Our 7 step service
Here’s what’s included in our 7 steps to delivering your vision
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Step 1 – Free Initial Consultation
- We will ensure that we clearly explain how we would deliver your vision
- You’ll understand exactly how we would execute your project, and which processes would be involved
- Peace of mind, confidence and a clear direction are what we aim to deliver during this stage
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Step 2 – Guaranteed Feasibility Service
- We will survey your existing property and provide you with drawings of it
- Next, we’ll create drawings showing you how your new property will look – these will be reviewed until you’re completely satisfied
- We guarantee that initial set of drawings will be with you within 4 working weeks maximum or 25% of your fee back *(Projects under £1m construction cost)
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Step 3 – Submission of Planning Application
- All drawings will be made ready for planning submission
- Administration matters, including application form completion and neighbour notifications, will be handled by us
- We will keep in constant dialogue with the local authority – you don’t have to do a single thing!
- You’ll receive progress reports at agreed intervals
- We will ensure that you receive all the appropriate approvals
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Step 4 – Submission of Building Warrant Application
- We will inform you of any other professionals you may require to employ e.g Structural Engineer
- All drawings and specifications are prepared and noted ready for the Building Warrant
- We’ll deal with all other administrative matters
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Step 5 – Obtaining Costs from Contractors
- We’ll provide you with a minimum of 3 quotations from professional builders
- We’ll provide all drawings ready for your contractors pricing
- We’ll ensure that all of your contractors have the necessary safety and operational certificates
- To give you additional peace of mind, we’ll review all agreements between the contractors and you, making sure everything is as it should be
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Step 6 – Free Pre-Start Meeting between Block Architects and your Contractor
- We will meet with your builder and ensure that they fully understand the work they are undertaking
- We offer an opportunity for any last minute questions about the build
- Your builder can then get on with the project
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Step 7 – Inspection of the works on site
- We will manage any requirements of the planning conditions
- We will advise the local authoritiy of the start date
- We suggest up to 10 visits required on residential projects
- Architectural certification of the works is available
- We can monitor all of the costs on your behalf
- We can monitor the contractor’s programme of the works
- We can keep a constant dialogue between all contractors, us, and you
- We will obtain the completion certification from building control
- You can now enjoy your finished property!
For more information on any of the steps listed above, or to enquire about your upcoming project, please contact us.
*Other services may be required and offered on larger projects