COMPANY - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESIONS
Do I need an architect ?
….Is it worth using an architect?

Technically speaking you do not need an architect to make alterations to your home, but having an architect will help you with what can often be a difficult and stressful process.

You may have an idea for what you want to do, and a good architect will help you realise that vision, and even present different ideas than you may have even considered, to unlock more of your home’s potential.

With knowledge of the technical and planning policy side of project, an architect can provide more benefits than simply drawing up your plans.

Seen as experienced spatial problem solvers, and the ability to view things in three dimensions, can often help spot issues early on and avoid potentially costly errors.
How do I choose an architect ?
To use the title ‘Architect’ a person must be suitably qualified and on the Architects registration board, this gives the public reassurance that dealing with someone calling themselves an architect.

You can check the register on the ARB website: https://architects-register.org.uk/
For example, Richard’s registration number is 092123H.

Furthermore, an architect can also be chartered with Royal Institute of Architecture status, this means that the architect is held to higher standards of professionalism and continual development to ensure that they provide quality assured services.

It is also checking that whoever you decide to work with carries an appropriate level of Professional Indemnity Insurance to cover the value of your project. This means that clients have an extra level of protection for the services being provided to them.
What does an architect do ?
Our service is more than getting plans drawn, we want to understand the way you and your family live, to design your home so that it works for you.
A key part of our offering is the design exploration stage and we will present a number of ideas as to how various areas may work.
Working with us as your architect, through the course of your project, is likely to save you money in the long run, and leave you with a beautiful space that you can be proud of.
Using our extensive experience, we seek to protect you and your home, and we can help with the design and the delivery of your project, including managing builders, and advising on suitable finishes to suit your budget requirements.
What locations do you cover ?
People often look for an 'architect near me' ,and although we are based in Fareham, Hampshire, we cover the Southern Central region of England, and do travel further afield for larger projects.
If we can support your project remotely, and this is something you are interested in, we will.
In other instances, we will advise it may be more cost effective to hire an architect closer to home; speak to us if you are out of our region and would like to know more about selecting architects.
How much does an architect cost ?
The fee for architects’ services is broad calculated in one of three ways, either a percentage of construction costs, an hourly rate, or a lump sum.
As each project, and therefore everyone’s needs are different, our fees are based on the needs of your project.
Our fees are calculated after having an initial consultation with you to ensure we have an accurate understanding of your brief and the context/home.
We provide a flexible pricing structure that gives you a fixed fee for every stage of the project, and you have the option to discontinue your project, at the end of each stage, if your situation changes (as life is complicated enough, without having to be tied into a full fee payment).