Philip Leiper Architect

The phrase most heard in connection with building works, particularly if you try to manage the process yourself is: "It cost twice as much as I thought it would." A badly designed, inappropriate or botched extension can also seriously devalue a property. I look beyond your immediate requirements to give you design flexibility and sustainability that will adapt with your changing needs.

A properly qualified Architect will help you achieve your aspirations and vision, add value to your project through good design and sound construction as well as keeping a tight control on costs. Undertaking a building project, whatever its scale, can be a daunting experience. An Architect can help you realise your objectives and guide you through the design and construction process.

I believe in transparency in regard to fees and will always provide a competitive fee proposal for your specific project. The fee proposals include a comprehensive breakdown of the services provided and how much I charge for each stage.

Fees vary according to the size and complexity of the project and the specific services required however, we generally charge between 4% and 8% of the estimated project cost for the full service as described in the RIBA Plan of Work.I am able to provide the same service and range of services as larger architectural practices more cheaply because of my low overheads which means that I can keep fees as low as possible.

A well designed extension can radically improve a property and add value. Additional bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms, a spacious new kitchen flooded with natural light are an investment which can increase the value of a property by more than the cost of carrying out the work. A badly designed, inappropriate or just botched extension can seriously devalue a property.