What We Do

Quite simply, no.  However I do strongly believe the added value you get from the quality of design, to the knowledge and experience an architect brings to the design process will result in a better scheme and can save overall project costs. 

If you are interested in discussing a potential project, please give us a call or drop us an email and we can arrange a free, no-obligation site visit to run through your brief face to face and walk the site. 

Every project is different so rather than giving out a flat rate fee, we like to tailor our services to exactly what you need. After the initial free, no-obligation site visit we will email you a bespoke fee proposal covering the expected project stages responding to your brief. 

Understandably, this all depends on the scale and nature of the project. Information can be found on the RIBA plan of work, however, a very simplified sequence is:

Brief

Concept design

Planning permission

Building Regulation & Technical design

Construction

Completion handover

We understand things might not always go to plan and sometimes you may want to pause or stop the design process completely. Therefore, we try to be as flexible as possible and present our fee proposals in stages, with no obligation to proceed to the next stage. 

We strongly encourage transparency of budget as it massively aids the development of a design which can maximise resources while ensuring high-quality work. David's first hand experience working for a contractor and managing site builds has provided him years of experience in dealing with project costs.  

Fernley Design specialises in bespoke residential design, from new builds to refurbishments all the way from overall site concept scheme through to interior design. 

Yes! David's had years of experience working on interior design elements from kitchen and bathroom designs, bespoke joinery packages, interior specifications, lighting designs etc. We've built up great relationships with numerous suppliers who we work closely with. 

David's worked on countless landscape designs from entire site schemes down to small alterations, working closely with a plant centre and nursery we're able to look at what will grow well in your garden and meet your budget.  

We have extensive experience working on Scheduled Monuments, Grade I and Grade II listed buildings, sites in Conservation Areas and sites in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.