Front Porch in Basildon
The addition of this front porch was actually a small part of a large project that included creating a new bedroom en-suite on the ground floor, and a...
March 24, 2022
The first part of our process is to see if it is actually possible for us to complete the works required.
There are many factors that can affect this, however you can rest assured our design team can overcome most, if not all problems. We are recognised as particularly creative in our use of the available space.
You will then be given a comprehensive quotation & *floorplan for the proposed works. Once we have agreed on the final specification and costings you will have the opportunity (if required) to visit one of our previously completed projects local to you.
* Extensions only
Booking/Planning process
Once all is agreed & you are happy, we will request a booking fee. This secures your place in our schedule and allows us to allocate your project to one of our architects who will then contact you to arrange an appointment.
Architect site survey
At this point we will send one of architects to visit your property to carry out a full site survey. This normally takes around an hour, depending on the size of the project. They will then draw up a set of full plans to submit to the planning authority. This normally takes 2-3 weeks.
Planning approval
Once the plans are complete, we will email them to you for approval and make any changes you require. Once you have approved the final design, they will be sent to your local planning authority to gain the relevant permissions. The council normally takes approximately 8 weeks to reach a decision.
While this process is ongoing, we recommend you serve your neighbours with a “Party Wall Notice” to gain their consent for the proposed works. Included in your welcome pack are the contact details of a party wall surveyor. this means we can begin construction when planning permission is granted.
Snagging
Once we reach this phase of construction the coordination manager will visit to make sure the job has been completed to our high standards and any necessary snags are rectified to your satisfaction.
Completion
At this stage your allocated coordinator will go through one last time and check that all is satisfactory and we will give you the completion pack. This contains the structural guarantee and building control certificate and any electrical / gas certs.
Now is the time to enjoy your newly constructed space!
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