Start a new home with a clear brief and a realistic route to delivery.
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?
Site feasibility comes before a fixed house design. Access, constraints, orientation, servicing and the planning position can shape both the building and its budget.
Your first-meeting checklist
- Site ownership and access
- planning history
- surveys
- utilities
- energy strategy
- procurement and contingencies
What should the proposal include?
Ask which feasibility studies are included and which specialists you may need. Discuss how design decisions will be checked against your budget at each stage.
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.