Philip Leiper Architect

The phrase most heard in connection with building works, particularly if you try to manage the process yourself is: "It cost twice as much as I thought it would." A badly designed, inappropriate or botched extension can also seriously devalue a property. I look beyond your immediate requirements to give you design flexibility and sustainability that will adapt with your changing needs.

A properly qualified Architect will help you achieve your aspirations and vision, add value to your project through good design and sound construction as well as keeping a tight control on costs. Undertaking a building project, whatever its scale, can be a daunting experience. An Architect can help you realise your objectives and guide you through the design and construction process.

I believe in transparency in regard to fees and will always provide a competitive fee proposal for your specific project. The fee proposals include a comprehensive breakdown of the services provided and how much I charge for each stage.

A well designed extension can radically improve a property and add value. Additional bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms, a spacious new kitchen flooded with natural light are an investment which can increase the value of a property by more than the cost of carrying out the work. A badly designed, inappropriate or just botched extension can seriously devalue a property.