Architecture with people and the environment in mind
SERVICES
HOW WE CAN HELP YOU
We appreciate that when you are planning a new project it can be difficult to know where to begin.
An initial site visit and consultation is offered to all potential clients, free of charge.
-At this first meeting we give you an indication regarding the feasibility of the project in both planning and building terms.
-We may also suggest alternative ways of meeting your requirements.
-After the meeting we will write to you with our fee quotation.
-This will usually be calculated using our assessment of the amount of time and resources required to undertake your project in the correct, professional manner.
-Historically, architects have calculated fees as a percentage of final construction cost, but we find it more economic to charge on a daily rate for the actual hours put in.
-Our fees are always fixed and agreed in advance. We will never charge you for anything without your agreement. The timing of invoices will made clear at the outset.
Workstage 1 - Feasibility Study
- Carry out a measured survey of the relevant parts of your existing property, incorporating the site conditions.
- Provide existing survey drawings to scale required for any Planning Applications.
- Work with you to develop your brief and aspirations for your project.
- Provide Outline Proposals for your project to provide 3D views in CAD & SketchUp
- Establish the planning strategy
- Confirm the brief, stylistic aspirations and financial feasibility
Workstage 2 - Planning Permission
- Prepare freehand sketch design options for your approval
- Liaise with the design team to confirm buildability
- Prepare a full set of outline design drawings in CAD and SketchUp
- Prepare and collate all the supporting planning paperwork
- Submit the full package as a planning submission to the planning department
- Liaise with the case officer at the planning department and provide any additional material required
Workstage 3 - Detail design
- Provide the Design Guide to confirm the specification of all items
- Confirm the construction and materiality of the proposals with the Structural Engineer
- Liaise with the design team to confirm suitability of the detail design
- Prepare a full set of Building Regulations material and submit to the local authority
- Prepare the Pre-Construction Information Pack allowing for an accurate cost of the works
- Prepare a Schedule of Works to quantify all te built elements
Workstage 4 - Contracts & Construction
- Tender the project to a number of suitable Main Contractors
- Interview each of the Main Contractors, take references and confirm suitability
- Prepare a fixed price contract with a timetable for your approval
- Make site visits to confirm the quality of the work and prepare interim payments
- Prepare the certificate of Practical Completion
- Prepare a list of defects and manage the snagging process 6 months after completion
HELP WITH YOUR SELF BUILD PROJECT
Planning a self build project? We can help you with some or all aspects of it.