Do I need an architect?
emstillett
7 years ago
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Do I need an architect?
Comments (5)Agree with Jonathan - if it is just internal structure and you are not changing the external footprint of the house then you are unlikely to need an architect. I'm undertaking building work which involves knocking through three rooms and creating doors, a loft conversion and creating a bathroom in a bedroom where there was no plumbing. The builders I engaged handle all the building regs etc. For the loft conversion, as part of the fixed price quote they include structural calcs and submission of a building notice - to the council I presume (I think stuff like this depends on the local authority and if you live in a conservation area etc.). No architects involved as I don't need planning permission for any of the work. I also trust my builders as they have done so much other we ork locally and I know exactly what I want. The planning portal online can help you understand what can be done with and without planning....See MoreMain bedroom redesign - do I need an architect or interior designer
Comments (4)You could make a model of your room with cardboard try and do it to scale then move the items around until your happy with it. There some free online programs that can do this as well if you are good with a computer 'sketchup'' is one you could try. Certainly cheaper if you want to see the costs down....See MoreDo I need an architect if I want to change the current extension?
Comments (1)Mainly for coordination (contractors, structural engineers etc), some drawings or interior design. Architects do all those. If you think your project's simpler than that, a good builder should be ok, but you'll still have to manage them and make sure thay make what you want. If you need some refferences for good cotnractors let me know....See MoreWho do I need to complete my kitchen project
Comments (2)A structural engineer prepares a detailed instruction for how to do it, a builder does the work and the building regs people at the council make sure the builder has done what was required. For what you are doing it’s likely an architect is unnecessary....See MoreSelSol Architectural
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