Award-Winning Architectural Design Services & Surveyors
Based in Preston, Lancashire, we specialise in delivering sustainable, high-spec modern properties. Our award-winning team provides professional architectural, surveying and project delivery services — from concept design through to completion — for residential and commercial projects of any scale.
Carters Building Consultancy is an award-winning architectural practice based in Preston, Lancashire, providing premium design, surveying and project delivery services for high-end residential and commercial construction projects. We specialise in creating sustainable, high-spec modern properties — from luxury home extensions and bespoke new-builds to replacement dwellings, conversions and complex planning applications.
With a highly experienced team of architects, surveyors and project managers, we support clients through every stage of the development journey. From concept design, feasibility studies and planning submissions to technical detailing, tender packages and full on-site project delivery, we provide a complete, end-to-end service tailored to the needs of each project.
Our reputation is built on attention to detail, innovative design solutions and a commitment to delivering exceptional results. Whether you’re transforming your home, developing land or managing a full construction project, Carters offers the expertise and guidance to bring your vision to life with precision and confidence.
Meet Harry Carter BSc (Hons) MRICS - Managing Director
Meet Lauryn Cammack BSc (Hons) in Architecture - Architectural Designer
Registration Number: 788576
Carters Building Consultancy’s innovative approach has allowed us to achieve a stylish and modern design for a very difficult site in Poulton town centre. “The scheme was particularly challenging given the sites location within Poulton Conservation Area; Carters liaised with … Read More
Tom Workman – James Carter Homes
House Remodel – Lytham St Annes (Project Value £1,000,000) “We first engaged Carters at the start of our design, and they’ve been with us every step of the way. Following a number of challenges on our site we simply can’t … Read More
Peter Taylor and Daniel Taylor – Owners
New Build House – Open Country Side (Project Value £1,000,000) ”Carters Building Consultancy achieved a fantastic result for our new build home. We worked closely with Harry to create a great architectural design within the open countryside. Harry handled the … Read More
Eric & Charlotte Danson – Owner
New Built Showroom – Lytham St Annes (Project Value £400,000) ”I can highly recommend the services of Carters Building Consultancy – we are around one month off completion of a commercial new built and they have managed the process brilliantly … Read More
James Margerison – BM direct – Owner
I would highly recommend Carter’s building consultancy. Not only has Harry been absolutely fantastic in his approach, but he has given some amazing design ideas. I wouldn’t say the process has been easy but going through the process with Harry … Read More
Avneet & Sunny Doel
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Eco Home, Refurbishment and Extension, Lake District
We've recently completed a stunning eco-home refurbishment and extension in the heart of the Lake District.......read more.
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Carters Leading the way in Sustainable design
The sustainability credentials are proposed to meet carbon natural l and Passivhaus house standards far exceeding the minimum requirements for building regulations.
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Carters are pleased to have been appointed for new luxury development in Surrey.
Carters will be providing full architectural design for state of the art super energy efficient homes in Surrey leading the way with sustainable design ....read more.
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Green Belt Development - The Rules Of Green Belt Homes.
Understand the five purposes of the Green Belt development in the UK as far as extending, building new homes and developing land.
New Build House – Open Country Side (Project Value £1,000,000) ”Carters Building Consultancy achieved a fantastic result for our new build home. We worked closely with Harry to create a great architectural design within the open countryside. Harry handled the … Read More
Eric & Charlotte Danson – Owner
I would highly recommend Carter’s building consultancy. Not only has Harry been absolutely fantastic in his approach, but he has given some amazing design ideas. I wouldn’t say the process has been easy but going through the process with Harry … Read More
Avneet & Sunny Doel
New Built Showroom – Lytham St Annes (Project Value £400,000) ”I can highly recommend the services of Carters Building Consultancy – we are around one month off completion of a commercial new built and they have managed the process brilliantly … Read More
James Margerison – BM direct – Owner
House Remodel – Lytham St Annes (Project Value £1,000,000) “We first engaged Carters at the start of our design, and they’ve been with us every step of the way. Following a number of challenges on our site we simply can’t … Read More
Peter Taylor and Daniel Taylor – Owners
Carters Building Consultancy’s innovative approach has allowed us to achieve a stylish and modern design for a very difficult site in Poulton town centre. “The scheme was particularly challenging given the sites location within Poulton Conservation Area; Carters liaised with … Read More
Tom Workman – James Carter Homes
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WE ARE HIGHERING - ARCHITECT / ARCHITECTURAL DESGINER
Are you and Architect or Architectural Designer looking for a new career? We have a new opportunity available for working on high end residential, commercial and leisure projects..read more.
Meet Gabriel Houlihan - BSc (Hons) CIAT - Chartered Architectural Technologist
Our portfolio ranges
from simple extensions and sympathetic historic refurbishments to large-scale housing and civic projects. We are as comfortable in the discrete residential space as we are with large commercial and public realm projects. At all times, maintaining a commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards regulated by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Within the team are architectural designers & surveyors, visualisers, building surveyors and project managers. If required, we supplement our in-house capability with trusted building partners and consultants in planning, structural engineering, quantity surveying, mechanical and engineering (M&E), and an international network of furniture, technology and materials manufacturers.





