Finding the perfect property often comes with a vision of potential – reimagining spaces, enhancing light, and modernising layouts. However, if that vision includes removing internal walls, it is essential to understand the structural implications before proceeding, particularly during the buying process. This article explores the key considerations when evaluating whether a wall can be… Read more »
Discovering damp in your survey report can feel like a major problem, especially if you’re in the process of buying your dream home. Before you panic or pull out of the sale, it’s worth digging a little deeper. So, what should you do next? Is your surveyor’s report the final word, or should you seek… Read more »
You’ve had your home survey done… and the word subsidence jumps off the page. Now what? If you’re considering buying a property or planning renovations to your current home, spotting potential subsidence in the survey can feel like a big red flag. But before you panic, it’s important to understand what it actually means—and who… Read more »
Buying a home is one of the most exciting (and nerve-wracking) experiences in life. You’ve found the one — perfect location, charming features, and the potential to make it truly yours. But then, the survey comes back and flags something worrying: a crack in the wall. Now what? First things first: don’t panic. A crack… Read more »
Interviewing an architect is a crucial step in hiring the right professional for your home project. To ensure you find the perfect fit, it’s important to know what questions to ask an architect during the interview process. This article gives 10 of the most common questions that will help you evaluate an architect’s qualifications, experience,… Read more »
Staircase design ideas – inspiration from Design for Me’s architects and designers For architects, the staircase is often considered a design centrepiece of a home design project. It provides an opportunity to be playful and can take on a sculptural quality where materials, form and light require detailed consideration. It’s no surprise that a ‘signature’… Read more »
If you’re planning a house extension, renovation or new self-build, finding the right architect can be the critical first step. We’ve compiled some of the best residential architects in Cheshire to give you a starting point, and hopefully provide a little inspiration too. The Cheshire area is brimming with talented architects and designers, so we have… Read more »
If you’re planning a house extension, renovation or new self-build, finding the right architect can be the critical first step. We’ve compiled some of the best residential architects in Liverpool and surrounding areas to give you a starting point, and hopefully provide a little inspiration too. The Liverpool area is brimming with talented architects and designers,… Read more »
If you’re planning a house extension, renovation or new self-build, finding the right architect can be the critical first step. We’ve compiled some of the best residential architects in Manchester to give you a starting point, and hopefully provide a little inspiration too. The Manchester area is brimming with talented architects and designers, so we have… Read more »
Architects fees for a ‘design and build’ project You can expect an architect’s fees to be less on a ‘design and build’ project than a traditionally procured project. The Fees Bureau (2022) found that average architects’ fees for a design and build private house project, varied between 5.8% – 10.1% depending on the construction… Read more »