Design & Build

Our complete Design & Build Service.

Initial Meeting

• At our initial meeting we will discuss your design ideas
• Provide alternative proposals and options
• Confirm our estimated design and build cost 
• We may recommend exposing existing foundations
• In some cases a geotechnical report may be necessary
•  Advise if a drainage Build Over Agreement is needed  
• Discuss the party wall agreement
• Discuss next steps, the design fees and staged payments
• We will confirm the time scales for the design stage
• Advise that the building work comes with a 10yr warranty

Design - Planning Stage

• Provide a measured and photographic survey
• Prepare planning drawings for our next meeting within 7 days
• Discuss the design and suggestions changes / alterations
• Work up agreed drawings ready for planning submission
• Monitor planning application progress

Design - Building Regulations Stage

• Produce Building drawings
• Consult with our structural engineer
• Structural design / calculations prepared
• Submit Building Control application 

Design - Detailed Drawings

• Electrical layout drawings details exact position of sockets, lights, switches etc.
• Space heating drawings indicate radiator positions, underfloor heating etc.
• Plumbing and drainage drawings show position of gulleys, pipes, drainage runs, etc.  

Fixed Price Quote

• Fixed price quote provided from approved drawings
• Inclussion of written specification for products, finishes etc.
• Confirm what is not included in the quote
• Produce the schedule of works and staged payment schedule
• We will suggest a start date for building works to commence 

Payments

• Staged payments confirmed with customer
• Start date confirmed
• Building work starts
• Staged payments continue as the building works progress
• Final payment provided on completion of the building work
• Our contractor will issue the 10yr warranty from FMB 

Snagging

•  Six weeks after completion we will return and correct any snagging issues. 

Contact us today for a no obligation estimate for your project.

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