Architectural Design Services
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Our Architectural Design Services
Building a new home, extending your property, or undertaking a conversion/refurbishment scheme can be a very daunting task. Chesterton Smart will us their architectural design and project management expertise to guide you through this process. Our aim is to remove the stress involved from the point of inception to completion and close out of your project. Using our expertise, we will assist you to create a stylish and visually appealing design that fits in with your personal aspirations. We also help you by advising you in respect of cost control to ensure your aspirations match your affordability.
- Conceptual design
- Full detailed design
- Planning consents
- Building regulation approval
Tender Management
Dictated by the chosen procurement route this process involves short listing suitably qualified and approved contractors to tender for construction work. Our architectural services include conducting pre-tender interviews, issuing tender documentation, the awarding and drafting of the building contract.
We offer advice on the various methods available for procuring construction works dependent on the client’s particular needs. Chesterton Smart will assist you by:
- Advising on the contract solution appropriate to your current project
- Adopt a proven code of conduct for bidding for construction services
- Ensure only competent contractors are vetted
- Select contractors using recognised industry standards
What Our Clients Say
Brenda Knaggs
“I hired Chesterton Smart to carry out a survey on a house I was interested in. Nick was very knowledgeable and submitted an in-depth survey and even though I didn’t proceed with the house purchase I was very grateful for his findings. I had a subsequent phone call with Nick and he was very helpful and gave me sound advice. I have no hesitation in recommending Chesterton Smart.”
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Ramesh Patel
“I would highly recommend this company they helped me through the whole process from design to finished working drawing for my extension to my property the cost was very fair and they were always there to answer any questions. For any one looking to have an extension built to there property I would recommend you give them a call.”
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Karen Paisley
“Excellent service with good communication throughout. As a novice at house buying this personal service was very much appreciated. Building Survey reports were produced quickly and to a very high standard. Any subsequent questions I had were answered instantly. I would highly recommend Chesterton Smart and would use them again without fail.”
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Guy Holland Groen
”The survey undertaken on our behalf was sufficiently clear and thorough to allow us, the client an informed opinion concerning the property. In this case we decided not to proceed with the purchase as the survey had exposed serious flaws that were not obvious to the naked eye, thus stopping us from making a mistake.”
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Natalie Kelham
“I was really impressed with the service I received from Chesterton Smart Surveyors. Nick was very knowledgeable and approachable and kept me informed throughout the process, which I found very quick and efficient. The final report I received back was very comprehensive and helpful in highlighting areas which I should review with my solicitor.”
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Mr & Mrs McGrath
Very happy with the service provided and the speed of undertaking the report. Due to Target’s timescales this was very time sensitive so the speed of delivery has been much appreciated.”
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David C
“I employed Chesterton Smart to carry out a survey on a period property; the survey was carried out quickly and the results presented in a professional manner but with an understanding of my needs and included an in-depth discussion of the results and follow up offers of further guidance. I would not hesitate to employ them again and recommend them to friends and family”
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Property Development
We will guide you through all stages of the development process as part of our architectural design services. As Chartered Building Surveyors we advise clients on legislative and statutory matters affecting development proposals on:
- Planning
- Design appraisal
- Cost management
- Statutory approvals
- Warranties and insurance
Chesterton Smart embraces current government initiatives on sustainability and will advise you on reducing your carbon footprint. Our service includes:
- Developing your conceptual ideas into schematic form
- Progress the design phase to come to the optimum solution
- Managing the tendering process and contractor appointment
- Monitoring the on-site phase to practical completion
- Dealing with defects obligations under a formal contract
Feasibility Studies
Feasibility studies are commissioned where any building works are first being contemplated. You may wish to explore various solutions that may be available or in considering the viability/cost of a particular scheme.
Here at Chesterton Smart we provide a professional building consultancy service to clients across Leicestershire. Our studies contain option appraisals to consider the benefits and disadvantages of each of the options, including design, functionality, approvals, practicality and budget.
As part of our building consultancy service we work in conjunction with specialist sub consultants to comment upon the viability of the proposed scheme. A detailed study will:
- Define the client’s objectives
- Offer options
- Advise on budget
- Statutory legislation
- Program implications