Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know - frequently asked Questions

Do you work outside of Northern Ireland?

Yes, absolutely! We have designed homes all over the island of Ireland. We will work anywhere if the project is right.  

How much do you charge?

You can select all or part of our services and our fees will be worked out depending on your requirements. Some projects are best worked out on an hourly rate whilst others require a fixed fee or percentage fee. We may suggest a combination of fee methods to suit the project.

How much will my project cost?

The cost of a building project can be difficult to predict particularly before it is fully designed. There are many factors which affect the price such as geographic location, size, scope and complexity of the work, amount of structural work involved, and level of specification required. We will be in a better position to give you an idea of costs once you have discussed what you would like to achieve, and we have seen what is involved.

What happens at the initial consultation?

At an initial consultation, we will either meet in person, online or visit your property to discuss in detail your requirements. We take time to understand the brief that you have in terms of the space requirements, the style of design you envisage and your budget for the works. The more information you can give us, the better we can understand your brief. We will explain the design process, the statutory applications needed for your particular project and the building process. We will also agree with you about which of our services you require. Following the consultation, we will prepare a detailed quotation for your consideration.

Do I need Planning Permission?

For domestic properties, planning consent can be a major stumbling block to the process and it is important to establish, early on, that planning will be allowed for a project. We have extensive experience in working with planning officers and will be able to give practical advice on this key consideration.  

Frequently Asked Questions about Passivhaus

We get asked lots of questions about Passive Houses. We have a specific FAQ for Passivhaus (which you can see here) or if you still have a question that isn't answered here why not get in touch.