What Point to Involve an Architect Information, help and advice on many architecture, self build and design problems and issues

[bebelynaccessdoors]

At what point in my project should I involve an architect?

[stoneyboy]

Hi,
Depends on the size of your project. For smaller extensions an architectural technician will be able to help you.
Regards S

[julie1964]

Hi,
Firstly you don't necessary need an architect, an architectural designer or technologist generally provide the same service at a fraction of the cost. I contacted our designer at the very early stages. I got a free consultation which lasted about 60 minutes on the telephone. we discussed my budget, what I wanted, time scales, then he explained to me the process, a few design options based on my budget and planning constraints. After the phone call he sent me a detailed fee proposal with everything we had discussed and even attached a few pictures of a similar project they had completed. I found it all very useful and this was at the very early stages before i had contacted any one else.