Architectural design services
I am guessing that you have arrived at this page because you have questions, such as "How much will the plans cost?" and "What will I get for that?" I understand - I would have the same questions too. My response may sound like a cop-out, but the answer is that it depends.
Your ideas and requirements will be unique to you. We haven’t met, and I know very little about your home. But I can explain the architectural services that I typically provide for clients and give you an idea of costs based on an example project.
I will use an example of a single-storey extension to a two-storey detached house. It could be a sun lounge, a new dining room off the kitchen, or some other space. I’ll leave that to your imagination. Perhaps you have already pictured it?
Let’s imagine that the cost to build this extension is £50,000.00. Remember. This is just a figure used for this example.
You will find summaries and more detailed descriptions of the levels of architectural design service that I typically provide below. Some clients want to do as much as possible themselves, while others don’t have the time to get that involved. Look at the service plan descriptions below and see which level suits you.
Don’t see a plan that describes your requirements? Set up a meeting with me, and I will endeavour to tailor a plan to suit your needs.
Service levels
If you want a minimal level of service
From £4,200
BASIC
Summary of services typically included:
Develop a design brief with you before carrying out a measured survey. Then prepare a single concept sketch and develop this into a Planning Application for approval. Develop the design to submit to Building Control for approval.
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Preliminary Design
Develop your design brief.
Agree on your initial construction budget.
Advise you on consultant appointments.Measured Survey
Carry out the measured survey.
Prepare the survey drawings.Concept Design
Prepare one initial design sketch.
Meet with you to refine the design.Planning Application
Develop the agreed concept.
Submit a Planning Application on your behalf.Building Control
Develop the approved design.
Meet with you to review the developed design.
Prepare drawings and other documents required for submission.
Submit a Building Control application on your behalf.Construction Documentation
Not included.
Popular
If you want more of the work done for you
From £5,250
STANDARD
Summary of services typically included:
In addition to the services provided in the Basic plan, additional time will be allowed to refine the concept. I will appoint other consultants on your behalf and coordinate their design input. A site analysis will be provided, and the ground conditions will be investigated. Information will be provided to your cost consultant. Construction details will also be included, and I will provide you with blank templates and plans for you to add information, such as lighting layouts etc.
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Preliminary Design
Develop your design brief.
Agree on your initial construction budget.
Advise you on consultant appointments.
Appoint consultants on your behalf.
Carry out a site analysis.Measured Survey
Carry out the measured survey.
Prepare the survey drawings.Concept Design
Prepare up to two initial design sketches.
Meet with you to refine the design.
Arrange for ground conditions to be investigated.
Provide information to your cost consultant.
Review the brief, concept, and budget with you and revise if necessary.Planning Application
Develop the agreed concept.
Coordinate the design with members of the design team.
Provide information to your cost consultant.
Review the brief, concept, and budget with you and revise if necessary.
Submit a Planning Application on your behalf.Building Control
Develop the approved design.
Meet with you to review the developed design.
Coordinate the design with members of the design team.
Prepare drawings and other documents required for submission.
Submit a Building Control application on your behalf.Construction Documentation
Develop the approved design.
Coordinate the design with members of the design team.
Provide blank room data sheet templates for you to complete.
Provide blank plans for you to mark up your lighting layouts.
Prepare detailed drawings of critical junctions.
Provide information to your cost consultant.
Review client-appointed consultants’ drawings.
Meet with you to review the design development.
If you want as much done for you as practical
From £6,500
PREMIUM
Summary of services typically included:
In addition to the services provided in the Standard plan, additional time will be allowed to refine the concept. Pre-Applications may also be made to Planning Services and Building Control for their comments on the concept. A shadow study will be included if development is close to boundaries. I will complete room data sheets for you and prepare draft lighting and electrical layouts.
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Preliminary Design
Develop your design brief.
Agree on your initial construction budget.
Advise you on consultant appointments.
Appoint consultants on your behalf.
Carry out a site analysis.Measured Survey
Carry out the measured survey.
Prepare the survey drawings.Concept Design
Prepare up to three initial design sketches.
Meet with you to refine the design.
Arrange for ground conditions to be investigated.
Provide information to your cost consultant.
Review the brief, concept, and budget with you and revise if necessary.Planning Application
Develop the agreed concept.
Coordinate the design with members of the design team.
Submit Pre-Applications to Planning Services and Building Control.
Review Pre-Application comments with you and revise if necessary.
Provide information to your cost consultant.
Review the brief, concept, and budget with you and revise if necessary.
Submit a Planning Application on your behalf.Building Control
Develop the approved design.
Meet with you to review the developed design.
Coordinate the design with members of the design team.
Prepare drawings and other documents required for submission.
Submit a Building Control application on your behalf.Construction Documentation
Develop the approved design.
Coordinate the design with members of the design team.
Complete room data sheets for you.
Provide draft plans for lighting and electrical layouts.
Prepare detailed drawings of critical junctions.
Provide information to your cost consultant.
Review client-appointed consultants’ drawings.
Meet with you to review the design development.
Additional services and costs
Additional time must be allowed if your project involves work on a listed building. A Statement of Significance is normally required to accompany the Planning Application, and this will require a more detailed survey to enable a written report to be prepared.
I can also provide contract administration for Premium plans. I charge this out on a fixed cost per week and allow for attending the site and administering your contract. For the example project above, my charge would be £135.00 per week for the duration of the contract period.
Other costs relevant to all plans include disbursements, Planning Application fees, Building Control Application fees, and bornement fees.