Share your project details with Centioni Architects and we can help you create a design brief. We'll be in touch to discuss your vision. Alternatively, you can book a convenient home or video consultation to chat about your ideas, constraints, and project goals. Let's bring your vision to life together!

We'll conduct a thorough desktop study of your property to grasp the best approach for realizing your dream home. This involves scrutinizing nearby planning applications, examining satellite and street view images of your property, and researching local Planning Authority Policies.

Following this, we'll arrange a meeting at your home to delve into your requirements. Once we have a clear understanding of your goals, we'll provide you with a written quotation outlining our design fees.

Typically, we present three design options for your consideration, including floor plans and, if desired, 3D images to help you visualize your future home.

We'll handle all pertinent Planning Applications on your behalf and serve as your representative throughout the entire process. The Local Authorities typically undergo a 2-week validation period, with the applications typically reviewed within 8-12 weeks. Following this, you will receive a Decision Notice.

It's important to note that this process is not required if your project falls within the scope of Permitted Development Rights. Contact us and we’ll explain in more detail.

This phase is pivotal to guarantee that your project adheres to the latest design standards. We generate the necessary drawings and specifications, serving as your representative in the approvals process. A professional control body member, whether from the local council or an Approved Inspector, will review our plans for compliance. They'll also conduct on-site visits at different construction stages to ensure your builder is meeting the expected standards.

While the Building Regulations drawings equip your builder with sufficient information to construct your project safely and by the latest regulations, they may lack details on finishing touches. The Specification of Works, however, will outline the necessary details for internal finishes, wall coverings, floor coverings, bespoke joinery, as well as electrical and heating layouts, among other essential finishing elements.

After finalizing the detailed design, it's your opportunity to personalize your home by selecting Interior Design elements. We can offer diverse Interior Design packages tailored to fit both your home and budget.

Maintaining strong ties with numerous building contractors and tradesmen, we'll dispatch a comprehensive Tender package – encompassing drawings and specifications of works typically to 3-4 contractors. This ensures you receive a thorough and competitive project price. We can also facilitate the creation of all contracts, incorporating details on pertinent Health and Safety measures and outlining your responsibilities under the latest Construction, Design, and Management (CDM) Regulations.

We provide a Site Monitoring service to alleviate your concerns and oversee your contractors. We furnish you with concise progress reports, complete with images detailing the advancements in your home improvement project.

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