Residential architects serving Leicester and Leicestershire

We help homeowners across Leicester and Leicestershire design house extensions, loft conversions and home alterations. Our chartered architectural practice can guide you through the design, planning permission and building regulations process.

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Minesh Patel
BArch (Hons) MArch PGDip RIBA ARB

Minesh Patel is the founder and principal of Minesh Patel Architects.

He is a fully qualified architect having studied at the University of Nottingham.

Before establishing the practice in 2019, Minesh worked at leading UK and international architectural practices, including Howells in Birmingham and O’Donnell + Tuomey in Ireland. He now brings that experience to residential projects across Leicester, Birmingham and the wider Midlands.

See his Linkedin page to learn more.

Architectural Services for Leicester Homeowners

  • Chartered Architects

    Receive a professional, carefully managed service throughout the design and approval process.

  • Design and Planning Applications

    We prepare clear architectural drawings, develop the proposed design and submit the planning application on your behalf. We also respond to planning-officer queries during the application process.

  • We take care of the paperwork

    For planning permission and building regulations - we’ll fill in all the forms and act as your agent throughout the process, dealing with any council queries.

  • 3D Design Visualisation

    Where helpful, we can produce internal and external 3D views to help you understand the proposed space before work begins.

  • Building Regulations Drawings

    Following planning approval, we can prepare the detailed drawings and information required for a building-control application and construction pricing

  • Sewer Build-Over Applications

    Where an extension is close to a public sewer, we can help coordinate the information required for a water-authority build-over application.

  • Fixed Architectural Fees

    We offer clearly defined fixed fees for most residential projects, so you know what is included before appointing us.

  • Structural Engineers and Other Consultants

    Where additional specialist input is required, we can introduce you to structural engineers, surveyors and other consultants with relevant residential experience.

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FAQs - Leicester Architects

  • Yes. We work with homeowners across Leicester and surrounding areas, including Oadby, Wigston, Blaby, Loughborough, Hinckley and Market Harborough. Our studio is based in Birmingham, and we arrange measured surveys and meetings in Leicester as required.

  • Our fees depend on the size and complexity of the project and the services required. Following an initial discussion, we provide a written fixed-fee proposal clearly setting out the scope and exclusions.

  • Yes. Where structural calculations are required, we can introduce you to suitable structural engineers and coordinate their information with the architectural drawings.