THE DESIGN AND BUILD PROCESS
The 12 stage process from day one to hand-over
Discover our design and build process and how it operates. Our turnkey services are professional and transparent, featuring 12 stages we have perfected over many years. Learn more about our project management, construction, interior design, and architecture process. Watch the video below to talk through the twelve-stage process.
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STAGE ONE
First Contact
Use our online form to book a consultation call at a time and date that suits you best. We look forward to gaining an in-depth understanding of what you would like to achieve and how we can help you...Call 020 7731 6841 or email info@nuprojects.co
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STAGE FOUR
3D Measured Survey
The architect will visit your property and survey all the required measurements for us to complete accurate drawings of the proposed development. This takes around 60 mins depending on the size of the project.
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STAGE TWO
Free Consultation
On the consultation call with our founder Nick Jeffries, he will be happy to discuss the aims, requirements, desired finishes, realistic budgets, timescales, possibilities of your project and our 12-stage process in more detail.
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STAGE FIVE
Proposed Design
The RIBA approved architect will then produce schematic drawings for your approval and discuss any changes that you would like to make before the submission for planning.
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STAGE THREE
Budget Estimate
If your happy to proceed, we may charge a call-out fee to visit the property; we can then gather the information needed to produce a budget build cost, including project management, design fee's & other fees if required. We can enter into a binding agreement if you approve the provisional numbers.
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STAGE SIX
Planning Permission
We will submit the planning application on your behalf and negotiate with the local planning office to get the best result. Planning permission usually takes around two months. NU will also bring in specialist planning consutlants if the property is listed or challenging.
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STAGE SEVEN
Building Regulation
Once the construction drawings are passed by building control, you will be ready for build. We use local authorities or private building control companies in some cases. Work is also started on the interior design, scope of works & cost plan.
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STAGE TEN
Project Management & QS
Work on the detailed cost plan. To take the cost uncertainty and risk away from your project, we highly recommend instructing NU to project manage the processes & take on responsibility for the health and safety CDM 2015.
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STAGE EIGHT
Structural Calculations
One of our fully qualified structural engineers partners will produce structural drawings. This is an important part of the design, it will present a clear scope of how to achieve the construction of the project.
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STAGE ELEVEN
Construction
We build your loft conversion, home extension, basement, renovation or new build. With our team of builders, carpenters and trades we deliver high quality construction services. We also work with specialist sub contractors.
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STAGE NINE
Party Wall Agreements
Generally any structural alterations which tie into the neighbours property will require a party wall agreement. Some times this process takes time, it all depends on the neighbours & surveyors response times.
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STAGE TWELVE
Finishing
Once construction is complete the snagging specialists will carry out detailed walk arounds of your new space, listing any small finishing touches for revision to make your project perfect. A professional cleaning team will also give the property the once over.
Contact us if you'd like to discuss your project. You can fill out the contact form, call us on 020 7731 6841, email info@nuprojects.co, or use the Whatsapp link in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen. We're dedicated to providing prompt responses, even on weekends.