What I can do for you...
A complete start to finish architectural service allowing you peace of mind and ensuring your project delivers everything your dreaming of and more.
1) Initial meeting - to discuss your vision for the space you'd like to create and for me to tell you more about my approach and to share my initial thoughts on the project.
2) A full proposal - unlike most architectural designers, our meeting will lead to a full FREE proposal. I will advise you if Planning/Conservation area approval is required and if a party wall agreement is required. Usually, all building works will also require Building Regulations approval. If you go on to hire me for your project...
3) Planning Permission - If your project requires planning permission, I will produce the drawings, the design and the access statement and will submit the application. The application usually takes about eight weeks until the decision is made. Throughout this period, I will act as your Agent, liaising directly with the Planning Department as required. My understanding and experience of Planning Planning legislation helps immensely with the design process. Even when Planning approval is not required i.e. when the work falls within Permitted Development criteria, it is advisable to obtain a confirmation letter from the Planning department. Again, I would produce sufficient details and issue the enquiry to enable the Planners to confirm this to be the case. When full planning permission is granted, I will commence the detailed design required for construction and to satisfy...
4) Building Regulations Full Plans Approval - I will produce a full design including Structural calculations, working drawings and a full specification (including details of all materials and components to be used in the build) to ensure not only you receive full Building Regulations Approval, but also the contractors can build from the plans with nothing left to their imagination (again avoiding future failures to comply with the regulations and further costs and time wasted).The application usually takes about three weeks until the decision is made. Throughout this period I will act as your Agent, liaising directly with the Building Inspector as required.
5) Obtaining and checking quotations from contractors - Through my links and knowledge of several reputable local contractors, I can recommend which of these would be best suited to your particular project. As part of my service, I can also obtain and assess competitive quotes from three or four of these or, indeed, any other contractors you may wish to approach.
6) Project Management - I can, if you wish, project manage the entire build to ensure everything not only remains to plan but is on schedule and within the agreed budget without you having to worry about it at all.