What are the costs Involved?

When planning a project it is essential to understand the costs involved in making that project become a reality. We have included a list of typical service fees which a project will entail. The below services are not always required, it is project specific and upon your enquiry, we will be able to inform you on the specific fees your project will involve. 

What are the stages Involved?

Each project is different and the stages will vary dependant on the project. We have listed below a typical set of stages a developer,  leasehold or freehold owner can expect to go through. 

How long does the planning process take?

The planning process takes approximately 8 weeks upon the application submission to decision. Prior to the application submission where the project is going through the design stage. The design stage will vary based on the project requirements. We will be able to detail the timeframe based on the project enquiry. 

How long does the building control process take?

The building control process takes approximately 5 weeks for a full plans application which we recommend, this is from the application submission to decision. There is an alternative process called a building notice which will allow the project to start within 5 days dependant on whether the project is with a private or government building control body. 

Prior to the application submission the project will go through a detailed design stage where the drawings and building specification will be developed. The detailed design stage will vary based on the project requirements. We will be able to detail the timeframe based on the project enquiry. 

How to choose a contractor for the works?

Dependant on the enquiry and location, this is determined by a number of factors. For household enquiries, we typically find the client recommended via contractor and would recommend using contractors which are known, recommended and can be validated for their works. 

If we are working with a larger project client, we have trusted contractors with a notable proven reputation. This will also be the case in areas which we have less experience in such as international projects.