services

Fees and estimates

Our fees are tailored to each project, they are generally based on a percentage of the proposed build cost, however we are happy to work to capped hourly rates for sections of work or a fixed fee. We endeavour to provide realistic estimates with regard to project costs and programme. As RIBA chartered architects we operate a limited company which maintains professional indemnity insurance. (see links to the RIBA below).

Our role

We develop a design with you, that we optimise and perfect until you are happy. We will inform you of any other consultants required, our drawings, reports will be suitable for submission to the Planning Authority.  We liaise with the planning department and building control to achieve consents, and collectively other consultants information is coordinated into the design (we advise on engineers and party wall surveyors and other consultants to best meet the needs of your project). We collaborate and work with several local structural engineers and have strong relationships with local builders, QS, ecological and other consultants.

We produce the detailed drawings and specifications in order to obtain accurate quotes from contractors, managing the process of obtaining quotes and agreeing a the best form of building contract – the tendering process.

During the construction stages we can administer the contract between you and your chosen contractor (or project manager), ensuring to the best of our ability that the project is completed successfully, on time and to budget.

Initial consultations

In addition to providing a basic brief and a fee quotation, we can provide a design consultation service. We come to your home to meet you and develop and discuss your ideas with you. We look at the design direction and opportunities that are available and how these opportunities can be applied to meet your needs and fulfil your design aspirations. Do contact us and we can start a conversation.