We guide you through all stages of the architectural design process from inception of your scheme through to practical completion. We will obtain planning and building regulations and any other third party consents required. We will advise you on your budget requirements and produce design drawings and a building specification that guarantees you will get the best possible outcome for your project.

Step 1: Client Briefing and Initial Discussions.

Step 2: Information gathering and Documentation.

Step 3: Schematic Design and Feasibility.

Step 4: Design Development and Approval Documents.

Step 5: Construction Documents and Specifications

Step 6: Selection of a Principal Contractor.

Step 7: Construction Administration.

Step 8: Completion and Defects.

As Project Managers we have overall responsibility for the successful planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure of a project. Our combination of skills including an ability to ask penetrating questions, detect unstated assumptions and resolve conflicts, as well as more general management skills.

Our efficient Project Management expertise gained over many years will guarantee your project is delivered on time, within budget and to the quality expected. Using recognised construction contract documentation allocates responsibility, performance and risk between the appointed principal contractor and the employer. The building contract equally balances the party’s interests throughout the construction on site execution phase to close out of a project.

Our RICS home survey reports will not disappoint. Our survey reports provide extensive and detailed advice on condition of residential property giving the purchaser a full insight in to the condition of their proposed acquisition prior to a legal commitment to purchase.

RICS HomeBuyer Report with Valuation
RICS HomeBuyers Report without Valuation
RICS Condition Report
RICS Building Survey

Our testimonials page offers brief comments on what you can expect when instructing Chesterton Smart yo carry out your survey.

As skilled building surveyors we provide detailed technical design input and management on refurbishment and conversion of residential and commercial property. We will take the clients brief and develop your scheme from initial appraisal through the design process in to the on site execution phase and final client handover, including all drawings, schedules and on site supervision. We are particularly efficient at converting spaces in educational buildings and have considerable experience with residential conversions including lofts and garages(see architectural services).

View some of our previous commercial projects that we have completed for our clients.

We have assisted with the development of many residential projects. View our portfolio of residential projects.

We have years of experience working within the public sector. View some of the previous projects we have completed.