Our Services

We offer a range of architectural services which can be seen below

Home Extensions

PJH Architectural Services produce plans for home extensions

PJH Architectural Services specialise in residential design, from medium to large scale projects. We offer services for: –

Plans drawn for Home extensions
Plans drawn for Barn conversions
Plans drawn for open plan living

We deal with all stages of design from initial ideas and concept designs, through to full planning and building regulations applications, tender submissions to contractors and full on-site supervision. Please refer to our detailed break-down of our full services, opposite.

We are happy to help, please feel free to contact us to discuss your project

Initial Visit and full survey and measurement service

Initially, PJH Architectural Services will visit you at your home/proposed development site to carry out a consultation, at which point your brief and full requirements will be discussed in detail.

Once a fee proposal is formally issued and agreed, PJH Architectural Services would complete a full measured survey of your property as it currently exists. This will then form the basis of your proposed extension design and allow PJH Architectural Services to provide you with early sketch schemes which will help you visualise your proposals.

Feasibility & design options

Following the opening discussions to establish your requirements, PJH Architectural Services will provide sketch proposals, working with you and to suit your requirements, with the objective of progressing your design as smoothly and quickly as necessary to suit all agreed timescales.

We will produce your proposed building designs for your review, from our extensive experience and expertise we will make recommendations which will facilitate (where possible) your design whilst providing you with the most cost effective solution. Our drawings will be issued via email and by hard copy if required, for your review and comments. It is imperative that the home extension design meets your requirements and that you are happy with our proposals before the next stage can begin.

Planning, building regulations drawings & construction drawings

Once the initial sketch proposals are agreed, we will look towards producing detailed planning drawings normally consisting of detailed floor plans, elevations, roof plans and 1:500 & 1;1250 scale site location plans. All of this information is mandatory for a planning application to your local authority.

The aim of these drawings is to provide a clear and concise set of information that will provide your local authority with a good understanding of your proposed works. The clearer and easier to understand the drawings are the easier it makes it for your local authority to comprehend your proposals, which in turns aids in the planning approval process.

PJH Architectural services deal directly with the local authority and complete and submit all drawings and applications on your behalf.

Once planning is approved we look towards producing your detailed building regulations and tender drawings.

As part of this detailed package of information, detailed sections and material specifications are produced which provide complete and concise information for all aspects of the build. PJH Architectural Services formally issue all information to approved building control inspectors on your behalf. It is these drawings that form the basis of your tender drawings that can be passed onto builders/contractors for accurate pricing of the works. The amount of detail on the drawings at this stage is critical in order to ensure that tendering contractors have all the required information to provide you, as the client, with a detailed tender price that is set from day one to ensure cost certainty.

We pride ourselves on the detailed drawing packages that we produce, our client feedback speaks for itself. It is the architectural technologist’s expertise that we have that enable us to produce such packages, which are a critical part of any development no matter what scale.

Our information initially provides contractors with all the information they require at the tender stage. If PJH Architectural Services are appointed to oversee the site works, these drawings then form the contactors set of construction information. Having this detailed information saves time, on and off site, provides contractors with the necessary information for budget purposes and for their sub-contractors to accurately work from.

On site supervision,liaison with builders & design team members

PJH Architectural Services offer an on-site supervision service that is becoming ever more popular.

Whilst each project is individual, we understand that each and every client and building contractor is also unique, with various qualities that may or may not be utilised throughout the course of the on-site works.

We offer a tailored service to suit each project. The service consists of site visits/inspections at set intervals to review progress, workmanship, quality and monitor program. Each visit entails a detailed walk around by PJH Architectural Services and your contractor to discuss all on site findings, positive or negative. We offer advice and expert help to both you and the contractor throughout the course of the project. We then provide you as the client with a site report which details our findings, works completed to date, proposed works within the coming weeks and progress photos.

We have found that this has been an invaluable service to many of our clients. It avoids any areas of doubt that clients may have, it provides an impartial 3rd party option on construction and detailing matters and ensures that all works are being carried out in accordance with detailed drawings, thus avoiding the situation of ‘well it’s built now so what can I do’.

Services for New & Self-builds

PJH Architectural Services produce plans drawn for new and self-builds

At PJH Architectural Services we have an ever growing client basis that solely require services relating to new build properties, we have seen a growing interest from both small developers and domestic clients wishing to acquire land to initially obtain sketch proposals/feasibilities, planning consent and the potential to build small developments of one off new build properties.

Our sevices cover all aspects associated with new build developments including:-

  • Initial site view – Site walk around to asses’ buildability and feasibility of potential design, discuss design in conjunction with clients brief and requirements.
  • Liaison with local authorities – Discuss initial proposals with your local authority.
  • Production of initial outline planning information and associated applications.
  • Production of detailed planning applications.
  • Production of street scene and 3D visuals.
  • Deal with the discharge of planning conditions.
  • Production and submission of detailed building regulation drawings.
  • Production of detailed tender drawings/information.
  • Tender submission to contractors.
  • Tender analysis.
  • Cost analysis of proposed development – this enables the client to have a good understating of the anticipated project costs prior to receipt of contractor’s tender figures.
  • Production of construction drawing packages.
  • On site supervision, contractor assistance, client/contractor liaison.
  • Detailed site snagging throughout the construction process & production of final snagging/sign off works.

Liaison with relevant 3rd party consultants (partnerships that we have build up over time through a good continued working relationship) such as:-

  • Topographical surveys.
  • Arboricultural surveys.
  • Ground contamination surveys.
  • Flood risk consultants.
  • Ecology consultants.
  • Planning consultants.

Commercial, Leisure and Industrial

PJH Architectural Services have a vast knowledge and understanding of Commercial, Leisure and industrial projects, ranging from small starter industrial, office and retail units, through to larger 100,000Sqft retail and industrial developments. Our designs, detail and knowledge are extensive. PJH Architectural Services are currently working on a selection of schemes including a 40-bed hotel in Wakefield, an Industrial development in Oldham and Town Centre Redevelopment in Altrincham to name but a few, we would be happy to meet with clients and developers to discuss how we may be of assistance to then for their forthcoming schemes.

Altrincham Architect

Why choose PJH Architectural Services

PJH Architectural Services provide home extension designs

There is a host of companies within the market that provide architectural services on different scales.

At PJH, we provide is an honest approach to design, coupled with common sense. We relate to clients and offer an approachable and practical service, after all, we are here to help and advice clients, not dictate, as some alternative designers have a tendency to do. Our feedback, client testimonials and consistent stream of repeat clients all enforce our work ethic and exceptionally high standards.

If you’re looking for an architectural practice for your extension 
contact PJH Architectural Services now

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