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Understanding what an Architect brings to your next house extension project might be completely clear at first, we often get calls and emails from people starting their home improvement plans believing all they need is a set of basic drawings.
However this isn't the main area a house extension architect provides value to your project, for many people they don't find this out until they're too far down the process and are already spending tens of thousands of pounds more than they should be.
In the worst case scenario (which is frightfully common) some homeowners will even be in breach of planning rules and will have to deal with enforcement notices, which often result in tearing their house extension down and wasting tens if not hundreds of thousands.
A house extension architect for your project gives you the reassurance you don't experience these things, even better - a house extension architect often pays for itself and more when it comes to the construction of your house extension. All while removing the stress and of course leaving you with a well designed building you can enjoy for decades to come.
How exactly does a house extension architect do that achieves this? Let's go over the services and items only we provide.
House extension architects for your Bury project can save you money, give you the best result and remove the many headaches of a construction project.
Starting from the first steps, a house extension architect - unlike architectural technicians or draughtsman - always keep an eye on the cost, quality and the timeframe for your project. This starts from the very first site visit and measured survey.
Our site surveys and measurements give you more than other building drawing companies and even other architects ensuring:
- Your current house is modelled with a higher level of accuracy with precise measuring, allowing us to tell you exactly what's possible.
- An advanced site scan 3D model is produced, giving you unprecedented detail on your site and what's possible.
- Provide consultation on everything relevant to your project, including public sewers, servicing, ground levels, internal changes and more.
- Give you foresight on anything to bare in mind with your project and your property, including structural implications that may affect the cost, quality and timeframe of your house extension project.
Even at the very first stages before a design is proposed - our services are giving you security and information.
An example snippet from one of our existing scanned 3D design models of an existing house in Rossendale.
With extremely accurate site scans and measurements, we're then able to produce an architects house extension design for your project in Bury.
What makes this different from regular extension drawings?
- The drawings are much more accurate from the first draft and are based on a 3D model that allows complete accuracy.
- 3D CGI images and videos are provided, allowing you to get a real sense of the materials, the exterior and the interior rooms right from day one.
- Discussions about cost, planning permission, building regulations and construction can be ironed out right from the first draft.
- You even get cabinetry and designs which you can see in 3D, allowing you to really understand and realize the vision you have for the house.
- The design and drawings are also produced by Myself (Sean) or my business partner Maverick and contain within them our experience as fully qualified Architects that have worked for over 10+ years on the highest quality of residential design.
Unlike conventional house extension drawings, which typically consist of a black and white plan and elevation, as house extension architects in Bury, even the first draft allows you to fully immerse yourself in your future home.
We even provide joinery and furniture designs as well
Another item that is exclusive to our house extension architect service is our dedication to giving you control and unlimited feedback on the design.
Unlike other house extension architects in Bury (and especially not the case with draughtsman) you have the ability to change just about everything with the design over the included revision meeting.
Anything about the project can be changed and it's our aim to make sure we capture your feedback on absolutely everything, we typically hear how our clients are impressed by our ability to listen to their needs and provide them with exactly what they are looking for.
Revisions and designs are communicated through our ability to sketch ideas on the fly through our online whiteboard system or in person - it's one of the unique things that sets architects apart from other professions in terms of what they bring and it's something we make full use of.
We're available for additional services if you need them.
The value doesn't end there.
Our experience working on house extensions and other projects at the planning application stage has provided us with a wealth of knowledge and expertise which can get your dream house extension in Bury without planning permission negatively affecting the design.
Our experience with managing planning applications means we can advise and make the strongest case possible for your house extension, including for:
- Householder planning applications
- When to use certificate of lawful development certificates
- When to use prior approval applications
- Listed building consent applications for house extensions.
- Section 73 applications for house extensions
- Minor amendment applications for house extensions
- Non-material amendment applications for house extensions
We've handled and managed them all - and with our experience working with Bury council - we give you the strongest chances of gaining planning permission, again - all included in our house extension architect service.
We're available for additional services if you need them.
Following successful planning permission for your house extension in Bury, we move onto providing the construction drawings, specification and junction to cover UK building regulations compliance and give the builder everything they need in order to build your house extension in Bury.
With our 10+ years of technical and construction design experience - including our certified PassivHaus designer status - this allows us to provide the following at this stage you won't find anywhere else:
- Advanced cataloging of products and construction methods in the design model.
- Close up construction details showing the builder exactly how to build.
- Architect's insight into creating high quality finishes with adding cost.
- Coordination with structural engineers and building control officers to reduce the build cost.
- Additional support with the builder.
We're available for additional services if you need them.
