Process - Real Design - Architects and Chartered Surveyors based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Process

Example Drawings

Existing survey drawings
A full measure up was taken on site and existing plans and elevations drawn. View Drawing

Proposed extensions and alterations
Three design proposals were drawn and the fourth scheme was created as shown. View Drawing

Proposed extensions and alterations
Proposed elevations were drawn and submitted to the Local Authority for Planning Permission and Building Regulations approval. View Drawing

Section and notes
A proposed section has been detailed in order to show how the extension is to be built. This is required for Building Regulations approval. View Drawing

Initially we will visit your property to discuss your requirements. We discuss the project and offer our preliminary thoughts at this stage. We can often offer alternative solutions that you may not have considered. This stage is free of charge.

We then provide you with a quotation that outlines what works are required, with our fixed fees listed for each stage of the works. Our work can generally be split into the following categories:

Design Proposals

A measured survey is undertaken of your property forming the basis for the proposed extensions and alterations. This is the most important part of the process. At this stage your thoughts become realised and spaces created on scaled drawings for you. We undertake three schemes, all meeting your design criteria, and discuss them with you.

Planning Permission

After a sketch design is agreed detailed plans and elevations are prepared and we apply for Planning Permission on your behalf. All discussions with the Local Authority are undertaken by us.

Building Regulations

Following the grant of Planning Permission, Building Regulations drawings are produced and submitted to the Local Authority for Building Regulations approval. We will undertake all discussions, negotiations and form filling on your behalf until the plans are approved. Engineers are often required to design the structural elements. We obtain two quotes for these works and seek your instructions to proceed.

Project Management

A full Specification of Works is prepared stating the works required to be undertaken to your property in accordance with the Approved plans in order to realise the build. We tender to three reputable building firms in order to achieve a fair cost for the works. We then oversee the works until they are completed to our high standards.

We can undertake as much or as little of the above as required to suit your individual needs.

Planning Appeals

We undertake planning appeals where it is believed that the Local Authority refused an application with obvious merit.