Service

Every project is different, but we aim to provide consistent service everytime.

A typical path we would follow:-

1. Meet with you to discuss the project, what you need, what you want to spend and what you have been dreaming the building will look like. We will agree what we will do and how much we will charge for this.

2. Measure the existing building or site, and draw this up.

3. Sketch some proposals to sit down and talk through with you. We will normally both end up scribbling all over these and end up with the beginnings of the design.

4. Develop these designs and discuss them with other people whom need to have an input (like engineers, planners, quantity surveyors).

5. Discuss these designs with the local authority, so their planning officers are aware of what we intend to do and why, ready for a planning submission.

6. Finalise the design with you and work it up to the level of detail you need or want. This may be to satisfy building control, or so that your builder knows what to do and what to price. This often means working up information so we can get quotes or tenders from several builders- so you can obtain the most competitive price.

7. We also want to make sure you get the best builder, suitable for the job. We can suggest builders, interview them with you, and go to see their previous work so that you are happy with the people working on your project.

8. Sometimes it makes sense to cover everything in your build, in these cases we will work with you on the design and finishes of each room or space. Be it bathroom and lighting layouts to furniture design we can help with it all.

9. Budgets and priorities can change and after customers get prices we like to go through a process of checking the costs against the design to ensure you are getting the best value for money.

10. We can help during builds, from answering technical questions to administering contracts between you and your builder - and we always advise you on what is the most appropriate route for you to take. Whatever path you choose, we're always on the end of the phone to answer any queries you may have through the building process.

11. If you want us to oversee the building contract, we will inspect the works regularly and discuss progress, quality and budget with you and the builder to bring things to the handover of your amazing finished building! Even then we will still be in touch to check how the building is settling in and to provide "as built" drawings and information in case you need it for the future.

Your project remains very much your project, our job is to offer you what you want, offer our own thoughts and considerations and then develop the design with you so you are happy. We believe this makes for a stronger design and for much better buildings.