Four Counties Architecture
Measham
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Measham
(2)
Our primary goal is to ensure that all our buildings meet and exceed our clients expectations. We work with them to understand their requirements, whilst also introducing solutions that they may not have thought of. We understand that the design and construction process can be daunting, so we aim to make it as stress free as possible. Our drawings are also offered in 3D.
2 customer reviews
Leon White
I have known jack for years, during his time at Bloor Homes and persimmons and he truly does know his stuff about architectural design.
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Nigel Evans
Great service with some fresh ideas. Very pleased with results and all planning consent agreed with local authorities.
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What do you love most about your job?
Being my own boss and dealing with each individual client.
What inspired you to start your own business?
Working for myself has always been my ambition, being able to do this allows me to be more creative and really try and create a unique experience.
Why should our clients choose you?
Young and dynamic I get to know my clients to really understand their needs, developing an extension based on my clients needs.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
The initial stages can be remotely, however I will need to survey the property.
Initial Meeting & Free Quotation
It is essential for us to gain an insight into what the customer is looking to achieve so the project normally begins with an informal site visit. This meeting allows us to obtain a ‘ Client’s Brief ‘ which will outline the visions of the customers. We will help with identifying any constraints or technical issues that need to be considered. We have examples of past projects and answer any questions that the client may have.
Following our site visit, we prepare a written quotation with a detailed breakdown based upon the Client’s Brief and this will also outline any additional costs that are likely to arise, such as planning and building regulation fees etc.
Site Survey
Once we are appointed we will arrange a time convenient with our client to carry out measurements of the building. This will enable us to prepare drawings containing the existing building and site layout in plan and elevation format.
We use laser measurement and Lidar scanners to get an accurate survey of the site, this will contain all of the information we need such as levels, heights, co-ordinates, etc. which is what we need in order to progress the drawings to the next stage.
Initial Concept
Once we have received the survey drawings, we will prepare some initial 3D proposals in plan and elevation format for our client’s consideration. Then, when the customer has had an opportunity to examine these drawings we may need to have a further discussion or perhaps a meeting to make any changes to the design.
If Planning Permission or a Prior Notification is required we will submit this application together with the project survey and proposals to the appropriate local authority. In some instances we may recommend that before we submit a planning application that the sketch proposals are sent to the planning department to obtain their initial thoughts, this is referred to as “Pre-Application Advice”.
Detailed Production Drawings & Specification
If Planning Permission is successful, we will prepare detailed construction drawings accompanied by a detailed written specification and will submit these either to an Approved Inspector to the Local Authority Building Control department to seek Building Regulations Plans Approval.
It is often a requirement to employ other parties such as a Structural Engineer or Party Wall Surveyor at this stage too. We will notify the client in any such instance of these requirements and we also have local contacts for these services that we would recommend.
