When we first meet, preferrably at your property/site, we will discuss your ideas and aspirations for the project and your outline budget for the works. I always endeavor to work with you to inspire new ideas that will assist in informing the brief. These will be based specifically on your property/site, your exact requirements and ultimately your expectations.

 

Following our initial discussions I will then formulate the brief that will also include a breakdown of the process, my level of involvement as per our agreed discussions, and my fees.
 

As part of the brief, I will highlight the need for any potential external consultants that may be required, ie: Structural Engineer, Mechanical & Electrical Engineer, Landscape Architect, level of consent you mey need, ie. Permitted Development/Certificate of Lawful Development, Full Planning Permission etc., and make sure you are aware of any likely potential additional costs (based on information known at that point).

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At this point it will generally be a good idea to look at a timeline incorporating all the stages of the project to the point of the construction. Its always preferrable to be fully informed and understand how long your project will likely take - ultimately I aim to give you a realistic project cost and timeline to avoid any nasty surprises along the way!