F i n a n c i a l

1. How much my project is going to cost ?
The cost of a building project is very difficult to predict particularly before it is fully designed. There are a number of factors that can affect the price including geographic location, size, scope and complexity of the work, amount of structural work involved and level of specification required, to name just a few. We will be in a better position to give you an idea of costs once you have discussed what you would like to achieve.

2. How can I control my budget ?
* Agree all the details up front.
* The more details that you can tie down the better. A set of detail drawings will illustrate these decisions in a way that can be quantified. This will leave less opportunity for unforeseen extra costs to creep in at a later date.
* Your choice of fittings and finishes
* The cost of a luxury fit out can be five or ten times the cost of a basic or budget fit out. Contrary to popular belief, the choice of fittings often is the most influential issue to affect the cost of a building project. Try not to change your mind as last minute design changes are a sure fire way of losing control over your budget.

3. Do I need to arrange specific insurance ?
Most home insurance policies exclude cover whilst a property is undergoing renovation or alteration works and do not provide cover on an unoccupied property. You will probably need to arrange specialist ‘All Risks’ renovation insurance to adequately cover the property being worked upon. These types of policies cover the entire project and include public liability, employers liability as well as legal expenses which can be useful if you have a contractual dispute. Don’t assume that the contractors insurance will adequately cover you and your project.

4. How much will your professional fees be ?
Our fees can be based on a percentage of the total construction cost, on time expended, or a lump sum. You can select all or part of an architect’s service, from an initial design discussion through to the final delivery of the project on site. Please contact us to discuss your specific requirements.