Business Details
50 Years
experience
Your Trusted Chartered Architects in Godalming
Established in 1976, MVL Architects is a family-run practice dedicated to delivering innovative architectural and surveying solutions. Our team of Chartered Architects and Surveyors specialises in creating bespoke designs tailored to domestic, commercial, educational, and conservation projects. With a focus on collaboration, we prioritise client relationships and site-specific considerations to produce unique designs that harmonise with historical contexts or embrace modern aesthetics. Utilising advanced BIM technology, we enable clients to visualise projects in 3D, ensuring clarity and precision throughout the process.Our expertise extends to navigating planning regulations, building control, and party wall legislation, supported by decades of experience across diverse sectors including regeneration, healthcare, and residential development. Recognised for our commitment to quality, we have completed projects within sensitive environments such as Green Belt areas and National Parks, maintaining a reputation for excellence since our founding.
Services
Domestic Sketch Scheme Analysis
Building Information Modelling
Commercial Feasibility Study
Measured Surveys
Party Wall Services
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- Family-run practice with 48 years of architectural expertise.
- Utilise BIM technology for 3D design visualisation.
- Specialise in navigating complex planning and conservation areas.
- Client-focused approach with site-specific design solutions.
- Award-winning team with experience in diverse sectors.
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
- MRICS
- Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors
What people say
Excellent buildings
Real success
Loving our kitchen
Effective circulation flows
Pleased with design drawings
Services
Domestic Sketch Scheme Analysis
A one-day service where Chartered Architects visit clients to discuss requirements and produce sketch drawings. Tailored for domestic projects, this process ensures practical, innovative designs aligned with client needs and site constraints. Ideal for extensions, renovations, or new builds.
Building Information Modelling
BIM technology enables clients to experience designs in a live 3D environment. This service applies to all project sizes, enhancing clarity and precision during planning and construction phases. It supports efficient decision-making and reduces errors through detailed digital modelling.
Commercial Feasibility Study
A cost-effective analysis of client briefs to identify viable design solutions. Includes sketch proposals and actionable steps for project progression. Designed for commercial and educational developments, ensuring alignment with budgetary and regulatory requirements.
Measured Surveys
Digital surveys using laser technology to create accurate plans, elevations, and topographical data. Essential for existing structures or land, supporting design and planning applications. Reduces errors and costs while ensuring precise documentation for construction purposes.
Party Wall Services
Expert advice and surveying under the Party Wall Etc. Act 1996. Services include acting as appointed surveyor, preparing schedules of conditions, and resolving disputes. Ensures compliance with legal requirements for adjacent properties during construction works.
People
Malcolm Lelliott
Managing Director
Founded MVL in 1976 after qualifying as a Chartered Surveyor. Holds multiple professional memberships including RICS and FPWS. Specialises in party wall legislation and has led the practice's expansion into conservation and complex developments.
Chris Lelliott
Director
Chartered Architect with over 20 years' experience in private and commercial sectors. Joined MVL in 2002 after working in multinational firms. Focuses on integrating modern design with historical contexts, leveraging BIM technology for client visualisation.
Justin Williams
Chartered Architect
Specialises in healthcare, education, and regeneration projects. Brings award-winning experience from large-scale developments to MVL's team. Committed to sustainable design solutions and user-centric architectural planning.
Ellen Sinclair
Assistant Architect
Trained in Plymouth, Ellen contributes to residential and commercial projects. Combines technical expertise with creative design, supported by her background in architectural theory and hands-on project involvement.
Phillip Hedges
Assistant Architect
Part One architectural assistant with a focus on user experience in built environments. Graduated from the University of Ulster, bringing fresh perspectives to MVL's design processes and client engagements.
Questions
What architectural services does MVL offer?
We provide domestic and commercial design, BIM visualisation, feasibility studies, measured surveys, and party wall consultancy.
How does MVL handle planning permissions?
We manage pre-planning consultations, submit applications, and liaise with local authorities to secure necessary approvals.
Do you work on conservation projects?
Yes, we specialise in historical buildings and sensitive environments like Green Belt areas and National Parks.
What technology do you use?
We utilise BIM software for 3D design visualisation and laser scanning for accurate measured surveys.
How are fees structured?
Fees depend on project complexity. We offer free feasibility calls and transparent cost discussions during initial consultations.
Can you assist with party wall disputes?
Our accredited surveyors provide expert advice, schedules of condition, and dispute resolution under the Party Wall Act.
