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SERVICES

Domestic Residential Projects

Whether you are building a new home, renovating, or extending, we provide a free initial consultation to clearly understand your requirements, your budget & timescales, and of course your property - this allows us to provide a bespoke quotation for the services you need.

The stages of a project, which of these you are likely to require, and the work involved will be explained at our meeting, all in simple terminology. In basic terms our services can cover: -

Design and The Planning Application - Undertake or arrange for necessary surveys to be completed to allow the design work to commence. These may include a photographic & measured building survey, or topographical survey of your site. Understanding the size & space we have to work with, is vital before preparing any realistic designs. Through discussion with yourself we will develop these designs into a more detailed set of proposals, which can be submitted for planning. At this stage it may also be desirable to obtain an estimate of build cost.

The Building Regulations Application - This is where the design is developed in more technical detail, to ensure that it can be built safely, and to the current standards of construction as expected and required in the UK. If they haven’t already been involved, and are required, we will work with a structural engineer, and prepare a detailed set of drawings and specifications covering everything from insulation types and roofing materials through to electrical layouts and drainage. We will deal with the council on your behalf, from submitting the application, through to answering queries and obtaining the building regulations approval.

Tender and Appointment of a Builder – Our set of building regulation drawings will provide sufficient detail for a competent builder to price against and also build from. We are happy to assist you in the selection of suitable builders, coordinate the issue of information, and review and advise upon tender returns. Choosing a builder isn’t all about cost, with trust, experience and chemistry all playing a part.

Inspection of Work on Site – Good experienced builders for domestic extensions rarely need supervision, as this is the work they do, day-in day-out. However, we are more than happy to make inspections on your behalf should the need arise.

Commercial Projects

For any larger residential or commercial project we can provide a full, or tailored service to cover stages of the RIBA Plan of Work 2020, from feasibility of sites through to full design and completion. Please contact us to discuss your project requirements.

In addition to our key design services we are also able to provide the following specific services: -

· Measured Building Surveys to create as-built plans and elevations

· Fire Safety plans and Fire Zonal plans

· Signage designs

· 3D Architectural Models & Renders

Our Approach To Sustainable Design

Energy

Our designs start with a 'fabric first' approach, and we aim to design a high-performance building envelope that is well insulated, detailed for airtightness, planned to maximise natural ventilation and daylight, and orientated optimally for solar gain. Where necessary solar shading is added to avoid overheating from increased temperatures and solar exposure This works hand-in-hand with good design by our M&E consultant colleagues.

Materials

Our material selection considers the specification of products that are locally and responsibly sourced, renewable, and recyclable, and containing low-embodied carbon. Materials should be durable, and low-maintenance with buildings designed for flexibility to enable adaptation in response to the changing needs of the client and climate, and for future disassembly at the end of their life.

Water

Our water strategy concentrates on reduction of water use through water efficient fixtures and fittings. Attention is paid to efficient distribution reducing leakage & evaporation, and then alternative sources are considered such as rainwater harvesting, combined with sustainable drainage systems to reduce run-off and minimise the potential for flooding.

Waste

Our waste strategy seeks to minimise construction waste, considering the use of pre-fabrication as modular units, along with designs that suit off the shelf product sizes. We then explore the option of using reclaimed and recycled materials, and at the final stage recommend responsible waste disposal.

Biodiversity

We aim to create high quality outdoor space to complement our buildings, that enhances wellbeing, biodiversity and habitat, through tree planting, green roofs and a balanced mix of hard and soft landscaping.

Transport

Our designs will aim to prioritise sustainable travel through provision of cycle storage and facilities, improving the public realm to encourage walking, constraining car parking levels, and promoting site selection based on accessibility of public transport.

Domestic and Commercial Clients

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