Services
Offering a full spectrum of in-house services, covering all project phases from planning to interior design, ensuring seamless execution.
Feasibility & Advice
Whether you have a specific project in mind or are exploring possibilities, we offer professional architectural advice to guide you through the process. Most of the projects begin with a comprehensive feasibility study, where we assess the potential of your site to determine the viability of your project, examine compliance with national and local planning policies and guidance, conduct thorough site analysis, and identify potential risks.
Based on the findings we develop a project strategy and multiple sketch proposals, ensuring that the chosen option aligns perfectly with the Client's requirements.
Planning
Once the design is agreed upon with the Client, we prepare a comprehensive package of information for the Planning Application submission. Typically, this includes detailed design drawings, an outline specification, and design and access statement. We liaise with relevant consultants and arrange for any required specialist reports to supplement the application, such as environmental reports, tree surveys, and flood risk assessments, etc.
Once the application has been submitted, we monitor its process and liaise with local planning authorities and other relevant bodies to ensure all requirements are met and to address any queries or concerns that arise during the process. Our goal is to secure planning permission efficiently and effectively, allowing your project to move forward with confidence.
Building Warrant
Once planning permission for your project is granted, we proceed with preparing the building warrant package, typically including detailed construction drawings and specification. While the planning application process centres on what is proposed to be built, the building warrant focuses on how it will be built.
At this stage we refine the design details to ensure they comply with building standards and regulations, focusing on aspects such as structural integrity, fire safety, accessibility, energy efficiency, ventilation, insulation, and drainage. We coordinate with structural engineers and other specialists to ensure all aspects of the design are fully integrated and compliant with regulations.
Once the application has been submitted, we maintain communication with local authorities throughout the review process, addressing any questions or additional information requests.
Construction & Certification
Construction & Certification
During the construction phase, we provide comprehensive services to ensure your project is executed to the highest standards. Our role in this critical stage includes construction contract administration, coordination and communication with all stakeholders, site inspections, quality control, management of variations, and certification of the works.
For Clients who choose not to use LJRH Architects to administer the construction contract, we also offer inspection services for mortgage purposes. We can conduct thorough inspections and issue a Professional Consultant’s Certificate (formerly CML) to meet the requirements of lenders and ensure the quality and compliance of the construction work.
Our goal is to provide expert oversight and management during the construction phase, ensuring your project is completed successfully and to your satisfaction.
Other Services
In addition to our core architectural services, we offer a wide range of additional services to support your project from start to finish. Our team provides measured surveys to ensure precise dimensions and layouts, drone f license drawings for regulatory compliance, 3D visualizations that bring your design concepts to life with realistic detail, through to full interior design to turn the plans into reality.
We also specialise in master planning to help guide large-scale developments and create cohesive, functional environments. For legal requirements, we prepare detailed title deeds plans to assist with property transactions and ownership matters. Whatever your needs, we are a trusted provider, ready to deliver tailored solutions to make your vision a reality. Just reach out to us, and we'll be happy to help.