LiteBox Architecture

13/09/2026

Right house, right location, wrong layout!! The things you need to know before making an offer on your dream home. Link in the description 👇🏼

About to start a house extension? Before your builder turns up on...

28/06/2026

Building control passed the job. Then everything fell apart. 🚨

A client’s flat conversion went from “signing off” to a three-page snagging list in weeks to non-compliant fire doors, windows that didn’t meet building regulations, and a building inspector demanding work that wasn’t on the approved drawings.

The reason? No project manager.

When you try to manage subcontractors yourself, you’re gambling with thousands in rectification costs, months of delays, and stress that a PM or designer would have caught before it became a problem.

Hiring a project manager isn’t an extra cost. It’s insurance.

🔧 Watch the full breakdown on YouTube — link in bio

🔗 Or book a 30-minute property consultation on LinkedIn if you’re planning an extension or conversion: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liteboxarchitecture

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15/05/2026

I have ADHD and zero tech skills. But AI saves me a full working day every single week.

This is what it’s actually done in my business, no theory, no hype. I’ve made a completely free setup guide so you can get started in 5 minutes.

Comment Claude below or Link in bio.

10/05/2026

😬 This is my driveway right now.
Cracked concrete, weeds everywhere, it’s a mess.

So I’ve decided to attempt laying a FULL resin driveway myself… with absolutely ZERO hands-on experience.

No idea if this is genius or a complete disaster. 😂

🎥 Full video is LIVE on YouTube Today 16.45pm UK - link in bio.

👇 Think I can actually pull this off?
Let me know you thoughts in the comments 🫣

08/05/2026

You’ve Found the Right House, It’s Perfect
Right location, right price everything is what you imagined…..but the layout is all wrong, you want to knock a wall out, change the layout, extend it but you have no idea how or what you could do!!!

The Solution: book one of my online consultations link below:
🔗 https://linktr.ee/liteboxa

You can get access to me to discuss your concerns, address the layout issues and advise you where you can extend. As a professional with 28yrs experience I can guide you through buying the right house for you.

This is the most expensive purchase of your life get peace of mind you’ve made the right choice.

06/05/2026

Sometimes the best design work doesn’t start on a computer… it starts with a coffee and a conversation ☕✏️

This was a quick sketch session working through a garage conversion layout to create better ground floor living space.

No overcomplication. No jargon. Just understanding how the client actually wants to live in their home.

This approach helps us:
✔️ Unlock the best layout quickly
✔️ Spot problems before they cost money
✔️ Turn ideas into something we can take forward for planning

You don’t always need a full set of drawings to get clarity… sometimes you just need the right person asking the right questions.

If you’re thinking about converting your garage or reworking your ground floor layout, this is exactly how we start.

Get it right at the beginning… and everything else becomes easier.

05/05/2026

Thinking of buying a house but not sure if you can knock walls through or extend it the way you want? 🤔

This is where most people get it wrong… they buy first, then realise the layout can’t be changed or planning won’t allow it.

I’ve seen it cost people £20k–£50k+ in mistakes.

Don’t guess. Know before you buy.

Book a 30-minute Zoom consultation with me via my Linktree.
https://linktr.ee/liteboxa

I’ll review the property and tell you exactly what you can and can’t do so you can move forward with confidence.

Spend £130 now… save thousands later.

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20/04/2026

Most planning applications don't fail because of the design.
They fail before anyone even reads them.
Wrong fee. No valid location plan. Missing documents from the validation checklist.
Any one of those and your application gets bounced. Money gone. Weeks wasted. Back to square one.
Watch my latest video to find out exactly what to check before you submit

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16/04/2026

The #1 mistake I see on UK extension projects……and it happens BEFORE any work starts. 👇

Cheap drawings.

Here’s the trap:
→ You pay cheap for basic drawings
→ Builder quotes based on what’s shown
→ Details missing = extras on site
→ You pay thousands more than you planned

That “bargain” just cost you a fortune.

Proper detailed drawings from a qualified professional let your builder price ACCURATELY. No surprises. No extras. Full control of your budget.

Save this for when you’re planning your extension. 📌

Need honest advice on your project? Book a 30-min 1-2-1 consultation with me — 🔗 link in bio.

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Paul | LiteBox Architecture
Architectural Technologist | 28 yrs experience
No jargon. Just straight advice.

15/04/2026

🛑 If you're about to buy a house or start an extension…..watch this first.

I've spent 28 years in architecture watching homeowners make the same expensive mistakes. Buying the wrong house. Underestimating extension costs. Getting planning wrong.

That's why I've launched my online consultation service.
For £130 — £175 you get 30 minutes with me on Zoom. I'll review your details in advance and give you straight honest advice on your specific situation before you spend any money.

No jargon. No sales pitch. Just expert advice.

👉 Book here: https://linktr.ee/liteboxa