Consultation, Site Survey & Existing Drawings
These beginning steps might just be the most important.
Every successful renovation begins with understanding your home and your goals. Our consultation does just that. Followed by a site survey and existing drawings, gives you the clarity, accuracy, and the expert guidance you need before design begins, all delivered with the transparent, family-run care we’re known for. Let’s get started then!
Your Consultation
Your consultation is a relaxed, no-pressure conversation where we listen carefully to what you want and need. Over a coffee or online, together, we explore what’s possible within your space, budget, and planning constraints, giving you clear, honest guidance from day one.
What We Cover
Project feasibility
Planning permission & building regulations
Initial design concepts
Layout possibilities
Timelines & cost expectations
The Outcome
By the end, you’ll have a clear direction, realistic expectations, and the confidence to move forward knowing what’s achievable for your home.
Site Visit
Once you’re ready to take the next step, we carry out a detailed site survey to capture accurate measurements and understand your home’s existing conditions. This ensures every design decision is grounded in precision from the start.
What Happens During Your Site Survey
Accurate measurement of all rooms & structural elements
Assessment of existing conditions
Identifying constraints or opportunities
Reviewing access, levels, and site-specific factors
Understanding natural light, flow, and elevation details
Why It Matters
A thorough survey prevents surprises later and ensures your plans are technically accurate and compliant.
Existing Drawings
Using the information from your survey, we produce clear existing floor plans, elevations, the technical foundation that ensures your architectural design is informed, accurate, and aligned with your property
What You Receive
Existing floor plans
Elevations
Cross-sections
Any required annotations or condition notes
These drawings become the basis for design concepts, planning applications and structural calculations.
Ready to Start Your Project
Whether you already have ideas or you’re just exploring possibilities, we’re here to help you take the first confident step.
Book a free 30-minute consultation or get in touch to arrange a site visit, we would love to hear more about your home and what you’re hoping to create.
Not there yet? Learn about next steps in the planning process…
Are We the Right Fit for Your Renovation?
We work best with homeowners who want a thoughtful, well-managed renovation. Do you value clear communication, quality design, and a personal, family-run approach that puts you and your ideas and the centre of every decision?
If you're looking for a complete home transformation and want a team who listens closely and guides you through every stage with transparency, we’re a great fit.
FAQ’s
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We can review any plans you already have, though we generally advise compiling up to date plans as this can avoid a lot of (expensive) headache down the line if the old plans happen to be incorrect for whatever reason!
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Both! We love face to face interactions but appreciate that life is busy, so we’re always happy to schedule a phone or video call.
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Come with any ideas you might already have, your needs for the space, what your goals are and be ready to provide us a sense of budget and ideal timelines.
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We’ll go back, work our magic and come back to you with a proposal on how best to move forward. We might have a few recommendations or questions in the meantime but we’ll try to get through to the next stage as quickly and painlessly as possible!