We are proud to say that we do not charge for an initial consultation, unlike many others. We will come to your property and give you an honest appraisal of what would be required to make your scheme work.

We can explore your ideas, expand on them and suggest alternative solutions if required. All projects are met with an enthusiastic, realistic and positive response.

In a few cases, an architect may not be required. If this is the case, we will advise you of the best way forward. Our honesty is part of what makes us successful and why we retain many clients.

The measured survey is the starting point for most schemes. It enables us to prepare accurate scaled drawings of the building. This is an art as well as a drafting exercise as it involves an understanding of how the building was originally constructed.

The end result is a full set of detailed drawings showing the building ‘as existing'. The building can now be presented as floor plans, sections and external elevations. It is now possible for all concerned to see the building as it currently exists and begin to image what may be possible.

Our relationship with the various Planning Departments is exemplary. This has been built upon over many years, which means that there is a solid mutual understanding. We have a thorough knowledge of increasing complexities of the Planning process.

We will present your proposals in a favourable way to the Local Authority. Too often, plans are rejected purely due to a misunderstanding. We are renowned for our problem-solving capabilities. Some of our projects have seemed impossible to achieve, yet we know that, with a little tweaking and a lot of patience, the situation is ultimately resolvable and Planning Permission can be granted.

We enjoy the challenge of securing difficult Planning Consents for our Clients and have had great success in doing so.

The Building Regulations protect the health and wellbeing of the occupiers of the building in question. Most projects require approval under the Building Regulations as well as Planning Permission. These can be considered the two minimum regulations your project has to comply with.

The Building Regulations are ever changing and standards are constantly being improved. We are experts at achieving approval under the Building Regulations and again have a very solid working relationship with the Local Authority Building Control Officers.

We can also lead a team of consultants who may be required to support a Building Regulations Application.

We are also able to provide the following additional services amongst others:

FEASIBILITY STUDIES ● LICENSING DRAWINGS ● CONVEYANCING DRAWINGS ● WORKING DRAWINGS ● ADVICE ON SELECTION OF CONSULTANTS ● ADVICE ON SELECTION OF CONTRACTORS ● PART ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES ● FULL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES ● ALL APPLICATIONS FOR STATUTORY APPROVALS

Please feel free to contact us to discuss your proposals. You can be assured that all potential projects are treated with the same level of professional approach and attention to detail.