How much does it cost to hire a designer/project manager?
HMEA M
2 years ago
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Comments (21)ksgrant . . . . . I was on a very tight budget, but knew I was going to hit a wall and need a designer consult. I had space plan drawings for my kitchen and used the design services (free w/ cabinet purchase, CAD) to complete the space. I also had very specific inspiration photos that reflected the same perspective as the space, i.e. window placement over sink (light), position of appliances, prep sink. I paid close attention to how I intended to use the space, needed prep space for a least three cooks. I read a lot about the "triangle". Mostly I spent a lot of time with the plans and considering materials in relation to the inspiration photos. For instance, I wanted soapstone but it was out of budget and went with honed black granite to get the same look. Another example is that I wanted the kitchen to have some of the same elements as the old one to reflect the period of the house, so I had venting added to cabinet piece in front of the sink. Houzz was not available at the time, I would have posted some plans/materials here for more input and suggestion. Feel free to email me at tirgoddess.com for any other questions, happy to help. More than anything, take your time and do your research....See MoreHow much does a kitchen island cost?
Comments (5)Hi!, for the units themselves- you could get new ones for under £300 ( depending on door type/ colour and handles. If you are trying to match with the existing kitchen; it will no doubt go up quite a bit, and then there is the question of the counter top... If you have a stone top, this will probably be your most expensive element as it will need to be made to size and colour matched. One of our clients wanted something similar to you: (new island in existing kitchen) but their budget did not allow for it to match (£7500); so they went for a stand- out island ( a bit like a feature wall) . We sourced all new units in a brighter colour and ordered a darker quartz stone top. Labour and materials were under £2000...See MoreAdvice for hiring someone to design and build a house
Comments (12)Hi Gavin, Good questions. These are really vital points to consider but the answers are complex and very dependent on what suits you. 1. Finding property - yes that can be tricky but it depends on what you are looking for, where and at what price. As others have said, consider property as not necessarily simply a plot of land but potentially a building (and not necessarily a house) that could be demolished or remodelled to give you what you want. However, before you go through with a purchase, check with the local planning department that what you are hoping to achieve on any prospective site is likely to be supported / meets local planning policy. Auctions can be good places to look. A quick search on Rightmove or other online platforms using filters for location, price range, etc... is a good starting point. Also many architects, as I do, can offer you a reasonably priced pre-purchase assessment of a property to check that there is scope there to achieve the type of home with the size and spaces that you would like. 2. The second is also a complex question that relates to you and your personal situation. It can come down to budget, as well as your skills / knowledge of construction and the amount of time you have available to either project manage / carry out work yourself. If you have little to no construction knowledge nor time then it would not generally be advisable for you to project manage / build the project yourself. There are pros and cons to all options. The traditional approach is to commission an architect to carry out the design work and they then tender the building work to contractors, who would then project manage the build while the architect inspects the work and deals with any arising site queries. This typically gives you the most control over quality and cost of build. Another option is a turnkey approach by a design and build company, this typically gets you a completed project at a fixed pre-agreed price and timescale, but with very little control over quality. There are many other options and I could spend all day writing them out! Taking a look at the JCT contract options can help illustrate many of the most commonly used approaches....See MoreSmall Kitchen Extension - Should we hire an architect?
Comments (4)Architects aren’t only useful in terms of drawings. You may know what layout you want but what does this mean in terms of planning? Could you get it within your permitted development rights? Will you need planning permission? Hiring an architect gives you a professional able to answer all these questions. Not only that, any potential planning will be covered by the architect. Saving you time and money (planning permission appeals can get costly, very quickly). They'll also be able to assess your space and recommend how to get the most out of it - meaning you get the most for your money. They’ll also be able to advise on what other professionals / next steps you might need to look into, and put you in touch with the best ones, such as structural engineers and party wall surveyors. Without these, you may be looking at huge expenses in the future, if you’re project isn’t managed correctly. If you’re worried about unreasonable architecture fees, you might consider our services. We offer one transparent fee after giving you a free consultation. You can also get an idea of what the industry in general charges with this blog: https://resi.co.uk/advice/cost-and-planning/how-much-do-architects-charge...See More
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