It is complex work to turn a house into a home. There is so much to think about, including expenses and designs. Regardless of whether it is your first time buying a home or you have bought before, you must consider many factors with the design. When working with experts who have experience with residential architecture in London like ourselves, you won’t have anything to worry about. We help you get your dream home and can answer all sorts of questions regarding all kinds of home improvement.
Errors and mishaps when carrying out work might appear insignificant. However, later on they can cause a lot of trouble. For instance, you might fail to properly assess the ground before starting work for an extension. This can result in issues as the type of soil affects depth and costs for the foundation. Below, you can learn about some common mistakes to help you avoid them.
Trying to save money by self-managing the project
Project management is a time consuming and stressful job. Add this to the stress of a busy family life and career and it quickly becomes overwhelming. This is why we highly recommend you seek out a professional to help manage the project smoothly. This does come with a cost but it far outweighs the expenses of mistakes. It also means you get to relax. With our support, developments will happen on time, everything will stay in budget, and the work will be high quality.
Failing to recognise the value in architecture services
Architecture firms can provide you with a smart space that will be valuable for your property. While coming up with a design, they will consider your budget, plans for the future with the property, and your wants. The goal is to make sure you get the most from the space. In fact, there is a lot that an architect can do to assist with the building work. For example, they will help you obtain planning permission as architects have knowledge and skill that help avoid complications with this process.
Not being realistic and open with your budget
There is a lower chance of implications and problems for both you and your architect when you are open about your budget. It is often the case that people underestimate how much they can spend when it comes to building costs. This results in delays for the work and can leave you needing to compromise for parts of the project. This is the last thing you should be doing when trying to create the perfect space.
Calculating costs can be difficult, which is why you should research properly. Furthermore, select a top architect who will make sure they work within your budget. We can produce amazing designs, maximising space and suggesting different options while keeping your specifications in mind.
Beautiful residential architecture in London
From a small renovation to a huge new build, our team can be by your side providing valuable services. Should you ever have any plans involving residential architecture in London, make sure you give our team a call. Coffey Architects look forward to hearing from you.