Business Details
Trusted Architectural & Building Surveyors in Reading
Established in Berkshire, our practice specialises in architectural design and building surveying services for residential and commercial properties. We provide comprehensive solutions from initial concept to project completion, utilising advanced AutoCAD software and adhering to Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) standards. Our team delivers tailored design brief consultations, measured site surveys, and technical scheme development while maintaining strict compliance with planning policies and building regulations. With expertise in both modest domestic extensions and large-scale new-build developments, we ensure technical precision through detailed working drawings and structural calculations.Our services extend to planning applications, building regulation approvals, contractor tendering, and on-site works monitoring, all supported by transparent schedule documentation to prevent scope disputes. Clients benefit from our professional approach combining technical excellence with personalised service delivery across Berkshire and surrounding regions.
Services
Architectural Design
Building Surveys
Party Wall Services
Insurance Claims Assistance
Pre-Purchase Surveys
Structural Calculations
Planning Applications
Building Regulation Approvals
Contractor Tendering
Works Monitoring
Highlights and features
- 20+ years' experience in architectural design and building surveying
- RICS-regulated professional standards across all services
- Personalised approach with technical expertise in AutoCAD software
- Proven track record in successful planning applications
- Comprehensive dispute prevention through detailed schedule documentation
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Services
Architectural Design
We create tailored architectural designs for residential and commercial properties. Our process includes initial design brief meetings, measured site surveys, and scheme development using AutoCAD software. We ensure compliance with planning policies and building regulations while maintaining technical precision throughout the design process.
Building Surveys
Our comprehensive building surveys assess property condition for pre-purchase evaluations and insurance claims. We identify structural issues, maintenance requirements, and compliance factors, providing detailed reports to inform property decisions and renovation planning.
Planning Applications
We prepare and submit planning applications with supporting documentation. Our services include liaison with local authorities, preparation of planning statements, and proven success in obtaining approvals across Berkshire and surrounding areas.
Contractor Tendering
We create comprehensive tender packages combining working drawings and schedules of works. Our services include contractor selection, tender appraisal, and contract administration to ensure competitive pricing and project compliance.
Works Monitoring
Our on-site monitoring ensures construction adheres to approved designs and quality standards. We conduct periodic inspections, manage contract administration, and coordinate project handover including defect liability period monitoring.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services including design brief consultations, scheme development, planning applications, and construction monitoring using AutoCAD software.
Do you handle building regulation approvals?
Yes, we prepare and submit building regulation applications, including structural calculations and necessary liaison with local authority building control teams.
Are you RICS accredited?
Yes, we operate under Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors standards, ensuring professional service quality across all our surveying and architectural work.
How do you prevent construction disputes?
We create detailed schedules of works specifying every construction element, providing pricing transparency and clear scope definition to minimise potential disputes.
Can services be tailored to specific needs?
Yes, clients can select specific stages from our service range, whether requiring full project management or specific components like planning applications only.
