Hi,

We are thinking of extending our house by making a dining kitchen and putting a conservatory/garden room on.

We are also considering converting the attic or possibly doing both.

We would like to get some designs done and get a rough idea of cost.

We wouldn't want to spend alot on designs if the expected cost of the build was going to be astronmical so the initial design would be fairly rough.

What I would like to know is what are the first steps we should take. Would it be getting an architect round or a builder or someone else.

If it is an architect do you know roughly what an initial consultation costs and can you recommend anyone?

thanks in advance:D

Try to get a builder and architect who usually work together, or there could be potential for conflict and errors

also check if you are freehold or leasehold. Alterations to leasehold properties without seeking permission from your landlord can result in hefty fines

I'll let the professionals answer anything else :thumbsup:

Cheers Strix

I'm in a freehold house.

Can you recommend any architects that undertake this sort of work?

My partner is an Arcitect, I could send you his number if you like. Nicky

My partner is an Arcitect, I could send you his number if you like. Nicky
Is his attention to detail better than yours?

And surprise surpise, someone has to be nasty about someones spelling, does it occur to you that comments like this upset people? I bet you have a flaw, being a prat one of them.

Exactly.
I guess thats what you get for being nice.

Away from the original post, but I agree, people are sssoooo bitchy on here, and I thought Sheffield folk were nice people!! What's going on, where's the Christmas spirit!!!

What is going on is that it is a well known fact that architects can cost alot of money to screw a job up for you. Attention to detail is key to the success and budget of a project such as this

People tend to chose people they identify with as life partners. If you can't even spell your husband's chosen profession, you are painting him in a very bad light, and doing him no favours at all

I don't bitch - I read and observe. My question was measured and reasonable. Your response was also a poor reflection on your partner

Actually does it occur to you that people may be dyslexic?
I was just tring to be nice, The company doesn't actually need the work so it doesn't matter anyway. EVERYONE ON SHEFFIELD FORUM-Remember to get out your dictonarys before posting anything on here.

I'm looking to extend my house, a number of an architect would be nice?? please??

If you're looking for an architect, you could look at the plans available for other people's houses via the planning portal at Sheffield City Council, that way you'll get to see if their style suits you before you even ring them up ;)

You'll also see if the plans were refused first time around - which they shouldn't be if your architect knows what they're doing :D

Actually does it occur to you that people may be dyslexic?
I was just tring to be nice, The company doesn't actually need the work so it doesn't matter anyway. EVERYONE ON SHEFFIELD FORUM-Remember to get out your dictonarys before posting anything on here.
Ah, if he doesn't need the work, he'd be in no hurry to get it done over any other job he's got lined up then? ;)

Posters on SF already know it's full of pedants thanks, and they run the gauntlet every time they post :P

If you're looking for an architect, you could look at the plans available for other people's houses via the planning portal at Sheffield City Council, that way you'll get to see if their style suits you before you even ring them up ;)

You'll also see if the plans were refused first time around - which they shouldn't be if your architect knows what they're doing :D


And if anyone is interested they can contact me and I can give them the details to look, No problem.

Nicky - if you want people to get in touch with you it may help to enable PMs on your account ;)

I have tried but not sure how to do this. I have posted asking for help but still not ure how to do this.

'my cp' (over on the left of here)
'edit options'
scroll down to the 'messaging and notification' box
look for 'private messaging' tick box
check there is a tick in it

:thumbsup:

We're just doing the same.

The builder has been out and given us a quote, which we were happy with. He then arranged for himself and the architect to come back to us, so he could go through the provisional plans with the architect. The architect then came back the following week to measure up for the plans.

The architect is due to back to us with the plans and if we're happy with them, he submits the plans to the planning dept and deals with all that side of it.

The builder and architect work together anyway, although we pay the architect directly.

Hi Johnny, I work in construction and come into contact with architects a lot. For a domestic extension i wouldn't employ one.
Look in your local paper - there are usually one man band surveyors/ architectural technicians/ ex planning officers who do this sort of service.
They are not RIBA qualified, but for a two storey house extension you dont need to be paying some poser £60/ hour while he gets the office trainee draughtsman to do it anyway.
He may then put you on to some reputable builders who could give you a quote.

I am an Office Manager working for The Design Team Partnership LLP who are extremely experienced in all aspects of architectural design and would be very happy to meet with you to discuss your building requirements. (We do not charge for the initial consultation).
If you would like to ring us we are on telephone number 0114 2551148.