Experienced Architects in East Sussex

Professional Architects and Architectural Services
in Eastbourne and East Sussex

Design & Build Architects in East Sussex

Finding the right architect can prove to be extremely challenging. However, We Are Ram Construction partners with experienced and reccomended architects in East Sussex. This means that you are able to incorporate all of your architectural needs with We Are Ram's excellent building services!

For both residential and commercial planning, we cover all aspects of design, from an initial sketch /concept design through to detailed planning and building regulation drawings as well as submission. Our comprehensive service includes:

‍Design
Permitted Development‍
‍Planning Permission
Building Regulations
Structural Calculations
Tender Enquiries
Project Management
New Build Properties

If required, we can also ensure that the architects that work with specialise in specific works, for example:

‍Landscaping
Interior Design‍
‍Churches
Period Buildings

Every project is different. We listen carefully to your ideas and vision and advise on the practicalities and possibilities, as well as sharing our own ideas so that you can make an informed decision on your projects. We also provide visual interactive 3D drawings to make the design process more efficient. After all, we love to hear that our customers are enjoying their new home.

Planning Permission & Site Visit

During this stage we undertake a detailed measured survey of your property and all parts vital to the project.
We take extensive measurements, notes and photos and we discuss your project in more detail.
We can share our own experience, knowledge, visions and ideas with you to help develop your ideas if you find that helpful. Our Architect will work with you to create a design that is tailored to you.
We then draft sketches to meet your brief, showing the layout, how it would look and how it would work.
The drafting/sketching stage usually takes two weeks from inception, depending on the scale of the project.

Planning Stages – Submission

When you are happy with the design and all is finalised, we will submit the plans to the local planning department to either obtain a Lawful Development Certificate (LDC) or request planning approval. The LDC or Planning Permission Document forms a key part of the home records should you will to sell the house.
After this permission has been submitted, it is then validated by the Planning Department.
A Planning Officer is allocated to your project and a decision is usually made within eight weeks.

Over the years, we have developed great relationships with Planners. Although we cannot guarantee that permission will be granted, we aim to communicate and negotiate to make the application a success.

Building Regulations

After Planning is approved, we work with our architect to finalise detailed drawings. These meet Building Regulations and form the basis for your build and cost estimate.

We may need structural or heat loss calculations, or submit to the Water Authority if building near or over public sewers.

Building Control charges a fee to review the plans and another to inspect works on site. These vary by council and project size.

When building regulations have been approved, information is formulated and hard copies of drawings and documents are put together for your contractor.

This two-part process can take anywhere from three to six months, depending on the project. In some more difficult cases, network with Listed Buildings can take a lot longer.

Building Regulations fees would be similar to Planning fees but is dependant on the final design, if structural calculations are needed, these are approximately £200.00 per beam and SAP (heat loss calculations usually cost about £550.00).

If agreement is required with Southern Water, they charge £720.00 per application, and we would require £250.00 to handle this application.

Once all this information has been collated and all approvals from the relevant bodies are in place, including acceptance of our estimate, we will then liaise with you and agree a suitable start date for the works.

Transparent Pricing with Confidence

Fees for Planning from: – (depending on size of property and complexity of proposals)

Single storey extension From £950.00
Double storey From £1,600.00
Loft conversion From £1,100.00

Fees for Building Regulations:

Single storey extension From £650
Double storey From £1200
Loft conversion From £850

Additional costs:

If structural calculation are needed, £200 per beam and SAP
Heat loss calculations is approx. £550.00
If agreement is needed with Southern Water they charge £720.00 per application, plus there is a £250.00 administration fee for us to process this application.

We will coordinate the whole process on your behalf and guide you through the, often complicated process. By providing a single point of contact we aim to make your dream project totally hassle and stress free.

We strongly recommend that you share your budget for your project with us, so that we have more chance of turning your dreams into affordable, practical reality!

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Reach out to us today to discuss our trusted architects in East Sussex, then we can move forward with the building process. Take the stress out of renovating and building with our all encompassing team. You won't need to outsource anyone else - we do it all!