Architectural Services
Offered by SM Jones Architecture, located in Birmingham
Partnering to create well worked quality designs
SM Jones Architecture offers a range of architectural services, spanning from project inception to the commencement of construction on your site.
Our process kicks off with an initial consultation, during which we explore your project ideas.
Various home improvements typically necessitate applications for planning consent, lawful development certificates, and approval of building regulation plans. To fulfill these requirements, we create drawings and specifications using 2D CAD drafting, and when necessary, employ 3D modeling to produce both digital and hard copy formats
Our Architectural Process
Initial Consultation
Planning Consent
Stage 1
Building Regulation Plans Approval
Stage 2
Initial Consultation
We offer an initial consultation free of charge. During this meeting, we’ll discuss your project, listen to your ideas and requirements, and provide you with an initial assessment of the scope of work involved. It’s an opportunity for you to get to know us and for us to understand your vision.
Architectural Design Fees
Our architectural design fees are based on the complexity and size of your project. We provide competitive and tailored pricing to ensure you receive the best value for your investment. Our fees typically cover the following stages:
Architectural process in full detail
Planning Consent – Stage 1
Existing Drawings
Upon a fee proposal acceptance, a measured survey of the property is undertaken, including dimensions, structural elements, accessible drains, and ground levels.
Proposed Design
During the initial consultation, a design brief is established, which can be added to, before work starts on the initial design. The design is then developed with you to create the proposed design which we will submit to planning.
Planning Consent
A planning application or application for a lawful certificate will be made on your behalf and we will work with the Planning Officer to progress the application, using 15 years of experience to obtain consent.
Building Regulations Plans Approval – Stage 2
Technical Design
Produce technical drawings and specifications ready for Building Control to conduct a full plan building regulation check, and for builders to tender and construct from, the Client working with the builder to culminate in a high standard of design. Please note the full technical design and on site visits and project management, are not included.
Building Regulation Approval
Where required, make the Building Regulations Full Plans Application to the local authority building control body, and liaise with the Building Control Officer to approve the plans.
Contact SM Jones Architecture today
For all your building design needs in and around the Birmingham region