Feasibility and Briefing
Initial site visit to understand the property and client requirements, options study and developing the brief with the homeowner.
Services
Architectural Services
Architectural services for small-scale domestic projects, from initial feasibility and design through statutory consents, technical documentation and construction.
Design
Concept, developed and technical design, including interior layouts and space planning.
Planning and Consents
Pre-application advice, planning applications, listed building and conservation area consents.
Building Warrant
Building warrant drawings and applications.
Specifications and Tender Documents
Schedules of work, tender packages, managing the tender process and reporting on builders’ prices.
Contract Administration
Site inspections, administering the building contract and certifying payments to the builder.
Fees
All services are quoted individually according to the project.
Fees are typically invoiced in alignment with RIBA stages 0–3 (feasibility, concept design and planning), stage 4 (technical design) and stages 5–6 (construction to handover). Different fee structures may be agreed at our discretion depending on the project scope.
Local Authority fees for planning and building control are additional to the Architect’s fee, as are fees for other consultants such as structural engineers, travel and printing costs.
Appointment and payment
- Fees are agreed in writing before work starts.
- Any changes to agreed fees are confirmed in writing.
- Payment is by bank transfer.
- Work is generally carried out under the RIAS Scottish Conditions of Appointment of an Architect, Small Project Version.
- Deposits and fee structures depend on the individual project.
CDM Regulations
We do not act as Principal Designer under the CDM Regulations. We can help you appoint one.