Can I draw up my own plans for an extension?
YES BUT IT IS NOT ADVISABLE BECAUSE THERE ARE MANY PITFALLS IF YOU ARE NOT EXPERIENCED. MY FEASIBILITY IS ONLY £275 [ no vat payable] – deducted from fixed fees quoted if you go ahead.
Who can do drawings for an extension?
ANY DESIGNER CAN, BUT ARCHITECTURAL & SURVEYING TRAINING IS AN ADVANTAGE.
What planning do I need for an extension?
ALL EXTENSIONS SHOULD HAVE A CERTIFICATE OF LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT. SOME EXTENSIONS REQUIRE PLANNING PERMISSION.
What is the 45 degree rule?
THIS IS A 45 DEGREE LINE TAKEN FROM A WINDOW REVEAL ON PLAN, NOT TO BE INTERCEPTED BY A NEW BUILDING.
Do I need plans for an extension?
IT IS USEFUL AND BENEFICIAL TO PLAN AN EXTENSION, SO EVERYONE KNOWS WHERE THEY ARE GOING ; IN TERMS OF DESIGN, BUILD AND COST.
What size extension can I build without planning permission?
FOR EXAMPLE, NORMALLY A 3M DEEP SINGLE-STOREY REAR EXTENSION.
How much do architects charge to draw up plans for an extension?
A QUALIFIED ARCHITECT COULD CHARGE AROUND £3000. MY FEES ARE £1675 [ no vat ].
Can I draw my own plans for loft conversion?
AGAIN, YOU COULD TRY BUT IT IS NOT ADVISABLE. MY FEASIBILITY IS ONLY £275 [ no vat payable] – deducted from fixed fees quoted if you go ahead.
What is the cheapest way to do a loft conversion?
USE AN INDEPENDANT DESIGNER LIKE plansdesigned, AND USE THESE PLANS TO ACHIEVE A COST-EFFECTIVE BUILD. I WORK WITH MY STRUCTURAL ENGINEER ON A DAILY BASIS.
How much are drawings for a loft conversion?
FOR AN ATTACHED HOUSE, MY FEES ARE £1975 [ no vat payable ].
What are the 4 types of loft conversion?
ROOM IN THE ROOF [ velux only ], DORMER, MANSARD AND HIP TO GABLE.
Where do I start when doing a loft conversion?
CONTACT A DESIGNER LIKE plansdesigned. I CAN GUIDE YOUR THROUGH THE PROCESS.
