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Braintree - CM77
Enquiry from: Sandra J
Start Date: Immediate
Customer made an enquiry for Residential Architectural Services via one of our websites. Looking at various options they would like to discuss directly Confirmed interest, SMS at 16:16 Please call to...
Chelmsford - CM1
Enquiry from: Nelson M
Start Date: Immediate
we wish to convert our garage into a small studio room with a small kitchenette and shower. for this we need an architect to design the room and obtain the necessary approvals from the council etc. ...
Rayleigh - SS6
Enquiry from: Rory S
Start Date: Less than one month
building small outhouse. 6mx6m - 1 large room, a small bathroom and shed. have sketches looking to be cadded up for planning with prehaps a bit more accuracy and elevation also for issue to planning w...
Chelmsford - CM3
Enquiry from: Gemma C
Start Date: Immediate
Front porch extension to existing house
Colchester - CO3
Enquiry from: Ruby N
Start Date: Immediate
hi, i'm interested in getting some work done to the front of our house. we're currently in a conservation area article 4. we would like to put a lean-to at the side of the house and adjust the wall at...
Upminster - RM14
Enquiry from: Patrick M
Start Date: Immediate
building regulations drawing to convert existing alcove/carport into a disabled bedroom toilet and shower what type of job are you looking to have done: remodelling of house property type: semi detac...
Hornchurch - RM12
Enquiry from: Fatma S
Start Date: Immediate
Need an estimate for drawings and ideas for a side extension
Harwich - CO12
Enquiry from: Daniel R
Start Date: Immediate
Roof issues regarding timber beams
Colchester - CO6
Enquiry from: Lisa S
Start Date: Less than one month
i own 1/3 of same land and i would like to put up a fence i.e ab*** and also put a day cabin on there just solely to maintain my property the cabin would be 17 x 12 would this need planning permission...
Romford - RM3
Enquiry from: Dipranil D
Start Date: Immediate
We live in a 2015 built detached house. We have a integrated double garage (2 cars back to back). We are looking to break through the wall between the downstairs dining room and the back part of the g...
Romford - RM4
Enquiry from: Lea M
Start Date: Immediate
plans for a two storey rear extension 21ft in width and 6ft in depth. what type of job are you looking to have done: house extension property type: detached house have you got a rough idea of the desi...
Leigh-on-Sea - SS9
Enquiry from: Harleigh S
Start Date: Immediate
Planning and building regs drawings for a side extension and internal layout changes.
Benfleet - SS7
Enquiry from: Laura R
Start Date: Less than one month
5.3sqm single story extension drawings and elevations what type of job are you looking to have done: house extension property type: semi detached have you got a rough idea of the design you would like...
Wickford - SS11
Enquiry from: Rachael M
Start Date: Immediate
Loft extension on 2 bed semi-detachef bungalow to gain 2 x bedrooms upstairs & potentially a bathroom (extension would be going over house & an existing *brick built conservatory)
Rainham - RM13
Enquiry from: Gordon M
Start Date: Immediate
attached garage convertion to a single room what type of job are you looking to have done: other property type: semi detached have you got a rough idea of the design you would like: yes how many bedr...
Dagenham - RM9
Enquiry from: Ayrton G
Start Date: 1 to 3 months
garage conversion plan and drawing what type of job are you looking to have done: other property type: out building have you got a rough idea of the design you would like: yes how many bedrooms are yo...
Chelmsford - CM2
Enquiry from: Bina S
Start Date: Immediate
hi we have recently completed a two storey side extension. we would like to do a loft conversion under permitted development. it will be one room with dressing/ ensuite for our son. do you thinking we...
Maldon - CM9
Enquiry from: Kate C
Start Date: Less than one month
convert a detached double-height garage into playroom/wfh office etc what type of job are you looking to have done: other property type: detached house have you got a rough idea of the design you woul...
Leigh-on-Sea - SS9
Enquiry from: Azar T
Start Date: Immediate
hi i have had some plans made and now i cant get hold of my architect i would need a new plan of the roof with calculations to show height of eaves as at the moment our existing plans seem to be wrong...
Clacton-on-Sea - CO15
Enquiry from: Paul A
Start Date: Immediate
To draw up plans for a rear extension
How much do Architects in Essex charge?
Costs for Architects around Essex can fluctuate depending on the type of job that you need to have carried out in your house. It's the question we get asked a whole lot "how much do Architects in Essex cost?". It's generally good to have an idea of how much a Architect will likely charge for their work. Prices will rise and fall based on the products as well as the tradesman chosen. The list shows the sorts of job that Architects usually do and the standard cost range of these projects. Some jobs take longer to complete than others so costs do be very different by job.
Tasks that Architects in Essex can do:
| Architect job | Architect cost in 2024 |
|---|---|
| Commercial architectural services in Essex | £3,000-£4,600 |
| Residential architectural services in Essex | £625-£2,775 |
Not necessarily. Commercial architects may charge either a fixed fee, an hourly rate, or a percentage of the building contract. They could also save you substantial amounts of money as their plans and drawings may stop issues arising later in the construction.
Residential architects can help make sure that your building or extension is designed beautifully. They may also be able to develop plans which create extra space, or add more functionality. In addition, having plans may speed up the building process and reduces the chance of errors.
Yes. Residential architects are invaluable and will be able to manage the application process as well as offer you advice on the best way to design your building to satisfy the local authority. They can also help with ideas as well as advising on what is possible and what is not possible.
The best type of guttering material will vary depending on the requirements of the property. For example, on listed buildings cast iron or aluminium guttering may be required to maintain the character of the property. Generally, UPVC is the accepted standard for almost all modern properties.
It’s recommended to use a professional guttering company to repair or replace guttering, as well as to carry out cleaning. These companies have the required insurance and will comply with health and safety standards, particularly when working at height.
The amount of maintenance will vary depending on the material of the gutter. However, all gutters should be cleaned regularly. Ideally cleaning should be carried out yearly, or more frequently if there are trees close to the guttering, this prevents overflows and problems elsewhere.
Choose an architect whose design vision fits with yours – but make sure they’ve got something new to bring to the table. Also check them out to see what projects they have previously undertaken. Ask them. Communication is vital. Pick a commercial architect who can communicate well with everybody involved in the project.
If you’d like to hire a commercial architect, but have a limited budget, there are a few options you could try.
Firstly, if you’re happy to manage the project yourself, you could just engage your architect to create the designs and technical plans. It will then be up to your builder and any other contractors to follow them. You’ll need to put some serious time and effort in to make sure that this goes smoothly, but it will reduce how much you’ll need to pay your architect.
You could also consider reducing the scope of your project. Many architects charge a percentage of your project’s total construction cost, so if you scale down the work then their fees will be lower. Alternatively, you may be able to negotiate a set fee if you want to guarantee that you won’t pay more than a certain amount.
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