Our services and process
If your home needs to change—whether creating more space, reconfiguring layouts, or extending upwards, downwards, or outwards—I can help. From radical transformations to subtle improvements, my role is to guide you through the journey with clarity, structure, and expert support.
Specialising in Homes, Not Commercial Projects
I work exclusively with homeowners—helping people reimagine their houses into spaces that truly enhance everyday living. I don’t undertake commercial or developer-led projects, ensuring my expertise focuses solely on homes like yours.
More Than Just Drawings
Architecture isn’t just about plans and paperwork—it’s about confidently guiding you through transforming your home. My structured, transparent approach ensures you always understand the process, milestones, and next steps.
Experience – Expertise – A Personal Approach
For over 20 years, I’ve worked closely with homeowners to design spaces that enhance their lives. Whether it’s a sensitive renovation, intelligent reconfiguration, or an entirely new build, my process is built around listening carefully and designing thoughtfully.
Unlike larger firms, you work directly with me from start to finish. My assistants support in managing projects, documentation, and surveys, but every design decision is guided by your input and my personal expertise.
Our Process – A Clear and Structured Journey
The Welcome Phase
Understanding your home & your vision
We start by carefully listening to your goals, lifestyle, and aspirations, defining a clear brief. A professional surveyor undertakes a measured survey of your home, and we carry out comprehensive site analysis—providing a solid foundation for the design ahead.
The Discovery Process
Exploring possibilities
Unlimited rounds of design ideas help you reimagine your home. I prepare multiple design concepts based on your brief, which we then review together during interactive online sessions—allowing us to test, refine, and adjust ideas in real time. This collaborative approach ensures we find the perfect design for your needs.
The Design Refinement
Perfecting your vision
Once you’ve selected your preferred concept, this stage involves refining and developing that concept into a carefully crafted, detailed design. I’ll thoroughly explore materials, layouts, and finishes, ensuring the design is practical, elegant, and aligned with your aspirations and budget. I’ll then prepare all necessary drawings and supporting documents needed for planning or lawful development applications, providing a clear and persuasive submission to secure the necessary approvals.
The Planning Journey
Securing planning approvals
Once the planning application is submitted, we carefully manage the approvals process, handling communications with the local authority and ensuring you’re informed at every step. On certain projects, this stage may also include early preparation for Building Regulations.
The Build-Ready Phase
Technical & construction preparation
We create detailed technical drawings and specifications for Building Regulations approval and construction, closely coordinating with structural engineers and other consultants to ensure clarity and accuracy for the build. As an optional enhancement, a detailed cost-estimate service can be provided at this stage, giving you early clarity and confidence on project costs.
The Pricing & Prep Phase
Securing quotes and builders
We manage obtaining accurate quotes from trusted builders, helping you compare pricing, review proposals, and select the right team. On larger projects, we can also help set up and review construction contracts, providing confidence and clarity before work starts.
The Realisation Stage
Bringing your home to life
During construction, we remain closely involved, making scheduled site visits to ensure the build aligns with your vision and meets the highest standards. We handle the final Building Regulations sign-off, ensuring your completed home is fully compliant.
Transparent, Fixed Fees
Transparency is core to how I work. I use fixed fees, clearly agreed upfront, so you always know exactly what to expect. As an early guideline, my full-service architectural fees typically equate to around 10% of the construction costs, providing clarity and confidence from the start—no hidden surprises, no hourly billing.
Local authority fees for planning and building regulations are paid directly to councils, and on-site support is charged per visit at a fixed rate. This structured approach ensures a clear, predictable investment throughout your project.
Enhancements & Additional Services
To help you visualise and plan your project with greater confidence, I offer a range of optional enhancements:
- Virtual Reality Walkthroughs – Experience your future home before it’s built.
- 3D Printed Massing Models – A tangible way to understand scale and form.
- Detailed Cost Estimates – Providing early clarity on construction costs.
For smaller or standalone services—such as early sketch design, home buyer visits, and individual site visits—you can purchase these directly through my online shop.
