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When is an architect needed? Based on Size of job or just in general?

Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 3.13 PM

Hi Folks, We are considering a single-storey extension to the rear of our house (Now approx 4 years old) by pushing out the kitchen and dining room to create an open plan kitchen / diner; but unsure of what we need to do in terms of specialists, etc. We are working through obtaining the freehold to the property and would wait for this to complete before starting any work. Do we need an architect to survey and draw up plans or can we find a builder who can do this as an all-in-one ? Unsure of the best way of achieving this. Thanks in advance.

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J C H Design

Rating: 5 out of 5

Glasgow

The best way forward is to employ someone to prepare the plans and obtain the permission from the council. It doesn't have to be an architect I was a building control surveyor and now obtain the required permissions. I'm in central Scotland Hope this helps Ian

Answered7 May 2015

Anonymous user

Depends on the builder some may have in house design team and provide a whole package from design stage to completion of job, this is sometimes a quicker option as there is less delay with communication between designer and builder. However if you get plans done independently, you can then get a no. of different builders to estimate build costs from the drawings you already have.

Answered19 May 2016