What We Do

Quite simply, no. However, I strongly believe a good architect is worth their value as their knowledge and experience contributes to quality of design which can save overall project costs. 

If you are interested in discussing a potential project please get in touch. 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 there is no 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 website regarding the official RIBA plan of work schedule. However, a simplified sequence for private residential projects is as follows:

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 and maximises 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 including new builds, refurbishments, overall site concept scheme, and interior design. 

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

We have worked on countless landscape designs from entire site schemes to small alterations. We work closely with plant experts to establish 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.