A phone call from you requesting a fixed price quote to supply you with a full architectural design service in order to obtain your statuary approvals including Planning / Building regulations for your project or simply building notice application, if required. At this point we would like you to provide us with some general information, as follows:

• Type of house you wish to improve: Semi detached, terraced, detached etc.
• Type of project: extension, loft conversion, refurbishment, new build etc.
• If extension: What type - eg single / double storey, side, rear elevation etc.
• If loft conversion: Velux, dormer side area etc.
• Location: West sussex. Surrey, Kent etc.
• What type of area is the propery in: urban, greenbelt, etc.
• Any restrictions that may apply to your home, eg Grade 2 listing.
• Other extensions or improvements that you have had previously.

Please contact us so that we can discuss your project in full. We are happy to arrange a free site visit if preferred.

Once you decide to appoint ABM we will arrange for a site visit, firstly to ascertain your personal requirements, and any planning restrictions that may apply to your home.

Once we have established a clear understanding we then set about to design your improvement. We achieve this by firstly listening to your ideas and then combine them with a sympathetic design using a winning combination of traditional building methods along with the latest technology.

Our experience has shown us that our customers are seldom short of ideas, our strength is the realisation of these ideas, coupled with our ability to design your project to both meet your requirements, and to enhance your home.

We firstly supply you with a set of preliminary drawings detailing sections and elevations. Once you approve the scheme we then submit the proposal to your local Planning Approval Office. Some developments are exempt from Planning Permission but may require Building Regulation Approval. Plans will still need to be prepared for building regulations (please refer to the Useful Links section at the right).

Once planning has been approved or we have gained confirmation that your proposal is deemed as permitted development, you will then require Building Regulation approval from your council.

We will produce detailed drawings including a complete specification. Our expertise goes beyond government and NHBC guidelines specifying building materials that are kind to the environment and to your pocket. Our commitment to our customers doesn't just stop once we obtain your approvals, if required we will continue helping you to design the interior by appointing our own interior designer, who will listen to your ideas and then advise you how best to create your ideal living space from the right choice of colours, fixtures and furnishings. Of course you are totally free to develop your own ideas but we are always on hand if you require some ideas.

From drawings through to construction

We then go on to supplying you with a fixed price quotation to carry out your building works. Our quotation is a fixed quote, and not an old fashioned estimate still favoured by others. You are under no obligation once drawings are prepared to go forward on to the build, however we are of the opinion that that the service we offer is second to none and our costs are very competitive. The majority of our clients favour this service as it keeps everything under one umbrella.

Whatever the size of the contract we are committed to offering you the same level of service by a dedicated team of professionals.

Just a few of our built in benefits

• 10 Year insurance backed guarantee (information available).
• Works carried out by skilled Tradesmen.
• Complete satisfaction to your fixed budget (no extras policy).
• Payment terms: Interim payments as works proceed.
• Defects liability period.
• Penalty clause endorsed.
• Work backed up by a dedicated customer service team.

Building with confidence for over 20 years