What this service offers
During a focused on-site visit, we will walk the property with you to:
- Assess design and planning feasibility
- Identify structural, spatial, or site constraints
- Offer broad design ideas and layout possibilities
- Provide ballpark cost and timescale guidance for your ambitions
- Answer your key questions:
- Can I achieve what I want?
- What are the planning hurdles?
- What will it cost and how long will it take?
Afterwards, you’ll receive a summary report, capturing key insights and recommendations from the visit.
Book your visit
Two levels of service:
1. Standard Pre-Purchase Feasibility – £150 + VAT
A 30-minute visit with an Architectural Designer, focusing on feasibility, planning, and cost/timeline ballpark guidance. Ideal for straightforward extensions, refurbishments, or first-time buyers seeking clarity before purchase.
2. Senior Architect Pre-Purchase Feasibility – £500+ VAT
A 45-minute+ visit with a Senior Architect, offering everything in the Standard package plus:
- Deeper creative design discussion — tailored ideas and layout strategies
- Broader feasibility insight — identifying opportunities you might not have considered
- More detailed project planning guidance – Perfect for complex homes, larger sites, or those seeking more creative and strategic direction from the outset.
Why it’s worth it
- Make informed decisions with architectural confidence
- Understand design, cost, and planning realities before you buy
- Save time and money by avoiding unsuitable properties
- Explore the creative possibilities of your future home
What happens next
After your visit, you’ll receive your feasibility summary and, if you wish, we can discuss next steps — from detailed design to full planning applications and project delivery.
You’ll also receive a tailored summary following the session outlining your options and how we can help you move forward.
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See your potential property through an architect's eyes.
Fill in the form below or call 020 7118 0035 to arrange your Pre-Purchase Feasibility Visit.
Discover what’s possible before you commit
Before you buy, get the clarity and confidence that an experienced architect’s eye can provide.
Our Pre-Purchase Feasibility service helps you understand what’s possible with a property, from design potential and planning considerations to realistic costs and timelines.
Pre-Purchase Feasibility: Service Comparison
| Feature | Standard Feasibility | Senior Architect Feasibility |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 30-minute site visit | 60-minute+ site visit |
| Architect | Architectural Designer / Architect | Senior Architect |
| Site Review | Review existing home and layout | Review existing home and layout |
| Planning Advice | Key considerations and feasibility | Key considerations and feasibility |
| Creative Design Ideas | Broad suggestions only | Tailored creative concepts and spatial strategies |
| Cost & Timescale Guidance | Practical estimates | Detailed guidance for planning, design and advice on ballpark construction costs. |
| Tick-Box Summary Report | Clear findings and recommendations | Clear findings and recommendations |
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