With the experience to cover every aspect of building creation, Paul Richardson has the skills to fully manage small-scale and larger projects. He generally uses his drawing board to work out concepts, then transfers to AutoCAD to develop the designs.

Range of services offered:

• Initial consultation - to discuss your project, including desired features, likelihood of planning permission, expected completion dates and available budget.
• Measured site and building surveys - performed using modern electronic instruments for millimetre accuracy, and producing AutoCAD survey drawings.
• Accessibility issues - recommending and implementing measures to improve accessibility to and within buildings.
• Initial sketch schemes - giving at least two solutions to allow you to choose your preferred options.
• Final sketch scheme - including interior and exterior views.
• Applications for Planning Permission, Listed Building Consent, Conservation Area Consent, and Advertisement Consent - using years of experience in dealing with bureaucratic matters.
• Building Regulations - preparing detailed design drawings and an outline specification, applying for and obtaining approval.
• Production drawings, schedules and written specifications of materials and workmanship - comprehensive information for building contractors to prepare tenders.
• Inviting tenders - recommending suitable local building contractors for your project, inviting tenders, reporting on tenders received.
• Administering the building contract - setting up an appropriate form of contract between you and the building contractor, inspecting workmanship, issuing instructions, certifying stage payments, and negotiating the final account on your behalf.