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Absolutely. You’re very welcome to work with us just for the architectural design or drawings  and we’re always glad to collaborate in a way that works best for you. While we also offer a full design-and-build service, we don’t believe in locking anyone in.

That said, we do approach architecture with the build in mind from day one. 

A good design should always consider how it will be built: practically, economically, and sustainably,  so even when we’re not involved in construction, we’re still thinking ahead to make sure the project runs smoothly down the line. If you decide not to use our build team, we’ll still go the extra mile to help you find the right people. We can provide a shortlist of trusted, accredited builders to approach, so your project is in safe hands.

If you are unsure about building just yet, there’s also no pressure to decide straight away. Our process gives you space. You won’t need to commit to our build services until around the planning stage. At that point, if you’re interested, we can offer our Early Detailed Pricing Process- a unique approach that gives you a realistic view of build costs well before the technical design stage. It’s a powerful tool that helps you stay on budget and avoid surprises, whether you build with us or not.

Yes, in certain cases we can take on a build where we haven’t done the architectural design  although we’re very selective about taking on build-only projects, and a few important conditions would need to be in place.

Our design-and-build process is carefully integrated, which means we add the most value when we’ve been involved from the early design stages. It’s how we ensure the build is smooth and stable, well-managed, and aligned with both your budget and vision.  

That said, we do sometimes build projects designed by others as long as the design is well-developed, realistically costed, and the setup aligns with how we deliver. We don’t tender competitively or work under contract arrangements where we’re not leading procurement and project management, as that often leads to under-estimated risks, costs and compromise.

So while it is possible, we’ll always review the project first to make sure it’s a good fit for us, for you and for the end result.

Only in narrow circumstances. 

We’ve found that when parts of a project sit outside our coordinated process and responsibility, even small things can cause big problems – adding on both cost and time delays. So as a rule, we ask to manage the supply and coordination of all fixed elements.

In our experience, when clients supply their own items, say bathroom fixtures, a sink, or a window,  it might seem simple on the surface but it often leads to compatibility issues, missing parts, incorrect specs or delays on site. We’ve seen it many times before, and it’s rarely worth the stress.

That said, we’re always happy to chat about small exceptions. We just ask that, if you are providing something, you’re fully responsible for its spec, delivery, storage, and any knock-on costs if it causes delays or needs to be replaced. Our terms of business cover all this, and we can talk you through it clearly.

So while we understand the appeal of sourcing certain items yourself, we strongly recommend keeping all fixed and fitted elements  like bathrooms, kitchens, flooring, lighting, and more  within our process in order to avoid costly surprises and ensure everything comes together properly on site.