Is it worth using an architect? A well designed addition to your house will improve its value, and represent investment. You don’t have to use an architect to design your building: anyone can prepare drawings, make planning applications or put together a Building Regulations package. A Chartered Architecture practice will ensure that your design is compliant with constantly-changing legal requirements: investing time and care early in the design process can give better value and save money on your construction project.
When looking for an architect, make sure they will be taking you through all the stages you will need. If your project is taken only as far as planning, it can be difficult and expensive to find another designer or company to pick it up and take it on through the required Building Regulations stage.