Architect
Services
Ronan
Developments work on a small portfolio at all times, ensuring that
we are able to deliver the maximum levels of quality and client
satisfaction. The majority of our work is either referral from satisfied
clients or by clients returning to us for repeat work, safe in the
knowledge that we deliver quality time and time again.
A Guide
to the Design Process:-
- What
do you want to achieve?
In the first instance
we meet to discuss your requirements to assess the project to
ensure that we can provide you with the services you require.
- The
Design
A good plan is essential; if the work is to an existing building
we would carry out a measured survey which would generate a drawing
to enable discussion to determine the best and most practical
layout. If it is a new building we can run through your wish list
and prepare initial proposal plans and elevations drawings for
discussion to help achieve your requirements and expectations.
If required we can also provide artist impressions and a 3d walk
through.
- Planning
Permission
Some small residential extensions and alterations do not require
planning consent as they can sometimes be carried out using general
permitted development rights, but the rules vary for certain building
and districts, for instance if your property in with a conservation
area or it is listed. We will advise you on the situation concerning
your property and also on the planning policies which affect the
design.
- Working
Drawings & Building Regulations Approval
Once the design has
been finalized, we can develop the drawings for building regulation
approval and also prepare detailed working drawings where required.
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- Consultants
Advice
We will recommend a suitably qualified consultant to provide structural
calculations, cost advice and electrical/ heating/ plumbing designs
depending on the complexity of your project.
- Appointing a Builder
For larger projects it is important to vet suitable contractors
and to check that they are able to resource the project adequately.
For all projects we advise that a specification is prepared which
details your requirements, to make as sure as far as possible
that there are no misunderstandings or omissions. We advise that
you check the financial status of the contractor before a contract
is signed. Once the builder is selected we can prepare a small
works contract or, for larger projects, advise on alternative
forms of contract suitable for the particular scheme. These state
the details of the project, how much and when you will have to
pay, the start and completion dated and what happens if problems
occur during the course of construction.
- Work on site
We can act as Contract Administrator for the construction phase.
In this capacity we would monitor the construction as work proceeds.
As part of these duties, we would value the work that has been
carried out and confirm the amount that you must pay to the contractor
on an Architect’s Certificate. The contractor may encounter
unexpected problems and you may require further advice as a result,
we can provide additional site visits for these eventualities.
- Completion & Defects Liability Period
On completion we carry out an inspection and list minor snagging
items which require attention by the builder, and after the defects
liability period has lapsed we make a final inspection and arrange
for all defects to be rectified.
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