Practical Design Backed By Real Construction experience
Specialising in residential extensions, alterations and small scale development
Planning & Feasibility Study
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Planning Drawings
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Building Surveys
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Defect Surveys
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Planning & Feasibility Study ✳︎ Planning Drawings ✳︎ Building Surveys ✳︎ Defect Surveys ✳︎ *
Our Services & Fees
Investing in Professional Advice
At Williams Survey & Design, we understand that every property and every project is different. Whether you're extending your home, purchasing a property, investigating a building defect or planning a new development, our advice is tailored specifically to your individual requirements.
Unlike many online price lists, our fees are not one-size-fits-all. The cost of each commission depends on factors such as:
Property size and complexity
Age and construction type
Site location and access
Level of survey or investigation required
Scope of design work
Planning constraints
Specialist consultant input (where required)
For this reason, the fees below should be viewed as a guide only. Following an initial discussion, we will provide a fixed quotation before any work begins, ensuring complete transparency with no hidden costs.
Planning & Design
🏡 Planning Feasibility Study
Guide Fee
£350 – £650
An initial assessment of your proposal to establish its planning potential before committing to detailed design work.
Typical scope includes
Initial consultation
Site appraisal
Planning history review
Planning policy assessment
Constraints and opportunities analysis
Design guidance
Written feasibility advice
📐 Planning Drawings
Guide Fee
£950 – £1,850
Professionally prepared drawings suitable for submission as part of a planning application.
Typical scope includes
Existing floor plans
Existing elevations
Proposed floor plans
Proposed elevations
Site and block plans
Design development
Planning drawing package
🗂 Planning Application Service
Guide Fee
£1,350 – £2,750
A complete planning application service from initial survey through to submission.
Typical scope includes
Site survey (where required)
Design development
Planning drawings
Planning documentation
Submission via the Planning Portal
Liaison during validation
Planning Portal and Local Authority application fees are payable separately.
🏗 Building Regulations Drawings
Guide Fee
£1,250 – £2,500
Technical drawings prepared for Building Control approval and construction.
Typical scope includes
Construction drawings
Technical detailing
Building Regulations compliance
Coordination with structural engineers
Building Control drawing package
Surveying Services
📏 Measured Building Surveys
Guide Fee
£350 – £900
Accurate measured surveys carried out using professional surveying equipment to produce precise CAD drawings of existing buildings.
Suitable for:
Planning Applications
Building Regulations
Property Alterations
Extensions
Refurbishment Projects
As-Built Drawings
Deliverables typically include existing floor plans, elevations, sections and site layouts as required.
🌍 Topographical & Site Surveys
Guide Fee
£450 – £950
Accurate topographical surveys for residential plots, gardens and small development sites.
Suitable for:
New Build Projects
Extensions
Garden Design
Drainage Design
Planning Applications
Site Development
Typical surveys include:
Existing ground levels
Spot heights
Boundaries
Buildings
Walls and fences
Trees and vegetation
Drainage features
Surface finishes
Significant site features
Survey information is supplied as a professional CAD drawing suitable for architects, engineers and planning applications.
🏠 Building Surveys
Guide Fee
£650 – £1,500
Comprehensive condition surveys providing an independent assessment of a property's construction, condition and maintenance requirements.
Suitable for:
Home Buyers
Existing Homeowners
Investment Properties
Older & Period Buildings
Each report provides practical advice together with recommendations for repair, maintenance and future expenditure.
🧱 Building Defect Surveys
Guide Fee
£450 – £1,250
Professional investigation of building defects to establish the likely cause and recommend appropriate remedial solutions.
Typical investigations include:
Structural cracking
Damp and moisture ingress
Roof defects
Timber decay
Building movement
Building pathology
A comprehensive written report is provided following inspection.
Additional Professional Services
Service Guide Fee
Initial Site Consultation From £150
Planning Advice From £150
Planning Amendments From £250
CAD Drawing Amendments£75 per hour
Technical Consultancy £75 per hour
Structural Coordination Quoted individually
Project Management Quoted individually
Why Choose Williams Survey & Design?
Choosing the right consultant is about more than simply comparing prices.
At Williams Survey & Design, every project benefits from over 25 years of practical construction experience, combined with professional technical knowledge and a commitment to delivering clear, honest advice.
Our approach is founded on producing practical, buildable solutions that provide genuine value for our clients.
✔ Associate Member of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (ACABE)
✔ Over 25 years of construction industry experience
✔ Professional surveying using specialist equipment
✔ Practical, buildable design solutions
✔ Clear, honest technical advice
✔ Fixed quotations agreed before work begins
✔ Personal service from initial enquiry through to project completion
Request a Fixed Quotation
Whether you're planning an extension, purchasing a property, investigating a building defect or require professional survey and design services, we'd be delighted to discuss your project.
Get in touch today for a free, no-obligation consultation, and we'll provide a fixed quotation tailored specifically to your requirements.
Our objective is not to be the cheapest—we aim to provide professional advice, accurate information and practical solutions that give our clients confidence to make informed decisions
Williams Architectural Design LTD
07971820734
luke@williams-construction.co.uk
williams-construction.co.uk
All fees are indicative and subject to project scope and complexity.
2025
“The extension was built in the estimated time , within budget and Luke managed the build and all the administration, taking the stress away from us completely . It’s our favourite room in the house and we can’t recommend Luke enough !!”
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