You have a site and now want to design and build a home – what next!

 

Option One – client has architectural drawings

Provide a set of drawings to the kit company and we will provide you with an estimate for the structural design, manufacture and delivery to the site of your new home for your preferred contractor to erect.

 

Option Two

Now You Have Your Site

Any site that can be built on will usually be fine for timber frame construction. Your site may have special and interesting considerations for foundations, access, etc. but may also offer the opportunity for personal design features, assisted by the flexibility of the timber frame method.

Choosing an Architect

At the kit company we have various architects that we have worked with and used to design properties. Should you want to we could introduce you to an architect suitable to your needs. We would strongly recommend appointing a professional architect, ideally with timber frame experience to assist you in navigating your project.

Liaise with the kit company

We welcome the opportunity to work with clients and their professional team from the earliest stages of the project planning. Our experience means that we can often offer advice that could lead to cost savings or enhancement of the house design.

Initial Thumbnail Sketch Design

This is a stage where client, professional advisers and the kit company can agree the essentials of the project and provide budget costs etc. It is also when unusual design requirements, any difficulties with the site and other issues will start to show and can be planned for - or around!

Design Crystallisation

Once all the initial design issues have been clarified and resolved, to your satisfaction, the architect can now produce accurate drawings.

Apply for Planning Permission

With the accurate drawings your architect will be able to progress the plans for the local authority and your planning and building warrant applications.