subject: Hire The Right Oxford Architect For Your Home [print this page] If you are looking to change or redesign a part of your home or maybe have a custom house built from scratch then of course you will want it to be done to the highest possible standard. Therefore you need the best Oxford architect. A quick way to try and find a recommended architect is to ask family and friends if they've ever hired an Oxford architect. If you have no luck with that then start to ask work colleagues or a local estate agents. If there are houses being built or having exterior work on them ask the owners which Oxford architect they hired and have they been pleased with his/her service. You can also look online for architects in the Oxfordshire area.
After you have found anywhere between 3-5 Oxford architects that you are interested in you should go about interviewing them. You can do this via a phone call or in person. Talk to them about what kind of project you want and your ideas so far; you can quickly spot a good architect if they expand on your ideas. They should offer expert insight and get you excited about the build. Ask for their portfolio as well, if an architects portfolio is full of old buildings then the chances are they won't be an expert on ultra modern homes!
After you feel you've gathered all the necessary information from the Oxford architects spend some time analysing each one and going over their portfolios. It's then time to pick the best and draw up a contract with them, always try and negotiate a flat fee for the project.
Agreeing on a flat fee with the architect will mean no hidden fees or unexpected costs can arise during or after the build. Agreeing on an hourly fee for the Oxford architect can cause problems; sometimes they might work extra long hours when you feel they didn't need to.
During the project make sure the Oxford architect comes round to inspect the property to make sure the build is going as planned! This means the project will stick to the designs you agreed on meaning you will be happy with the end result.
