marchitects home alterations

Many clients remain unconvinced about the extra up front costs and maintenance of good quality timber or aluminium windows against pvc. But given concerns over end of life recycling of plastics and the use of environmentally polluting plastic material in their manufacture we are trying to move to plastic free approach in our specification of these elements.

Future proofing your home through the the addition of a ground floor shower room can be easily achieved by re-planning dead areas of space such as hallways/ pantry / closets commonly found in properties older than 40 years. Minor structural alterations can open the areas up allowing the re-planning to take place and often results in the creation of adjacent open plan living spaces. We never like to think about getting older but having an accessible shower room really helps with independent living when we reach that time of our lives.

We have project which started in September, and despite all efforts it was not possible to get it wind and watertight before the winter storms hit.  It's always worth considering postponing construction to the period between Easter to Autumn especially if you are still staying in the property whilst work is underway. No one is living in the property we are extending. But it's still demoralising fighting the weather as well as trying to make progress.

Busy managing the construction of a large house extension near Inveresk on the Carberry Road. Timber frames all up but waiting on the bad weather to subside before cracking on with the roof finish work making it wind/ weathertight. This will allow us to forge ahead with the internal finishes. Hopefully this week.  before  present keep you posted Mark Anderson www.marchitectsltd.com

Chasing for information, progress of warrant and planning applications, window subcontractors, builders, roofers, stair fabricators, acceptance of completion, water authorities, and on and on.....thank goodness you employed an Architect. Didn't see the value in one? Let an Architect manage your project from start to finish. You not only get quality control but a professional dedicated to the successful delivery of your project. From the smallest alteration to a house extension or new house. Mark Anderson RIBA RIAS ARB www.marchitectsltd.com

Are you thinking of extending or altering your house to improve the layout and facilities for a disabled relative? Both planning and building warrant applications may be determined for free by your Council if you meet their eligibility criteria. In Scotland building warrant "f ee regulations state that no fee shall be payable where the purpose of the work to which the application relates is to alter or extend a dwelling to improve its suitability for use by a disabled occupant." This can help reduce the cost burden of getting a project designed. We also offer discounts. Mark Anderson www.marchitectsltd.com

Had a number 2 all over yesterday at Paul Smith barbers in support of the MOVEMBER charity supporting awareness for men's health, specifically prostrate and testicular cancer. In need of a hat but its all in a good cause. http://uk.movember.com/about/ www.marchitectsltd.com