Architectural design

1. 1Changes on paper are cheapMoving a wall in a drawing costs nothing. Moving it on site costs time and money.
2. 2Contractors build what is drawnVague drawings lead to guesses on site, and guesses lead to rework.
3. 3Know the material cost earlyEvery design comes with a full material estimate, so you know the budget before you build.

• You have a plot and want a house or building designed
• You are a contractor or builder who needs drawings without an in-house team
• You want to know the material cost of your building before you start

1. 1Floor plansThe layout of every level, with room sizes.
2. 2Working drawingsThe detailed, measured drawings your contractor builds from.
3. 3Door and window scheduleEvery door and window listed with its size and position.
4. 4Site planWhere the building sits on your plot.
5. 5Revisions2 rounds in Base, 4 in Premium, unlimited until sign-off in Signature.
6. 6Free material estimateA stage-by-stage list of every material your building needs (a BOQ), worked out from your plan and priced at current local rates.

Not included: Applying for government approvals. Structural and MEP design (separate services).

1. 1Share your plot and needsPlot size, rooms you want, budget and any examples you like.
2. 2Choose your levelBase, Premium or Signature, with a firm fee before we start.
3. 3First layout and revisionsWe propose a layout and revise it with you, within the rounds included in your level.
4. 4Final drawings and estimateComplete drawings for your contractor, plus the free material estimate.

• Plot size and location (a site survey if available)
• What you want: rooms, floors, budget
• Any local rules or society guidelines you know of

Where plans need to be signed by a licensed architect for approval, this is done by an appropriately qualified professional.