Pre Plan It provides independent, project-specific cost planning for residential renovation and extension projects – giving architects a realistic budget to design to from the outset.
One of the most common problems with residential projects is discovering the true construction cost after significant design work has already been undertaken.
There’s no need to wait until you have a completed set of construction drawings.
We can work with information at different stages of the project.
The client has an idea but doesn't know whether it is financially realistic.
We can provide an early budget to establish whether the project is viable.
You have developed the initial design and want to check it against the client's budget.
We can identify the likely cost and highlight areas that may need attention.
The design has progressed and more information is available.
We can produce a more detailed cost plan and help maintain budget control.
The project is approaching construction.
We can provide further cost advice and, where required, assist with reviewing contractor pricing.
It's to give you and your client an understanding of what is driving that number.
Integrating independent cost advice into your workflow should be seamless. We have designed our process to require minimal friction, allowing you to hand over the financial groundwork so you can focus entirely on design and planning.
You provide whatever information is available at your current stage—whether that is initial hand sketches, early architectural drawings, rough specifications, or a brief outlining the client’s core requirements. There is no need to wait for a complete set of construction documents.
We review the project scope in detail and prepare a robust, independent cost assessment tailored specifically to the design parameters.
We deliver clear reports outlining where funds are allocated, highlighting key cost drivers, and suggesting potential savings before final decisions are locked in.
We act as a reliable, behind-the-scenes resource for your practice. When clients ask that difficult question—“How much is this going to cost?”—you have a straightforward place to refer them, giving both you and your client total peace of mind as the project develops.
Integrating independent cost advice into your workflow should be seamless. We have designed our process to require minimal friction, allowing you to hand over the financial groundwork so you can focus entirely on design and planning.
If you have a residential project where an independent cost assessment would be useful, get in touch.
We’re happy to have an initial conversation about the project and the information available before you decide whether a formal cost plan is required.
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