Smart Services Group
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Architectural Services
As architectural Engineers and technicians with years of experience in the commercial and residential sectors, we can offer an outstanding level of quality and accuracy with excellent value for money. we make the whole process of getting your new building project off the ground as easy as possible. Our Projects include newly built houses, loft conversions, garage conversions, single and double-story extensions, change-of-use planning applications etc.
From our design consultation through to the final approval we will take care of all the hassle and headaches – all for a FIXED FEE.
Design
Our architectural design team will draw up home plans, floor plans and all architectural drawings from development stage onwards. We will draw up all architectural drafting, architectural renderings, including elevations, cross-sections and layouts as well as any specialist reports needed for your builders, or for planners or building control.
Building Regulations
In addition to obtaining planning permission for your project, we can also ensure that your building works to meet all necessary building regulations to satisfy your local building control officer. Building regulations apply in England & Wales. They set out standards for most aspects of a building’s construction including energy efficiency in buildings.
We believe in Keeping it short and simple in everything as possible, and our pricing is no different! The biggest impact on the cost of drawings is not how big your extension will be, or how many rooms it will have… it is the number of floors affected. So we built our price list that way!
Single Storey
Extension
Planning Permission
£700
Building Regulations
from
£500*
Flat
Conversion
Planning Permission
£1200
Building Regulations
from
£1000*
Double Storey
Extension
Planning Permission
£1200
Building Regulations
from
£800*
Lawful use
Planning Permission
£800
Building Regulations
from
£600*
Loft Conversion
Planning Permission
£800
Building Regulations
from
£700*
Granny Annexe
Planning Permission
£1400
Building Regulations
from
£700*
Services and Fees
What’s Included?
- On-site measurement survey
- Professional drawings**
- Preparation and submission of your planning/building control application
- Liaison with your local authority
- Drawing revisions requested by the planners/building control officers
What’s Not Included?
- Local authority fees
- Structural engineer, or any other professional fees (if required)
- Thames Water build-over agreement (if required)
PROJECT MANAGEMENT (Our Price is 5% of the total construction quote)
We have an excellent team of specialist project managers who will supervise projects from the design stage all the way through to construction. This ensures the exact designs we create and that you approve get implemented properly according to your time scale and budget. Our expert site managers are the key to delivering the results we do and as a result, our fantastic reputation.
ASSIGNED PROJECT MANAGERS
There are only a finite number of hours in each day, and if you’re like most people, you’d rather not spend them chasing down architects, electricians, plumbers, plasterers, and other specialist tradespeople. A project manager’s job is to take responsibility for this coordination, leaving you free to get on with life while the project is underway. After all, who wants to have to pore through a long list of names, and cold-call complete strangers every time a question arises? With a project manager in place, this bother is eliminated. They’ll ensure that you only have to liaise with a handful of people – and that those people will be able to respond to you as swiftly and thoroughly as required.
DELIVERED AS PLANNED
You will be appointed a project manager at the earliest convenience so they can oversee your project from the design stage. They will hear your ideas, oversee the designs, work with you through any necessary planning permission and ensure the construction work delivers as expected.
They will coordinate the project, relaying messages to the right teams and ensuring everyone is on the same page. They will visit the site on a daily basis, listen to all your requirements, keep you updated on how to project is going, and feedback on your instructions to the relevant people.
We understand your busy lifestyle, and when projects concern your home you need efficient work that is going to cause minimal disruption. We understand client needs so our project managers constantly feedback and monitor situations to keep things moving.
SPECIALIST SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Our project managers have experience in construction sites. They have the skills and knowledge to turn your project into a reality, which is why you can rest assured your project manager is not simply overseeing your project. The expertise they are bringing to the table makes a vital difference in the completion of your project.
Frequently asked question
How do I know if I need planning permission?
Some alterations to family homes can be carried out as permitted developments without the need for planning permission. A good source of information is the planning portal, which has details of common projects and interactive guides.
What happens if I use you as the agent to produce my plans?
We’ll arrange a time to visit you to do a site measurement survey, to produce the plans, then once you’ve approved then we’ll submit the application on your behalf.
How much are your fees?
Our fees are based on the requirements of each individual project but you can see the typical prices on our services & fees page. The onsite consultation fee is £50 non-refundable. Before we start work we will provide a written quotation for you to agree so you know exactly how much our services will cost you.
What is included in our fee?
An onsite measurement survey, preparation, and submission of your application, liaison with your local authority, professional CAD drawings.
Is anything not included in your fee?
We don’t include costs for any structural calculations or the production of building control drawings. Often your builder will do these as part of their service but if not, or if you would like to obtain these before selecting a builder just let us know and we’ll provide you with a very reasonable quote.
Additional cost?
The only additional cost is the fee charged by your Local authority fees, Structural engineer, Thames Water build-over agreement (if required) or any other professional fees (if required)
When do I pay, and how?
Part-payment is required once we have completed the survey of your home, with the balance due on completion of your drawings prior to us submitting them to your local authority. You have the choice to pay by a variety of methods – Cash, bank transfer or on-site debit card.
Can I see some examples of your work?
Of course! Have a look at our Projects.
How long does the process take?
For most projects, the plans would be completed within 4 weeks from the initial consultations. Once you have approved the plans we can submit them on your behalf to your local authority planning department. It would then take about 8 to 12 weeks for the decision to be made.
What if there are objections?
We recommend that before approving the plans you share them with your neighbours. Involving your neighbours from an early stage reduces the chances that they object to your plans, and gives you a chance to make small amendments to satisfy any concerns. If objections are at the application stage then we are happy to work with your neighbours on your behalf to hopefully resolve the issue.
What if my application is rejected?
If your application is not approved by the planners then using the feedback they provide we will work with you to try to find a suitable solution. One re-submission is included in the local authority application fee, and for minor amendments, we would not normally charge a fee.
What areas do you cover?
We work across London
What next?
If you’d like to know more about our services and how we can help then get in touch either by using our contact form below.
CONTACTS
Feel free to to reach out to us - we’d love to talk to you!
Note!!! The CAD/DWG files are subject to Copyright
We do not issue our CAD/DWG format files
As they are part of our intellectual property, the client does not own these files. They do contain a lot of developed standards and objects that we have invested in which are built for the benefit of our firm to make our workflow easier
We make sure this is known upfront to try and avoid any confrontations later
Please note that planning permission is not always necessary. Some works are also exempt from building regulations approval. Please verify whether you need planning or building regulations consent by calling us, your local authority or by CLICKING HERE
Be aware that neither we nor our competitors can guarantee you planning permission on a 100% basis
The prices shown are for typical size single-fronted double-storey homes.
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