PROCESS
If you need help understanding the process of bringing your build idea into a reality (and where we fit into it) see our 8-STEP PROCESS below. If you still have questions please get in touch and we would be happy to help answer any queries you have without obligation.
8-STEP PROCESS
Step 1. Initial meeting & Measured Survey
We provide a free initial consultation at your home, or can video call you, to understand exactly what you want from your home project so we can help turn your ideas to reality. After that, we will need some measurements and photos of your home. This can be done by you for free using our handy guide, or you can pay a bit extra and we’ll take care of it.
Step 2. Existing drawings & SKETCH design
Next we will use the measurements and photos to produce existing plans and a sketch design for you to review and provide comments on.
step 3. FINAL Design
Once you are happy with the proposed sketch design, we will produce all the relevant CAD drawings and send these to you for a final review before we submit for planning permission in step 4.
step 4. submit the planning application
Most of the time you will need to get planning permission from your council to build an extension or new house. We will submit this application for you, and you will then be sent a link to pay the local council's application fee.
Sometimes you can build without planning permission under ‘Permitted Development’. However, we would still recommend getting a ‘Lawful Development Certificate’ as proof of this. Again, we can submit this application on your behalf, and you will be sent a link to pay your local council's fee.
step 5. building regulations drawings
After your project achieves planning permission or lawful development approval, our technologists will produce all the drawings required for building regulations.
If you are building over or near a public sewer, you will need to get a ‘build over agreement’. This can be dealt with by you, or you can pay a bit extra and we will make the application.
If your extension or new build already has planning permission, we are happy to take it on to get building regulations approval.
step 6. submit for building regs approval
Once the drawings are complete, we will submit the building regulations application for you, and send a link so you can pay the local council or approved inspector's fees.
step 7. notify your neighbours
If your extension or new house is near your boundary with a neighbour, you will probably need to get a ‘party wall agreement’. This can be dealt with by you, or we can help as part of our ‘premium’ package.
Step 8. onto the build!
Having achieved building regulations approval and your neighbours' consent, you can send all the drawings to your chosen builder to quote and build from. And that's it - simple!