Start with the design
Most people are tempted to
go straight to a builder (or surveyor) to get their project off the ground.
However, this is missing out a vital first stage that could save you an awful
lot of time, expense and heartache.
The best place to start a
project is to decide what you want to achieve – there are often many different
ways of achieving the same thing. For example, a kitchen extension can be
designed in many different ways but they will all have different implications
in terms of cost, planning and building regulations issues not to mention how
you will use your new kitchen. Using an architect for this initial stage is an
ideal way to make sure your project will meet your specific needs and guide you
through the minefield of rules and regulations.
