How we work
A clear process, following the RIBA Plan of Work
We organise projects into clear stages, so each is properly resolved before the next begins — and so one team holds the brief, the design, the approvals, the consultants and the build.
- Clear fixed fees from £395
- Free, no-obligation consultation
- Licence to Alter drawings
- Extensions & loft conversions
- Planning applications
- ARB-Registered Architects
The stages
From brief to handover
0–1 · Strategic definition & brief
We establish your objectives, budget and a clear brief, and review the property and its planning context.
2 · Concept design
We test options for layout, light and massing against the brief, budget and what planning is likely to support.
3 · Spatial coordination & planning
We develop the design and prepare the planning and any listed building or leasehold applications.
4 · Technical design
We produce coordinated building regulations and construction information, with structural and other consultant input.
5–6 · Tender & construction
We obtain and compare contractor prices, then support the build — with contract administration where appointed.
7 · Handover
We help ensure the completed project, approvals and information are properly recorded for you.
What to expect
Working with us
Most clients appoint stage by stage, so commitment stays proportionate to progress and you can pause to make decisions between stages. We are clear at each point about what we will produce, what other consultants are likely to be needed, and what the next stage involves.
You can appoint us for
- Feasibility and a planning strategy only
- A planning drawing package
- A building regulations and technical package
- A full service from brief to completion
- Construction-stage support and contract administration
Fees
How fees work
Fees depend on the scope, stage and complexity of a project. They are commonly structured as a fixed fee for a defined stage, a percentage of construction cost for a full-service appointment, or a time-based fee for early advice. We set out fees clearly in a written proposal before work begins, and explain which other consultant costs — such as structural engineering, surveys or building control fees — are likely to be additional.
Ready to start?
Tell us where the property is, what you want to change and what stage you are at. We will review the information and recommend the right first stage for your project.