Services
We specialise in all aspects of residential and commercial property including...
One off
houses
Extension and
Remodelling
Historic building
restorations
Multiple
housing
Office interiors
& refurbishment
Industrial
buildings
Guidance for clients
Over many years we have developed procedures to achieve our clients' requirements. These procedures and our experience ensure that the whole process is as rewarding and exciting as possible.
We are able to tailor our services to meet each individual clients' requirements and budget.
Brief
Initially we will meet with prospective clients to discuss their requirements and will subsequently prepare a written record of the brief together with a fee proposal. This initial involvement is undertaken without charge.
The design process
If appointed we will generally prepare a measured survey of the property or will arrange for a survey to be carried out by others. This existing information is used to prepare initial sketch designs and a meeting will subsequently be held with the client to review these designs and to agree how to proceed. Usually several design options will be produced as this is often the point at which the client becomes able to clarify their requirements and to fully understand the possibilities.
Depending on our clients’ requirements our appointment can include all or some of the following...
- 1. Outline Proposals.
- 2. Sketch Designs.
- 3. Final Design.
- 4. Planning Submission.
- 5. Detail Design.
- 6. Building Regulations Application.
- 7. Building Specification, Schedule of Works and Detailed Construction Drawings
- 8. Competitive Tender or Negotiation.
- 9. Contract Administration and Site Inspection.
- 10. Completion and Maintenance Advice.
Other members of the design team
Most projects require the involvement of other consultants as well as the architect.
A Structural Engineer is appointed at an early stage to provide a structural design and calculations for the Building Regulations application and for construction purposes. The Structural Engineer’s design will be integrated and co-ordinated with the architect’s construction drawings.On larger projects it is advisable to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to provide an independent assessment of the project costs. Other consultants are often required depending on the circumstances of the project and these can include the following:
- Services Engineers
- Planning Consultants
- Party Wall Surveyors
- Lighting Designers
- Landscape Designers
- Construction, Design and Management Coordinators
- Surveyors
We can suggest suitable consultants who we have worked with for many years.
Other consultants are generally appointed directly by the client.