Plan extra space that works with the home you already have.
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?
Compare a rear extension, side return or two-storey option against a better internal layout before committing to extra floor area.
Your first-meeting checklist
- Existing and proposed layouts
- daylight and overlooking
- drainage and boundaries
- structural openings
- a realistic construction allowance
What should the proposal include?
Ask for a measured survey, design options and a written list of planning and technical deliverables. Planning drawings alone are not a complete construction package.
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.