Building Work Question

[arwebs]

I'm looking to have some building alterations done on my house but I'm not sure of who I need to approach.

I want to build an extension on the back of the house, but both floors and the full width of the house. Do I need an architect or can someone else "design" and draw up the plans. If I need an architect, how much should I expect to pay?

Thanks in advance
Andy

[lemansman]

depends how complicated it is! em me off line and I'll give you some advice

Steve (chartered building surveyor)

[Davel]

You need a professional with indeminity insurance.

If it's not designed properly and there's any problem, you need someone to be accountable-especially since you're likely to be spending significant money here.

If you're planning to add the cost to any mortgage, then the lender will probably insist upon it!

[arwebs]

Thanks for the help. Someone in my office has done this recently and is going to give me the name of the person who sorted it all out for them.