Pls help! unnecessary/unreasonable architect bill

angelavdavis

aliclago wrote: »

Until Oilit mentioned the copy right, I didn't think the implication of this. I feel that I am getting trapped. I wish I did't start this project or didn't use this architect.
It's not remedy for this but I have come up with a differect idea- using a conservatory company. My current planned kitchen extension is to have a tiled roof with patio doors and windows all around. Instead of it, I am thinking of having a glassed roof and making a conservatory. I have spoken to one of the reps and been told that they could take care of everything and I don't have to be bothered any more. It sounds promising and economical as well. Nevertheless, the kitchen extension is not only my project. I have other work to be done - garage extension(incorporating a separate garage by removing the wall), downstair's toilet extension(lining up with the front porch) and conversion of upstair's toilet(making a shower space by getting rid of the airing cupboard to the loft). As you can imagine, these bits of pieces work doesn't come cheap - quoted as 120K(incl. VAT). So I am trying to cut down the cost desparately. I am thinking of getting separate quotes from builders and hoping that it would help me work easier in terms of budget. Depending on the cost, I have to give up some of my works. Is there anyone who has done the similar project? Has anyone done a research on a conservatory - is it better or cheaper than one by builder etc.?
I appreciate any advice.
By the way, I keep losing the truck of my posted message- I don't know where they have gone! Please excuse me for reposting the same message if you have ever noticed any.

I would report him to ARB anyway for advertising himself as an architect anyway, but before you do, see if he will release the copyright for a small fee.