Types of projects I work on

Extension, Loft conversion and Alteration projects

Garden rooms projects

New Build and Large projects

Sustainable projects

Developer projects

Commercial and
Community projects

Interior design

Other architecture
related projects

Architectural services and fees

Whether you are ready to bring your idea into reality or just would like to explore your options I am here to assist you. I offer transparent pricing. To keep your budget costs low, I offer fixed fees for standard projects. For complex projects it is either hourly rate or percentage of construction cost. You may not need all the services listed below. Contact me to book a free consultation to discuss your project and I will provide you with a fee offer. List of standard architectural services and fees:

  • Applied automatically to every customer for any new project.

    Free initial consultation up to 30 minutes to discuss your project brief and to decide what services will be required and which is the best way to move forward with your project.

  • Are you in a need of a specific advice? Or would you like to know the feasibility of your project? This option allows to address any questions you might have without the need of a full-scale commitment.

  • (measuring + drawings)

    Measurement of the existing buildings and of the site and production of survey drawings.

  • Exploration of design solution/s and creative translating of your requirements and ideas into architectural plans and drawings.

  • (drawings +/ application +/ assistance)

    At this stage I will produce scale drawings of agreed design suitable for submission of planning application. I can help you submit a planning application and support you throughout the planning process.

  • (drawings +/ application +/ assistance)

    Drawings and information sufficient for Building regulations application. I can help you submit a building regulations application and support you throughout the building regulations process.

  • (drawings + information) for Tender and Contracts

    Detailed drawings and information for use in tender documentation and building contracts.

  • Further assistance with tender, contractor appointment, contract administration, site inspections, handovers, settlement of accounts can be arranged on request.

  • Detailed drawings and specifications for interior finishes, fittings, etc.

  • Other architecture related services you might need.

Process

  • Free initial consultation via email, phone call or online video call.
    During the conversation we will discuss your goals, budget, property, requirements, timelines in general and broad advice how to proceed. Following our conversation, I will be able to confirm my fee proposal for your consideration.

  • Following my appointment and before we can start designing usually every project requires up to date survey drawings of the existing buildings and site. Unless you have made other arrangements I will carry out on site survey and will produce drawings of your property as existing.

  • If we haven’t already, we will discuss your requirements in more detail (such as space requirements, features, architectural style, …). Based on our discussion I will develop layouts and visual direction with one or more options for your consideration and will revise them if needed.

  • The final approved concept design will be turned into planning drawings and then a planning application will be prepared and submitted to the Local Authority. While approval cannot be guaranteed planning application is usually determined within 2 months of submission. Some small extensions do not require planning permission in which case we will apply for a Lawful Development Certificate instead. This process also takes 2 months to determine.

  • Once the planning approval is granted based on these drawings a new technical set of drawings suitable for Building Regulations Application will be produced and submitted. Additional supporting information may be required from a structural engineer or other consultants who will be appointed directly by the client. I will let you know if there is a need for such consultants. Building regulations application takes about 1 and a half month to determine.

  • Usually, clients prefer to appoint me only until Building Regulations stage. After they make all further arrangements for procuring the building works by themselves. However, on request I can consider assisting you with contractor selection, tenders, contract administration, inspections.

  • If you would like to appoint me for interior design ideally this should be stated at the beginning of the project during briefing so the interior design can be well incorporated into the overall design.

Testimonials

  • "Vladis is creative, reliable, and genuinely passionate about what he does."

    — Former Customer

  • "He has done a very good job. We are very pleased with the outcome."

    — Former Customer

  • "Vladis helped us to get planning permission, and the builder was happy with the building drawings."

    — Former Customer