration might you be able to help us with?
Response:
- Upgrading the Building Fabric: I can prepare technical specifications and schedules of work for the installation of double glazing, insulation, and heating - ensuring all upgrades comply with current regulations and performance standards.
- Designing and Specifying Extensions: I can design the proposed kitchen and toilet extension, including drawings, specifications, and planning documentation for submission to your local authority.
- Fire Exit and Safety Compliance: I can assess and specify required improvements to fire escape provision, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and Building Control standards.
- General Repairs and Maintenance: I can itemise and specify all relevant maintenance works so they can be properly planned and costed alongside the main upgrade works.
- Project Coordination and Documentation: I offer full Contract Administration—including preparing Preliminaries, Specification, and Schedule of Work, overseeing tenders, and managing works to completion.
- Committee Liaison and Approvals: I’m happy to meet with your committee to refine the project brief and provide a detailed proposal with service and fee breakdowns.
In short, I can guide your project from concept to completion - bringing the technical expertise and oversight needed for a successful, compliant, and well-coordinated restoration.
Warm regards,
John Walton
Ready to bring your project to life?
Request a Consultation"I have had the pleasure of working with John on several commercial and residential projects since 2002, the most recent being a large glass balcony for my own home."- Ian Morrison, Stroud
"John has been preparing estimates for my company for more than thirty years with a good level of success. They are produced on time and accurately; I know I can rely on his service with confidence."- P & S Cheltenham
"John’s professionalism not only leads to a smooth and stress-free build but also makes him one of the most pleasant individuals I have ever worked with."- Ian Morrison, Stroud
"John has the added ability to produce planning drawings and building regulation details for my clients when necessary and deals with preparing risk assessments and method statements when I need them. He is a great all round professional."- P & S Cheltenham
"John’s ability to coordinate with various tradespeople and effectively liaise with building control and council planning has been invaluable. I have personally recommended John to friends and family, all of whom share my appreciation for his talent in delivering projects on time and within budget."- Ian Morrison, Stroud