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Understandably, an early concern for any prospective Client is “what does that cost”? and in truth the answer is “every case is different”. Every property is different, each Client has a unique set of requirements.
We will always therefore be happy to discuss your requirements, pop out and see you when required to gain a better understanding of what you would like to have done, provide some initial advice and to send you a formal quotation, tailored to your brief…….all FREE of charge.
We understand, however, that you may like a general idea of the possible fees when considering matters at an early stage.

The range of Professional Services that we offer is considerable and available for both Residential and Commercial Clients. The following tables give a general idea of typical fees for some of the core areas we are regularly approached on BUT should be taken as a guide only. As above, we will always be pleased to discuss your requirements and to provide a formal quotation. NB: all indicative fees quoted are EXCLUSIVE of VAT (currently 20%)
More detail on the typical scope of works for each service below can be found on the relevant pages of our website (eg; Building Surveying, Interior Design, Environmental).
| DEFECT REPORTS | Typical fee (£) |
| Detailed visual inspection of a specific defect and preparation of report, with recommendations for any essential remedial works and a Rough Order of Cost guide. | From 350.00 |
| BUILDING SURVEYS | |||
| Detailed visual inspection of the building fabric, fixtures, fittings and service installations; preparation of Building Survey report, with recommendations for any essential remedial works and Rough Order of Cost guide. | |||
| Property type | Small (1/2 Bed) | Medium (2/3 Bed) | Large (4/5 Bed) |
| Terraced/apartment | From 650.00 | From 750.00 | From 850.00 |
| Semi detached house | From 700.00 | From 750.00 | From 825.00 |
| Detached house | From 750.00 | From 900.00 | From 1,150.00 |
And we are always happy to discuss any queries or explain those mysterious technical terms!!
| FEASIBILITY REPORTS | Typical fee (£) |
| Detailed report upon proposed extension, alteration or remodeling works indicating the approvals required, timescales, possible obstacles/solutions, sketch drawings, approximate costings etc. | From 475.00 |
NB: indicative fees quoted are exclusive of; the preparation of as existing drawings
| PLANNING, LISTED BUILDING & BUILDING REGULATION APPROVALS | |
| Preparation of Planning/Listed Building/Building Regulation issue drawings for extension, alteration or similar works; preparation of applications and submission to Local Authority. | |
| Typical Project summary | Typical fee (£) |
| Single storey residential extension say 4m x 5m, with associated works. | From 1,000.00 |
| Two storey residential extension say 5m x 7m, with associated works. | From 2,000.00 |
| Two storey extension say 5m x 7m with associated works, internal structural alterations and remodelling | From 3,000.00 |
NB: indicative fees quoted are exclusive of; the preparation of as existing drawings, additional services such as Structural Engineering, Local Authority application fees.
| INTERIOR DESIGN | |
| Advice upon proposed remodeling/redesign work; Preparation of detailed design package including colour boards, sample board, schedule of fixtures/fittings/furnishings/finishes, drawings. | |
| Typical project summary | Typical fee (£) |
| Alteration and complete redesign residential Living Room; remodeling, alterations, fixtures, fittings, furniture, finishes, decoration. | From 500.00 |
| Complete redesign Hotel En-suite Bedroom concept; remodeling, alterations, fixtures, fittings, furniture, finishes, decoration. | From 1,000.00 |
NB: indicative fees quoted are exclusive of; the preparation of as existing drawings (except sketch detail for reporting). Additional fees apply for administration of the work on site.
| ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATES | |
| Visual inspection of the building fabric and M&E installations; basic Measured Survey; preparation of Energy Performance Certificate (EPC); lodging EPC on Landmark database. | |
| Property type | Typical fee (£) |
| 3 Bed semi detached house | 100.00 |
| Office say 250m² | 225.00 |
| Detached Hotel say 2,000m² | 600.00 |