Trusted Architects in Bletchley

We provide cost estimates so that you know exactly what you are dealing with. By obtaining quotations from a range of suppliers, we ensure that our estimates are as accurate as possible, and by following a professional tendering process, we will ensure the best value for money prior to selecting a main contractor. We will also carefully monitor costs throughout the project, provide regular reports, certify work and undertake valuations.

Most projects require structural calculations, and we will take care of this for you. In most cases this is done in-house and included within our fixed fees. All necessary calculations are submitted to Local Authority Building Control for approval.

In England and Wales, work carried out on any part of your property which adjoins your neighbour's property must comply with the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. Any wall on the boundary line of two or more properties (including garden walls) is covered, and works that might have an effect on the structure of the party wall must be officially notified to the affected neighbour. You must serve at least two months' notice of any intended works, and obtain agreement in writing.

Because each project varies, we will advise on timescales at the initial consultation. Once appointed, we produce a Project Timing Plan setting out milestone dates, and decide a realistic project completion date that all parties can agree to.

Planning permission rules don't apply to every project, but when you are thinking about any renovation or extension it is essential to check the rules, and we will always advise whether planning consent is required. Note that almost all building work also has to comply with building regulations, even if planning consent isn't required. PCMS Design can advise you, and handle the process of applying for planning permission and/or building consent. We liaise with the planning authorities so that you don't have to.