4+1 reasons why you need an architect in London

Hiring professional help crosses everyone’s mind as soon as they start to plan a home renovation or alteration.

Whether you need to hire an architect or not depends on the type of project you are undertaking. You are not required by law to hire an architect, but even if it’s not necessary to include an expert, we advise you to do so, and here are 4+1 good reasons why.

1. What they know

Architects are trained to use space. They see the potential in a plan that is not obvious from inside it. They will give you a design that gets more out of the floor area you already have.

2. You are stuck at the planning stage

If you want to redo the layout of your property by moving walls, extending the kitchen or adding a basement, and you have no idea how to start it, talk to an architect.

Architects can help give you ideas. They also have vast knowledge and experience in design, planning, and budgets to assist you on every level and ensure that the work is professionally done.

3. They save you time

Architects can help manage the whole project and they can keep an eye on the builders and coordinate your project to stay on track.

4. Getting permissions

Architects can not only utilise their knowledge in the field but also help you with Planning Permission. They can run the planning process and deal with the local authority for you. Having the architect handle the planning also saves money, because putting a refusal right is expensive.

If you appoint NU Projects, an architect is assigned to your project and handles the design, the planning and the permissions.

+ 1 NU’s advice

We recommend getting an architect if the alteration will affect the exterior of your property. If your project involves a:

• rear extension
• side extension
• wraparound extension
• two-storey extension
• loft conversion
• mansard
• pod room
• basement conversion

then get in touch with an architect. Their knowledge and experience will give you the security that you are creating a proper addition to your house.

The architectural design is the core of every new build, conversion and extension. If you are planning any of these on a West London property, book a free site visit with us. NU Projects of Fulham covers the design, the planning and the construction. Call 020 7731 6841, email info@nuprojects.co.uk, or tell us about the house.

Takeaways:

1. Architects see the potential in a plan that is not obvious from inside it
2. Architects can help give you ideas
3. Architects can help manage the whole project and they can keep an eye on the builders
4. Architects can help you with Planning Permission