Drawing Service
"Seeing is believing!"
Often, from an architect's drawing ... or even your own sketches, one cannot visualise how the conservatory/orangery/extension or bespoke solution will look.
Often the issue of how the new build will blend into the look of the existing property and also how the outside landscaping can dramitcally improve the overall look and functionality.
Using my over 30 years experience in this field I can advise you and between us I can create a personalised perspective sketch showing how the project will look and how it will blend into the 'look & feel' of the property and the surrounding landscaping. From this any further adjustments can be planned and executed.
We operate in West Sussex and parts or surrounding counties like Surrey, Kent, Hants for on-site visits.
For other areas we use photos, google earth and phone discussions.
Cost
The service costs about £300 to £600 ... money well spent.
This money can be recovered if you then go on to choose one of our trusted local specialist builders to complete the job. We are totally independent of any supplier and can thus guide you to the best trusted local supplier to meet your particular requirements. The service often includes a site survey, discussions, initial designs and specification for a builder.
If you wish to use one of our associate companies to quote for the building of the project we can help with product research with showroom and installation visits.
More about our unique drawing service
I will ensure the right questions are raised to avoid the pitfalls and help you gain value for money with no regrets. Beware!! You can waste hundreds of pounds by not getting your project right first time. During the discusions that lead up to producing the hand drawn sketch many isues could be covered including :-
- Does the layout suit your requirements?
- Are you making maximum use of the view of the garden, sky etc?
- Does the suggestion blend in and match/compliment the design of the rest of the property?
- Does it interrupt the view from existing windows?
- Does the landscaping around the project 'work' with existing landscaping?
- Are you on budget?
- Does the solution meet your predicted space requirements?
- What structural materials do you prefer (Aluminium / Wood / uPVC)?
- Have tou considered climate control?
- Have you considered the various glazing options?
- Have you addressed any relevant building regulations and/or planning requirements?
- Are you aware of the current Health and Safety Regulations (April 2015) ... yes they apply to you!
- Will there be any maintenance issues?
- Have any guarantees been explained?
- Are there any hidden costs?
- Colours (will the glare of a white conservatory in full sunlight bother you?)
- How is the conservatory site surround left after building new conservatory?
- What provision is there for managing the rain water off the conservatory?
- What is the space to be used for? (Is shaded area need for TV / dining /IT etc)
- How will it integrate with the 'flow' of the rest of the house?
- What furnishings are invisaged?
- What is the best flooring solution?
- How is the 'extension' best orientated and designed to appreciate any nice outside views?
- What landscaping requirements are best?
- Are there hidden build costs?
Summary
This service is proving to very popular as it draws on my wide independent experience and skill in presenting understandable drawings.
