Qualified and registered
Fully qualified, ARB-registered architects and professional planning consultants leading every commission.
LOCAL TRUSTED PROPERTY PROFESSIONALS & TRADESMEN
we Design + we Checkwe Construct + we InspectWe Handle all Stress, you Enjoy the Rest!
SURVEYING+DESIGN+ARCHITECTURE+PLANNING+CONSTRUCTION+MANAGEMENT
About us & credentials
Over twenty years of hands-on architectural and property development expertise.
We act as your independent professional advocate, designer, and jargon translator — standing between you and the site trades so that decisions are made with clear information rather than guesswork.
A trusted local network
Chartered structural engineers, property consultants, party wall surveyors, and SAP energy assessors on call.
Pre-vetted contractors
Established relationships with highly skilled local builders whose work we have inspected ourselves.
Transparent fixed-stage fees
Clear stage-by-stage pricing, with zero VAT charged on our architectural practice fees.
See the work for yourself
Site visits to completed local projects and verified client references available on request.
Independent by design: we hold no commercial interest in any builder or supplier, so our advice serves one party only — you.
Our services
Five disciplines, one accountable point of contact.
Property Surveys & In-depth Investigations
Evidence before opinion. We help you establish precisely what is happening to a building before anyone specifies a repair.
- Drone aerial roof and facade inspections
- Borescope and cavity camera probing
- Thermal imaging for leaks and insulation loss
- Subsidence and Structural crack monitoring
Building process — in simple English
Seven stages, explained without the jargon.
Every project follows the same clear sequence, so you always know what has just happened, what comes next, and what it should cost.
Phase 1
Pre-Contract Preparation & Statutory Consents
Weeks 1 to Planning Approval
STAGE 01
Consultation & Discovery
Brief review, budget benchmarking (£1,800 to £3,000+ per sq m), and diagnostic site checks.
STAGE 02
Measured Survey
1:50 scale plans, elevations, sections, and space planning of the existing building.
STAGE 03
Planning Pathway
Lawful Development, Prior Approval, or Full Householder Planning portal management.
STAGE 04
Building Regulations
Technical packages, engineer integration, and formal Principal Designer appointment under the Building Safety Act 2022.
STAGE 05
Detailed Tender & Builder Selection
Exhaustive itemised Schedule of Works, competitive tendering with vetted builders, line-by-line tender analysis, and standard UK homeowner contract setup.
Phase 2
Post-Contract Execution & Site Delivery
Months 3 to Practical Completion
STAGE 06
On-Site Construction Oversight
Pre-commencement site rules, scheduled milestone inspections, long-lead procurement, and strict written change orders for any variations.
STAGE 07
Snagging Audit & Handover
Room-by-room snagging audit, Building Control Completion Certificate securing, Operations & Maintenance manual delivery, and managing the 2.5% to 5% retention fund.
Keep it stress free
Our golden rules for building with clarity.
Never start without an itemised Scope of Works
If it is not written down, it is not priced — and it will be charged as an extra later.
Ring-fence a 10% to 15% contingency fund
Older buildings hold surprises. A contingency turns a crisis into a decision.
Put every variation in writing first
Agree the cost and time effect of a change before the work begins, not afterwards.
Pay only for verified milestones
Release funds against completed, inspected stages, with retention held back to the end.
Hire for capability, never the lowest tender
The cheapest quote is usually the least complete one. Proven fit beats headline price.
Secure consents and party wall agreements upfront
Statutory approvals settled early remove the single largest cause of costly delay.
F.A.Q.
The questions clients ask us first.
Get in touch
Schedule an initial consultation.
Share the outline of your project and we will advise on the likely consents, programme, and budget range before you commit to anything.
- 0748 12 44 212
- office@oxfordpropertygroup.co.uk
- Oxford, Oxfordshire