Bob Berry Registered Architect

I have extensive and long experience, having worked in various local authorities and private practices before starting my own practice in 1992. Most of my work is in the residential sector - new houses, house extensions, and extensions to care homes. The project starts with an initial briefing session, followed up with a survey if necessary.

The next stage is to produce sketches of various ideas and approaches to find a design that suits the Client. There may be two or three meetings for this purpose before the final design is drawn up and submitted for planning permission. Once this has been received, the working drawings are prepared and Building Regulation approval obtained.

Tender documents are sent out to builders for competitive prices. I can advise on suitable builders, as I keep a list of local builders who have done good work for me in the past. The qualities I look for are good workmanship, politeness to the Client and neighbours, keeping a tidy site, charging a reasonable price - both for the initial tender and for variations, keeping to programme, and keeping the Client informed of the work schedule.