Whilst this stage can only be a brief resume of the various aspects to the project, it highlights the need for high-quality professional advice and assistance from the earliest stages of the project. We have a wide range of expertise and capabilities and can help you through each stage of the project.

The earliest and potentially one of the most unpredictable parts of the project, finding a suitable site (be it a vacant or previously developed plot, a building for conversion or a house for renovation/ remodeling), where an appropriate home can be designed (and crucially receive planning approval) is a difficult and challenging aspect. Contacting us at the earliest stage in the process can be very beneficial to unlock a site’s potential.

Initial meetings and early discussions are critical to develop a brief which sets out your requirements, aspirations and design ideas. Initial sketches are developed to hone these discussions. At this stage we encourage and facilitate the use of design journals, magazines, photographs to enable us to understand your thoughts. Often it is difficult for clients to put these thoughts into words and our unique approach helps with this. We also have a wide range of material we can let you use to assist with these matters as well as pointing you in the right direction for your needs.

even more complicated since the credit crunch, finding suitable development finance can be a difficult hurdle. We have experience and knowledge of a range of funding options to facilitate the project

the planning system is now a very complex process with numerous factors, including flood, ecology, planning policy, affordable housing, section 106 or other financial contributions and energy efficiency aspects that play a major part in the development of a home. Successful negotiation of this aspect can save a large amount of time and money as well as increasing the potential of the project. As Architects and Planning consultants, we are uniquely positioned to provide you with a cost effective service.

following planning approval, developing the detailed design aspects, including large scale details makes a huge difference to the project. The integration of the wide range of elements, rules and regulations that go into modern houses, especially if the Code for Sustainable homes aspects are required, is essential to the success of a project. As the famous saying goes “the devil is in the details”.

finding a suitable contractor, and entering into a proper contract, is vital to ensuring a high-quality finished project which is completed on time and on budget. We work with a range of professional builders who have created a large number of homes from small starter homes to substantial family homes with the latest features and fashions, and can advise you on the most appropriate contact for you and your builder to use.

the realisation of the project. It is very important to retain professional input and monitoring during the construction stages to ensure satisfactory construction and the integration of all of the various aspects of the project. We can also ensure that any queries that are raised during the construction process are dealt with promptly and efficiently  to avoid any potential delays or additional costs.

depending upon clients requirements, we can assist with a wide range of services in relation to the “look” of the finished home, including assistance with a wide range of internal finishing’s, furniture and ideas. These services can include the design and development of bespoke pieces of furniture or products.

part of our continued development of our business, is to obtain objective and constructive feedback into the project covering a wide range of aspects to ensure future clients can benefit from a continual evolving service.

There are other issues and processes to consider, including health and safety, the Party Wall Act, Site Waste Management, Ecological and other site specific issues. Whilst these can sound daunting initially, it is important to understand each aspect, but these only need to be at the appropriate time. We can assist and guide you through the entire project. Please contact us for more information