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What would you like to ask an architect about?

VORBILD Architecture

9 years ago

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embzop
9 years ago
The question for me is...when do you need just your own ideas and a builder compared to when do you need an architect ie. what does an architect bring to the project.
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Andy Gilroy
9 years ago
Information about the sequencing of works when renovating
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Hi, reading all the info is scary and a bit off putting, but obviously realistic and 'need to know' stuff.
I want to convert an existing building, near a canal and hump back bridge, where access is an issue. But I would like a modest single storey dwelling and haven't the budget to spend on plans prior to understanding if it is at all feasible. I had a quote from an architect for planning submissions and building regs for over £4000, I have no idea if this is good value for money for what they were quoting. Where do I start? Could you write a sort of "pathway" - first you do this etc. and a rough idea of min/max costs at each stage? If that possible?

More examples on the main site of budget self builds or conversions and how much they cost would be great.

Thanks for all the information so far, really useful app this.

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