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We help local businesses, organisations and individuals bring their architecture projects to life, in Portsmouth and further afield. We’d love to help you too. Leave us a message and a member of the team will get back to you.
13 Highstreet Fareham Hampshire PO16 7AF
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you charge for an initial consultation?
Our initial phone call consultation is completely free. This is typically 30mins long.
If you would like to meet in person to discuss your project an onsite visit for 1 hr which is charged at £85. During this time we can explore your project, discuss the planning and project constraints and discuss some ideas and potential solutions.
What happens during the free telephone initial consultation call?
The initial consultation is a time for us to discuss your requirements and to see if you feel we are the right company for your project.
At this time we will discuss your brief, ideas and concepts and through our expertise and experience we can provide some impartial advice. During the meeting you will be given the opportunity to ask any questions, or ask for clarification of anything that has been discussed.
What happens during the 1Hr long paid consultation?
The initial consultation is a time for us to discuss your requirements and to see if you feel we are the right company for your project.
At this time we will discuss your brief, ideas and concepts and through our expertise and experience we can provide some impartial advice. During the meeting you will be given the opportunity to ask any questions, or ask for clarification of anything that has been discussed.
Why should we choose you?
We are passionate about what we do, we’re local first, and we have plenty of customers who can back us up with an average rating of 4.9/5. We have decades of experience and we’re genuinely passionate about what we do. If you’re still not sure, give us a call and tell us what you’re looking for and we will be more than happy to advise.
Are you value for money?
Do you manage building control applications?
Do you undertake work to listed buildings?
How soon can we start work on our project?
What are the Building Regulations?
Building Regulations are a set of standards and rules that have been produced by the Government to ensure safety, health, and energy efficiency of buildings. They apply to all aspects of architecture, including construction, alteration, and the extension of buildings.
Will we require a Structural Engineer?
Typically yes. Depending on the design, we will advise you if a Structural Engineer is required. Structural Engineers provides technical expertise to ensure the structure is safe and secure.
Fingerprintstudios are proud to have technical expertise, setting us apart from our competitors. Within our designs we provide a high level strategy to assist the Structural Engineer from unnecessary complex structural designs. This ultimately will save you the client money.
Are we insured?
As a professional practice we hold appropriate insurance cover for our projects. Including Employers Liability, Public Liability and Products Liability. Compared to our competitors we also have specific insurance to enable us to work on:
1. Basement and underground Structures.
2. Swimming Pools and Spas.
Is my brief and aspirations feasible within my budget?
Construction prices vary depending on location, global and national economic pressures and these can affect the design. We pride ourselves on providing guidance on your budget and simple elements such as:
1. Vat. Value Added Tax.
2. Consultancy fees.
3. Council and Local Authority Fees.
Will all need to be factored into account as a part of your journey to procure your project?
We will provide guidance along the way and provide our design expertise to find solutions to
create a project with distinction without the price tag.
