Questions, answered plainly

Our main areas are houses and clinics. We also take on commercial, community, mixed-use and conversion projects. If you are unsure, describe it and we will tell you whether we are the right fit.

No. Many clients come to us with only a site or an idea. We can help shape the brief and bring the right design team together.

No. It is a chance to explain what you have in mind and for us to give you an honest view and a suggested next step.

Yes. We prepare and manage applications as part of the project, and design with planning in mind from the start.

Yes. We work with your design team or bring one in, and we coordinate drawings with how the building will be built.

We agree scope, price and programme in writing before work starts, track the budget as we go and agree any change in writing before it is carried out.

It depends on size, planning and complexity. After an initial review we give a realistic programme and tell you early if anything is likely to change it.

A named point of contact, supported by the wider team, with regular updates agreed at the start.

We complete carefully, hand over full documentation and remain your point of contact if anything needs attention.

Often, yes. We agree a phasing plan in advance so disruptive work is scheduled around appointments wherever possible.

Yes. We assess suitability, advise on any planning change of use and manage the conversion.