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7a Osier Way, Olney, MK46 5FP
Our team of architects, designers, and builders are based in Olney, near Milton Keynes. Located centrally, the Scroxton & Scroxton team provide architectural and construction services throughout Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Warwickshire, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex and London.
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Once you contact Scroxton & Scroxton, we'll arrange an initial consultation to discuss your project, understand your goals and explain the best route forward. During this first conversation, we'll discuss your ideas, budget, timescale and any planning considerations that may affect your project. Whether you're considering a house extension, a bespoke one-off home or a commercial development, our integrated Architecture + Construction team will explain the design process and outline the next steps. Following the consultation, we'll provide clear recommendations so you can move forward with confidence..
Communication is an important part of every successful project. Throughout the design and construction process, we'll keep you informed with regular progress updates, key milestone reviews and discussions around any important decisions. Our integrated Architecture and Construction model also allows for our team to communicate efficiently throughout the construction process, ensuring you always know how your project is progressing and what happens next.
The first consultation is designed to help us understand your vision and determine the best approach for your project. We'll discuss your property, design aspirations, budget, timescale and any planning permission requirements. Our experienced architects will assess the opportunities available, answer your questions and explain how our team will be best placed to manage the project as it progresses. By the end of the meeting, you'll have a clear understanding of the process and the recommended next steps.
Construction can begin once the design has been agreed, any required planning permission and Building Regulations approvals have been obtained, and the project is fully prepared for site with a building control authority appointed. Because Scroxton & Scroxton provides both architectural design and construction services, we carefully coordinate each stage to ensure the transition from design to construction is as efficient and seamless as possible.
A typical architectural project follows a structured process to ensure every stage is carefully planned and professionally managed. It usually begins with an initial consultation and site appraisal, followed by concept design, planning permission, technical design and construction.
Design approval is a collaborative process. We'll present concept designs, drawings and visualisations throughout the project, giving you the opportunity to review every detail before progressing to the next stage. We'll refine the design based on your feedback until you're completely satisfied, ensuring the finished proposal meets your functional requirements, aesthetic preferences and budget.
The duration of each stage depends on the size, complexity and planning requirements of your project. Initial design work is typically completed before progressing to planning permission, technical design and construction. During your consultation, we'll provide an estimate of indicative project timescales moving forward based on your individual requirements. Our integrated approach allows our architects and construction professionals to work together, helping maintain momentum and minimise unnecessary delays throughout the project.
Once construction is complete, we'll carry out final quality inspections before formally handing over your completed project. We'll ensure all agreed work has been completed to a high standard and answer any final questions you may have. As a practice, we're committed to delivering projects that continue to perform well long after completion, and our team remains available to provide ongoing advice and support where needed.
You'll have a dedicated project lead who will remain your primary point of contact throughout your project. Rather than communicating with multiple companies, you'll work with one experienced team responsible for coordinating architectural design, planning applications and construction. This single point of contact ensures consistent communication, clear accountability and a seamless client experience from concept to completion.