Design and build company in London. Designers, a quantity surveyor and builders, under one contract.
This is how a project runs with us. It runs from the first call to the clean. Twelve stages, each with a purpose and a decision point. They cover the project management, the construction, the interior design and the architecture.
- Stage one, first contact. Use the online form to book a consultation call.
- Stage two, free consultation. A call with founder Nick Jeffries to discuss the aims and the requirements. It also discusses the budget and the timescale.
- Stage three, budget estimate. A call-out fee may be charged for a property visit. The visit gathers what is needed for a budget build cost.
- Stage four, 3D measured survey. An architect visits and measures the property. So the drawings are accurate to the building rather than to the deeds.
- Stage five, proposed design. The architect produces schematic drawings for your approval. Any changes are discussed before the planning submission.
- Stage six, planning permission. Submission of the planning application and negotiation with the local planning office. NU may bring in specialist consultants for listed or challenging properties.
- Stage seven, building regulations. The construction drawings are passed by building control. The interior design, the scope of works and the cost plan all start here.
- Stage eight, structural calculations. A qualified structural engineer produces the drawings that set out the structural scope.
- Stage nine, party wall agreements. Securing the awards for any structural alteration that ties into a neighbouring property.
- Stage ten, project management and quantity surveying. Detailed work on the cost plan. NU runs the process and holds the health and safety duties under CDM 2015.
- Stage eleven, construction. The loft conversion, extension, basement, renovation or new build itself. It is done by our builders, carpenters and trades.
- Stage twelve, finishing. Snagging walkarounds for the final details, then a professional clean before handover.
The same twelve stages are set out on our process page. To discuss a project, fill in the contact form, or call 020 7731 6841. You can also email info@nuprojects.co.uk. Or use the WhatsApp link at the bottom right of the screen.
This is the work we do. Design and build company in London, or ask for a cost estimate.
Published 9 November 2023. Written by the NU Projects studio, edited since for house style and accuracy.