Frequently Asked Questions

Do your fees include the council planning and building regulations fees?

No, the Planning fee and Building Regulation fees made payable to the Local Authority are to be paid by the client. We will advise you of the costs in writing prior to making the submissions. Planning is usually £135.00 with Building Regulation fees between £100.00 - £150.00 based on an average sized extension or loft conversion. Local Authority fees may vary and each project will be accessed on its own individual merits.

Does the price include Structural Engineering calculations and details?

No, our fees are for architectural services to obtain Planning and Building Regulation approvals from the local authority. When calculations are required an extra fee will be payable at stage 3. PAB Architects Ltd employs fully qualified engineers to carry out these works so you can be assured of received a quality service for structural calculations as well as our architectural services.

Do you also carry out surveys and what type of survey do you perform?

Our fees include a full measured survey of your property. The survey is a measured survey to determine the layout and size of the rooms and boundaries. The survey is not a conditions or structural survey. If this type of survey is required then we would recommend that you contact a Chartered Surveyor or Structural Engineer. We are not able to expose foundations or drainruns, but can acquire the appropriate searches as required.