An architect’s take on home improvements

More and more people are looking at home improvements rather than moving. There are many reasons why, including the fact that house prices are high, housing supply is low, and the actual move can be costly and disruptive. Improving your current home may be the better option. If you are thinking about this kind of project you can rely on us. When you are looking for an architect London has few other companies with as much skill and passion as us.

Potential difficulties

Architect LondonOne thing you need to be careful about when it comes to home improvements is the chance of running into issues. There are a lot of potential difficulties, including infeasible designs and problems getting planning permission. Building defects and hiring the wrong tradespeople can also cause big concerns.

The key to avoiding many of the issues is to work with a professional architect. They know what to expect from projects and can organise everything so there is less chance of a problem. For example they may start off by doing a survey, create concept designs, and then look at proposals. This can ensure the work is possible and is a much better option than rushing in and wasting money on plans you cannot proceed with.

Permission

A good architect will help you to apply for planning permission. This could include listed building consent if the property is protected. The last thing you want is to rush this part of the project as it can drag on for a very long time. Working with a professional with the right experience can reduce the amount of revisions you need to do to plans and helps to keep the cost down at this stage.

Other ideas

An architect can also contribute lots of extra ideas that may improve your home. For example they can look at sustainability, the built environment, and resources. They will even be able to create designs for external spaces so they connect with the interior.

A technically proficient architect in London

If you are planning some home improvements, whether it is a full renovation or a smaller project, rely on Coffey Architects. We are a skilful team capable of managing the whole job. You will love our contribution and the final results.

To starting working with a forward thinking architect London clients only need to get in touch. Speak to us today and we will take a look at your project.