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How to Find the Right House Extension Designer: 7 Questions I Recommend Asking

  • robertsarchitectur
  • 2 days ago
  • 1 min read

H1: How to Find the Right House Extension Designer: 7 Critical Questions I Recommend Asking


Searching for a "House Extension Architect" is common, but what you really need is a qualified, experienced Designer who manages the whole project. You're hiring a person, so you need to vet them carefully. Here are the 7 questions I, Robert Drague, recommend asking any professional:


  1. What are your qualifications (RIBA, CIAT, MA, etc.) and your building experience? (My Answer: MA in Architecture + City & Guilds in Carpentry. I design and build.)

  2. Can you show me a project you personally managed from concept to completion?

  3. How do you reconcile the design with the final build budget? (A good designer designs to a cost, not just a vision).

  4. What specific Leicestershire planning challenges have you overcome?

  5. What level of on-site supervision will you provide during the build phase?

  6. Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?

  7. Do you use Measured Building Surveys and Structural Engineers I can trust?


I welcome these questions. They ensure you hire the right person for your extension—not just a logo.

 
 
 

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