House Renovation | Extensions | Conservation | Retrofit | ASHP | Solar PV | Listed Consent
forresterarchitects have completed a variety of new build houses as well as residential & commercial building refurbishment projects across London and the South East region. 25 years’ experience transforming London period houses, townhouses and listed properties.
Every project is a challenge. Every solution the result of working towards a balance for living, working and the environment. We are London based architects specialising in house renovation and low-energy retrofit.
‘We didn’t know exactly what we wanted, but we did know we wanted to start with the inside and work outward.’
A full or partial architectural service can be provided depending on your requirements.
25 years transforming period houses, townhouses and listed properties across London.
Our architectural services are described briefly below.
Each icon represents a description of the architectural services you can expect from the inception of a new build house or residential & commercial building refurbishment or extension through to project completion.
Depending on your project we can fine tune the most appropriate level of architectural services to suit your requirements.
Click on an icon to give a brief indication of each work-stage.
We will identify and incorporate the requirements of your brief into the design
We will prepare design feasibility studies and cost analysis to enable you to proceed with confidence
Architectural Services
From the outset we discuss and review the client’s requirements
We provide a variety of services to meet your individual requirements
Our services, responsibilities and fees are defined on the Services and Fee Schedule
Architect’s Appointment
We provide the technical and production information necessary in the preparation of tender costing documentation
We obtain and appraise tender cost submissions from building contractors and provide recommendations to clients
We assist, identify and evaluate potential building contractors for the project works
Before Construction
We advise and prepare appropriate building contracts for the project works
We advise of the appointment of your preferred building contractor
We prepare and issue technical and production information
During Construction
We provide contract administration throughout the building works
During construction we will inspect the works and certify appropriate payments to the building contractor
We will certify and issue practical completion for the project works
Works to Completion (Contract Administration)
We prepare drawings for Landlord and Freeholder approval
We advise on and prepare Planning Appeals
We prepare drawings for measured surveys
We provide services in connection with Party Wall negotiations
Other Services
Our Experience
Our professional experience has been gained from involvement in a selection of significant architectural new build houses, residential & commercial building refurbishment projects in London over the past 25 years…
Do contact us if you are considering a potential new-build house or building refurbishment project and would like to talk to an architect. We would be pleased to discuss your thoughts and requirements further.