Our Services

Modern architectural design rendering of a sustainable, eco-friendly home

Inspiring design and ideas

We create inspiring but practical solutions that work for your budget, drawing on our aesthetic and spatial training which is unique to architects.
We listen to your preferences and prioritise the things that matter to you.
We suggest different ways to achieve the results you want, giving you new ideas and options.

Planning guidance and local authority applications

Draw on our local knowledge of the planning process and authorities - we can guide you through the process including liaising with planning officers.
We keep up to date with local and national domestic architecture planning legislation to make sure your design will comply.
If your project demands more specialised planning advice, we can find the right expert to help.

Contract management

We can draw up RIBA approved and industry standard contracts to protect both client and builder and to set clear expectations.
We can manage your project on site from start to finish, with a detailed plan, phasing, payment staging, schedule of works, budget and ongoing communication between all parties.
Regular site visits to check and maintain progress, right through to snagging on completion.

Advice and supplier selection

Let us help you navigate the entire process of design, planning and building, whether you're new to renovation and development or already know the ropes.
We can call upon our wealth of contacts to provide the best specialist advice when needed.
We can help you select a builder through a managed tender process, with advice on comparing options.

A smooth process from start to finish

First contact

Get in touch and we'll ask a few questions about what you need to make sure we're the right people to help. The first step could be a free-of-charge video call to discuss the scope and set out the next steps.

If you prefer an on-site visit to talk over your requirements on the spot, we'll charge for our time and advice. (If you then engage us, we'll deduct this from our first invoice.) If you engage us, we'll send an information pack and contract to sign, setting out the steps we'll go through, services we'll provide and the fees you'll incur at each stage.

Briefing and assessment

To kick off the project, we will have a detailed discussion of what you want - your ideas, functional requirements, likes and dislikes, and any restrictive factors. We'll visit the site or building to put your brief in context.

We'll carry out a measured survey or site analysis and establish any site constraints. We'll gather information about orientation, services, existing structures and boundaries and other striking features.

Sketch proposals

The next bit is exciting!

We'll draft outline sketch proposals showing creative design solutions for your new building or renovation. There may be two or more options to consider.

Depending on the size of the project, we might provide a mood board or playbook to explain the development of our ideas. We'll discuss and refine the sketch proposals until you're satisfied with a preferred route.

Planning submission

When we have an agreed scheme, we develop it into a formal planning application in accordance with the requirements of the local authority, including CAD drawings.

With your approval, we'll submit the application and monitor it through the application process.

This might include discussing the design and negotiating with the planning department.

Building regulations submission

After planning approval, we produce more detailed drawings and information suitable for checking that the scheme achieves building regulations compliance. This often involves working with structural engineers and other specialist consultants.

We'll make a full plans application and resolve any queries made by the Building Inspector for you. You have a basic set of information to proceed to build your project at this point.

Construction package

We can help with choosing a builder and managing your project to completion.

Our complete custom home design and construction package includes more detailed information, support with tenders, monitoring progress during construction on site, financial control and site inspection.