renovating your home, regardless of scale and extent of the work, is a hugely rewarding experience despite the complex, time consuming and sometimes frustrating nature of this type of work. the stages of a typical project are briefly outlined for you below. although we recommend a complete service for the best result, it is possible to proceed with a partial commission involving selected stages as the project requires.
pre design
- initial client meeting
- briefing and proposed scope of works
- fee and program proposal
concept/schematic design
- analysis and assessment of the brief and the site
- research council requirements
- organise building and site survey
- various sketch design options explored
- discussion of ideas with client
design development/development application
- develop design based on client feedback on concept
- engage required consultants
- work with client to develop the design to complete package of drawings and documents required by council for submission
- organise preliminary cost analysis
- pre – development application meeting with council
- lodgement of development application
documentation and tendering
- development of interior, planning and details
- selection and presentation of materials and finishes
- preparation of construction drawings and specification
- lodgement of construction certificate
- issue tender documents to selected builders
- award tender to preferred builder
contract administration
- oversee construction phase of the project
- attend regular site meetings
- quality control of built works
- maintain close contact and communication with client, builder, tradesmen and consultants throughout
- see project through to completion and handover