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Extension ~ Architect drawings - Help, please!
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We are hoping to have an extension built. Architect drawings are currently with the planning department and we hope to get an answer within the next couple of weeks.
I have been trying to get "working" drawings done so that I can obtain builders quotes. My architect has said that she'll not be able to do these for about 3 weeks/1 month. As she will have to "employ" the services of a structural engineer it was recommended, not by her, that I get an actual engineer to do the drawings.
I have put the drawings through to one and he's come back to say that the submitted drawings appear incorrect (1st floor/roof line don't seem to match and other queries) and likelihood is that he'll have to redo the drawings.
Can it be that the architect got it so wrong? Any clues how I can tell who is providing the right info.?
Does anyone know if the planning department pick this up or do they just look at the plans to ensure they meet with conservation rules and are aesthetically pleasing?
Should I get a 2nd opinion and if so where from - will the building regs. department be able to assist?
Any advise will be greatly appreciated - thus far fees have totalled approx. £1.5k and l fear it's money down the drain. :sad:
We are hoping to have an extension built. Architect drawings are currently with the planning department and we hope to get an answer within the next couple of weeks.
I have been trying to get "working" drawings done so that I can obtain builders quotes. My architect has said that she'll not be able to do these for about 3 weeks/1 month. As she will have to "employ" the services of a structural engineer it was recommended, not by her, that I get an actual engineer to do the drawings.
I have put the drawings through to one and he's come back to say that the submitted drawings appear incorrect (1st floor/roof line don't seem to match and other queries) and likelihood is that he'll have to redo the drawings.
Can it be that the architect got it so wrong? Any clues how I can tell who is providing the right info.?
Does anyone know if the planning department pick this up or do they just look at the plans to ensure they meet with conservation rules and are aesthetically pleasing?
Should I get a 2nd opinion and if so where from - will the building regs. department be able to assist?
Any advise will be greatly appreciated - thus far fees have totalled approx. £1.5k and l fear it's money down the drain. :sad:
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