Terms and Conditions

 

All architectural design work carried out on our projects is overseen by Paul Day BSc (Hons) MCIAT, an experienced, trained Chartered Architectural Technologist and fully qualified member of C.I.A.T. (Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists), and all services offered are done in strict accordance with the code of practice laid down by C.I.A.T.

 

For more information on C.I.A.T. registered members visit www.ciat.org.uk or telephone +44 (0)20 7278 2206

 

We are also able to confirm that we have professional indemnity insurance to cover our design work. If you are getting quotes from other architectural practices or Architects please ensure that they have professional indemnity insurance to cover their design work for your peace of mind.

 

Our terms are payment on presentation of invoice, not when any subsequent application is determined. PD Architecture is not VAT registered. VAT is therefore not chargeable; this may however be subject to change. The quoted fees include for one copy of the drawings for your approval and information and prints for both planning and building regulation submissions as required. The fees quoted also include for any necessary record photographs.

 

Need a Builder?

We can provide advice and contact information

 

Need Planning Permission?

We can provide advice and plans

 

Building Control Approvals?

We can provide building regulation details

 

Copyright

 

The copyright in all designs, drawings, reports, models, specifications, bills of quantities, calculations and any such other documents prepared by PD Architecture ('the Documents') shall remain vested in PD Architecture unless otherwise agreed, in writing. However, subject to PD Architecture having received payment of any fees properly due and owing, PD Architecture grants a license to the client to copy and use the Documents for the agreed project only (but excluding any extension of the project) so as to allow for the efficient execution of the works.

 

PD Architecture shall not be liable for any use of the Documents for any purpose other than that for which the same were prepared by PD Architecture.

Planning and Building Regulation Approval
 

It is always recommended that building works are NOT commenced on site until planning and building regulation approvals have been granted. Any works started prior to all approvals being granted, including those which may require you or your contractor to apply for, are undertaken at the property/site owners risk.

 

Client Responsibilities

 

It is for the client, on advice, to appoint consultants, specialist contractors or subcontractors and suppliers, and ensure they are indemnified. PD Architecture is not responsible for the quality of the work and performance of these consultants, specialist contractors or subcontractors and suppliers, or payment of their fees unless otherwise agreed in writing.

 

Ownership, Restrictive Covenants and Public Sewers/Drains

 

Prior to engaging any design services please ensure that you are in possession of the full facts in terms of ownership of your property and or site, including any restrictive covenants and the position of any public sewers or drains which cross or pass close to your property/site. Please check your deeds as necessary; we are guided by your instruction with respect to the ownership of your property.

 

You should also be aware that where you believe your property to have been built before 1st October 1937, what can often be mistaken as private drains can be found to be the property of, and responsibility of Severn Trent Water or other Utility Company. As such approval, including the appropriate application fee for, will be required.