The build cost will depend on several variables including the complexity of the design, extent of structural works and level of fixtures, fittings and material finishes. Continue reading to learn more.
If you are looking to renovate, add additional floor space or terrace and add character to your Mews House property your first choice to contact is RBD. Our particular specialism is Mews House Architecture, a type of property that is probably more frequently and extensively developed than any other kind of London property, despite their historical charms, Mews Houses tend not to be listed and that means there is a lot more freedom when it comes extending and renovating. You can put in a lift, add a roof terrace or balcony, add subterranean floors as well as the addition of a mansard-roof extension.
Many traditional mews properties have been converted to offer light-filled, open plan spaces, utilising the latest developments in ‘green’ energy and smart technology. While local planning rules may prevent alteration to the facades of mews properties, their interior spaces can be reconfigured to provide the perfect environment for a modern everyday living.
We structure our fees in accordance with the RIBA Plan of Works, which divides a project into 4 distinct stages. These stages present a clear and easy to follow method from feasibility through to planning, building regulation compliance to building on site. At each stage a percentage of an overall fee is applied to cover the work relevant to that particular stage.
The overall fee for a project is generally a percentage of the building contract sum, and is calculated using an industry recognised fee scale. Fee scale percentages for Mews House projects typically vary from 11 to 13%, depending on the scale and complexity of the work and level of services expected from RBD. This provides a fair system which takes into account the amount of work required for varying projects sizes and their type. Occasionally this can be adjusted for project specific requirements, others clients prefer as a fixed price lump sum or on a time charge basis. How much or how little you commission our services is up to you – from an initial design discussion through to the final delivery of the project on site.
We advise that project budgets take into account our fee, and those of all appointed consultants, statutory fees, the cost of the works and VAT. RIBA also publish a useful guide on ‘Working with an Architect for your Home’ .
The build cost will depend on several variables including the complexity of the design, extent of structural works and level of fixtures, fittings and material finishes.
The cost for a house renovation is very much variable, depending on what the project includes. Changing the kitchen will have a higher price than just repainting it.
To calculate a ballpark figure, the average cost of a house renovation starts from £1,250 per sqm including finishes like flooring, kitchen, tiles, sanitary ware. etc. Depending on the type of finishes and the size of the alterations, the cost per sqm can go up to virtually any price.
Space is often at a premium in the UK. In most of the country, around 20% of households live in flats, many of which have no garden or balcony space. The problem is compounded in areas where most of the accommodation is apartments.
One way to effectively increase the amount of outdoor living space on a property is to build a roof terrace, but where should you begin? During the early stages of the planning process, it is important for the design team to work closely with the homeowner or developer to determine exactly what is expected of the finished roof terrace and how it will be used.
There are quite a few factors that influence the general project costs for a flat roof or roof terrace.The budget for a project of this kind can range anywhere from £5,000 for a simple flat roof, all the way to £50,000 and beyond for a spacious, intricate roof terrace. Nevertheless, always keep in mind that adding a roof terrace or converting your pitched roof into a flat one will noticeably increase the value of your house.
If you are thinking of buying a Mews house or plan to renovate and extend an existing home, we can help you maximise your project’s potential, research its planning history and advise on any limitations.
We prepare and submit planning applications for freehold or estate management consents to various estates such as Grosvenor & Cadogan.
I cannot recommend Andy and the RBD team enough – absolutely fantastic. I engaged Andy on a major project for 6+ months. At all times he was super professional and knowledgeable. I was DELIGHTED with the results and will definitely use him again!
We are still early in the construction phase but we’re very pleased with the excellent design and advice we’ve received from Andy Willis so far. Our project has been complicated and unusual for various reasons and Andy has gone above and beyond in helping us. Andy has been great at steering us, drawing out what we were looking for and organising us and our priorities. Andy’s great at communicating regularly and we’ve been really pleased at his level of care and attention. We just can’t wait to see the final house, and then I’ll be back to update my review!
I employed RBD Architecture & Interiors to renovate a London townhouse into 2 apartments. Andy did a fantastic job of laying out the space in both properties resulting in both apartments achieving the full asking price in record time. His designs were clever, utilized all available space, and looked fantastic, quickly reminding me of the added value an architect can have on any property. I am currently doing another similar development in London as well as renovating a holiday home in the West Indies and using Andy for both properties was the obvious choice. I am excited to see both come to fruition. If you are looking for a smart and easy-to-work with architect who understands your brief and goes beyond that by offering intelligent solutions to any design problem, then look no further.
RBD have helped with the redesign of various parts (living areas, bedrooms, bathrooms) of our London home over recent years. We are delighted with the results – the mix of arresting vision and ‘fit for use’ practicality. We plan to continue using them in the future.
We were exceptionally pleased with the work done by RBD. They took into consideration all of our asks, came up with innovative solutions for maximizing storage, and worked extremely closely with the builders to ensure the entire process went smoothly from start to finish and that the end result was exactly what we were looking for from an aesthetic and practical perspective.
We were exceptionally pleased with the work done by RBD. They took into consideration all our asks, came up with innovative solutions for maximising storage, and worked extremely closely with the builders to ensure the entire process went smoothly from start to finish and that the end result was exactly what we were looking for from an aesthetic and practical perspective.
RBD Architecture & Interiors helped us with various works to our home including a new master suite. The service provided was excellent and their team have a real eye for detail – especially in Interior Design.
Andy and his team designed our beautiful new home combining creative design with very good ideas and the capacity to deliver on time, with great results.
We have been working with RBD for a while now during the redevelopment of our London offices. Their combined architectural and interior design capability has been particularly useful in meeting our objectives.
We used RBD Architecture & Interiors to design and manage the extensive redevelopment of our period Mews house in London. They helped us each and every step of the way including obtaining all the relevant planning consents.
