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Help please ; A simple single story extension need drawings but don’t want an architect

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AnEnglishCircedee · 22/11/2025 14:56

My father is 90 . He needs a downstairs loo . Within building regulations he can build a single story extension and make it into a downstairs bathroom . Therefore he wants someone to do the drawings but not an architect their fees are too much for his budget .
advice please.
ageuk cannot help with this .

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EmmaLou2026 · 22/11/2025 14:59

An architectural technologist working in a freelance capacity should be able to do this rather than an architect and may be cheaper. Search on a site like My Builder

Rollercoaster1920 · 22/11/2025 15:00

Find a design and build firm who will do everything. Planning, building regulations, electrical and gas sign off. Yes it'll be more expensive than using individual trades, but having a single place to deal with who are responsible for all approvals is so much easier.

Titasaducksarse · 22/11/2025 15:05

I got someone to do similar for my mum...he just advertised locally. Wasn't an architect but loads of planning experience. In fact better than an architect as he knew the local planning department really well and the locality so thinks went really smoothly.
I'd ask on FB or friends for recommendations.

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