Making sure the proposals comply with the technical building standards. Typically, we’d also need to work with a Structural Engineer who would prepare structural designs & calculations. Some of these things may already have been dealt with under the Listed building application so this pack often needs less work as a result.
Making sure that the builders have all the detailed information about your project so that they don’t have to make any assumptions when they are preparing their quote and ultimately building.
Making sure you have a selection of builders, who would be available, asking them to quote on the information they’ve been sent and helping you to choose which one you want to work with.
We can help you to find builders with the appropriate skill level to work on more specialist restoration work.
Making sure you and the builder use the right build contract and that all parties stick to it (production information, stage payments etc). This includes the period after the build to make sure anything that goes wrong is put right.
Also available as a separate service if you need it. We’re often more competitive on pricing as we tailor the pack according to the status of the building, the scope of work being carried out, to meet the Local Authorities specific requirements. (rather than preparing the same depth of information for all projects).
A high level exploration of the options, constraints, costs and planning possibilities of your project to give you an overall picture.
Asking the local authority informally if what you’re hoping to do might be acceptable.
Computer generated views to help you (and us) visualise and design the proposals better.
Making sure the proposals have reduced the risk of harm or injury during construction and through the use of the building.
Revisiting and amending the designs to try and reduce the build costs so that you can afford to build it.
Checking project costs early so that we can help you decide what your priorities are and where costs could be reduced.
Sometimes needed if you’re building near or over underground drains to make sure they won't get damaged.
Sometimes needed if your proposal has a lot of glazing proposed to show it complies with energy regulations.