We are a Wirral based architects practice, working from offices in Heswall. All projects are designed and led by a RIBA Chartered Architect. Covering Wirral and much of Cheshire and Merseyside, we have been established over 10 years and have grown our reputation on personal service coupled with sympathetic and innovative design. Embarking on any alteration to your home can be a daunting experience.
Knowing where to start is very difficult but working out how much you can afford is probably the best place to begin. Normally set as a percentage of the total building cost, clients might not know the cost of the architectural services until the end of the project. We think that the client should know exactly how much the planning and project administration cost will be, before even beginning the whole process.
You might ask 'Why do I need an architect?' especially if your alterations or extension is quite small. The standard services of an architect usually vary depending on the size of the project.
Knowing where to start is very difficult but working out how much you can afford is probably the best place to begin. Normally set as a percentage of the total building cost, clients might not know the cost of the architectural services until the end of the project. We think that the client should know exactly how much the planning and project administration cost will be, before even beginning the whole process.
You might ask 'Why do I need an architect?' especially if your alterations or extension is quite small. The standard services of an architect usually vary depending on the size of the project.
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Based in Heswall in the heart of the Wirral Peninsular, architects-direct.com are well placed to cover much of Cheshire, Merseyside and most of the North West of England and North Wales.
Nick Belderbos, Founding Director and Lead Architect, qualified as a Chartered Architect in 2001.
While working for a practice in Liverpool, Nick set up architects-direct.com to deal with projects predominantly in the domestic market.
Assisting clients in achieving any size of project with the highest standard of quality, on time and to budget that has helped establish architects-direct.com as the preferred choice for many home owners in the North West.
Nick Belderbos, Founding Director and Lead Architect, qualified as a Chartered Architect in 2001.
While working for a practice in Liverpool, Nick set up architects-direct.com to deal with projects predominantly in the domestic market.
Assisting clients in achieving any size of project with the highest standard of quality, on time and to budget that has helped establish architects-direct.com as the preferred choice for many home owners in the North West.
Clients often tell us that they would like to extend their home but the extension they built a few years ago is now in the way.
This is not an uncommon problem.
At architects-direct.com we understand that the design must reflect your lifestyle and consider how this may change over time.
The design of your house, extension or refurbishment is not just about providing additional space but also how you will live in it.
Why do you need an architect? is a very good question, especially if your home or house alterations are quite small.
This is not an uncommon problem.
At architects-direct.com we understand that the design must reflect your lifestyle and consider how this may change over time.
The design of your house, extension or refurbishment is not just about providing additional space but also how you will live in it.
Why do you need an architect? is a very good question, especially if your home or house alterations are quite small.
We work closely with you from the onset of the project.
Detailed discussions about what is wanted, coupled with what is practically possible for the budget available, ensure a great start to the project.
A number of different designs will be presented and these are only finalised once you, the client, is absolutely sure it is what you want and can afford.
An initial build cost estimate for the finalised design will be obtained following preparation of the sketch proposals.
If you don't already have existing drawings we can arrange for a measured survey of the property.
Detailed discussions about what is wanted, coupled with what is practically possible for the budget available, ensure a great start to the project.
A number of different designs will be presented and these are only finalised once you, the client, is absolutely sure it is what you want and can afford.
An initial build cost estimate for the finalised design will be obtained following preparation of the sketch proposals.
If you don't already have existing drawings we can arrange for a measured survey of the property.
Once the sketches are agreed and a survey completed (if necessary), then we prepare plans and apply for planning permission on your behalf.
We have many years of completing successful applications and understand what is required to get schemes through the planning process.
Continuous liaison with the Local Authority from the very start helps to ensure the smooth running of the application and you are always kept 'in the loop' and aware of how things are progressing.
Fees for the planning service will be dependent on the estimated build cost.
We have many years of completing successful applications and understand what is required to get schemes through the planning process.
Continuous liaison with the Local Authority from the very start helps to ensure the smooth running of the application and you are always kept 'in the loop' and aware of how things are progressing.
Fees for the planning service will be dependent on the estimated build cost.
In our opinion, one of the keys to a successful project irrespective of its size are the building regulations'.
Technical drawings must be drawn to ensure compliance with the relevant standards.
We have unrivalled experience and expertise in preparing very detailed and highest quality technical drawings.
These drawings will be submitted to the Local Authority or an approved inspector for approval under the Building Regulations.
The drawings also form part of the tender submission ensuring that, for no extra cost, the builder will be contracted to work to the highest standard of practice using the carefully selected, specified materials and construction techniques.
Technical drawings must be drawn to ensure compliance with the relevant standards.
We have unrivalled experience and expertise in preparing very detailed and highest quality technical drawings.
These drawings will be submitted to the Local Authority or an approved inspector for approval under the Building Regulations.
The drawings also form part of the tender submission ensuring that, for no extra cost, the builder will be contracted to work to the highest standard of practice using the carefully selected, specified materials and construction techniques.
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