Explore a new use for an existing building.
Search is free. Choose the architects you want to approach; participation and availability are confirmed before an introduction. A listing is not a promise that a firm can take on your project.
What should you establish first?
Converting a garage, outbuilding or larger property requires more than a fresh layout. The existing structure, lawful use and route to safe, comfortable accommodation need checking together.
Your first-meeting checklist
- Existing and proposed use
- access and escape
- structure
- daylight
- sound insulation
- drainage and separate services
What should the proposal include?
Explain how the building is used now and how you want it to operate. Ask for advice on the relevant consent route and a coordinated technical scope.
Compare a clear written scope
Check the named professional, relevant project experience, services, exclusions, revisions and fee basis. Confirm registration and insurance before appointment. RIBA membership and ARB registration are different checks; a directory listing does not establish both.
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How do I find someone near my project?
Use the directory location filter with your town or postcode, then compare the evidence on each profile. Office location alone does not establish a firm’s service area.