How Your Project Comes to Life

Deciding who to choose to help with your construction project can be a daunting and confusing experience.

Especially if it's not clear what's included in the price.

Here you can find a complete run down on what you can expect when we provide architect services to you. Including examples of our documents, timeframes, our customer portal and more.

Louvred modern house extension with blockwork sleeper walls

0.1 - The Customer Portal

As part of the service - we provide a dedicated customer portal where you can find all documents, mark ups, booking links and more related to your project.

This provides a single location you can find all information if you ever can't locate a previous submission, or wish to make a quick comment on the design.

See Example Customer Portal

Architects customer portal service for clients

The customer portal provides a clear area for all information.

1.0 - Survey and 3D Site Scan

We start by providing you with the site visit, measured survey and the full 3D site scan of your site.

This goes above and beyond the typical survey you'd expect from other architects and gives you an unrivaled perspective on your site and what is possible.

You can see an example of one of our project site scans here. They come in an interactive format you can move around, attach notes to and more.

2.0 - First Draft Design With CGIs and Flythrough

The first draft submission of the design includes a full set of architect's plans, sections and elevations, as well as 3D diagrams and free CGI images and a video.

These aim to spring board your project towards your vision as quickly as possible, giving you an unrivalled idea of the project design from a very early stage.

See Example Set

An example of one of our CGI flythrough videos, giving you an easy visual idea of the project

3.0 - Revision Meeting, Feedback and Client Portal

Following this you can book in the revision meeting. Where we'll discuss, design and mark over the first draft of the project.

We take a lot of pride in our ability to hone the design into exactly what you need in this sitting. Most of our projects are ready for planning after 1 revision meeting with the client.

That being said - we can always accommodate further revision meetings and minor revisions after this point are typically free in the service.

See an example revision board

Project Example of an Interactive Whiteboard (feel free to scroll around)

3.1 - Planning Application Sent

Once you're happy with the design - We'll submit your design for a council application. Typically planning permission or a certificate of lawful development application.

During this time we make sure to reach out to the local council, ensuring they are happy with the design and that it can be recommended for approval.

We have a strong track record and a tried and tested approach to ensuring applications gain approval and will always making the strongest case possible for your project.

See an Example Planning App

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Example of one of our projects approved at planning

4.0 - Building Regulation Drawings

Following the approval of a council application - we then carry out the construction drawings (or building regulations drawings).

This is where all the extra detail for the project is added, proposing how everything fits together and how to get the best finish.

We also cover coordination between others consultants at this stage as well such as a structural engineer and building control officer if relevant to your project. We can typically recommend consultants who can fulfill these roles as well.

See Example Set

Construction kitchen diagrams architect designed

We even provide joinery and furniture designs as well

5.0+ - Optional Interiors, Finding a Builder and On-Site Services

In addition to everything else we can provide. We also provide a definitive interior design service, covering finishes, joinery design, FF&E as well as many other elements.

We often help clients find and agree the price of the build, using a solid agreement to ensure no issues arise on-site. This can even include us fulfilling the client advisor or contract administrator role if helpful for you.

We're always available should you or the builder need assistance while you are conducting the build. We can provide site visits, further information and / or design solutions should it be required.

See Customer Portal