The Design Process
The process beyond your initial meeting is designed to make your journey as successful and stress free as possible.
Initial Meeting
The perfect opportunity to meet and understand your hopes and dreams for your project, to discuss possibilities and explore what is possible and what we can create together.
Measured Survey
Ahead of any design we first need to undertake a measured survey of your property to then draw up existing plans and elevations as required by planning authorities when making applications
Design Drawings
The existing plans and elevations are drawn up in AutoCAD and form the template for the preparation and design of the new plans and elevations for discussion with you before concluding the design. We can advise on whether other consultants will be required to validate a planning application
Planning Application
We prepare and submit the planning application on your behalf. Any discussion or negotiating required with the Planning Officer will generally be carried out by ourselves before reporting back to you
Building Regulations
Following planning permission we can prepare the detailed construction drawings, arrange quotations with any other consultants required e.g. a Structural Engineer. We will submit the application to Building Control and ensure that the drawings meet with current Building Regulations standards
Principal Designer
Under UK law, the role of Principal Designer is essential in ensuring health and safety are integrated into the design process from the very beginning. As experienced architects, we take on this responsibility under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015), managing and coordinating health and safety during the pre-construction phase.
For further details see: https://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/cdm/2015/principal-designers.htm
Tender
We have collaborated with several reputable local builders whom we can recommend for the tender stage. We will prepare comprehensive tender packages to be sent to various building contractors for their quotations. Additionally, we can assist in preparing contracts and oversee the construction phase to completion as needed.
Get in touch
Contact us by Email or Phone to arrange a free consultation or discuss your project.
If you have a project you wish to discuss drop us a note and we will be in touch.
Office
You are welcome to visit our studio please contact us first for a mutually convenient appointment
Field House Studios, Barrow Lane, Tarvin Sands, Chester CH3 8JF