Qualified and reliable
Team of qualified, insured, ARB-registered architects, professional planning consultants and engineers leading every commission.
LOCAL TRUSTED PROPERTY PROFESSIONALS & TRADESMEN
Surveys · Designs · Architecture · Planning · Property Consultancy · Management HOUSE EXTENSIONS · LOFT CONVERSIONS · ECO-RETROFITS · NEW BUILDS · REFURBS
About us & credentials
20+ years delivering creative property solutions
We act as your independent property professionals and consultants, making sure that your project idea is fully developed and delivered on time and within agreed budget. We can help you with: SURVEYS+DESIGN+ARCHITECTURE+PLANNING+CONSTRUCTION+PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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 strictly oversee and regularly inspect ourselves.
Transparent fixed-stage fees
Clear stage-by-stage pricing, tailored to specific clients' requirements and agreed upfront .
See the work for yourself
Site visits to completed local projects and verified client references available on request.
No commissions or hidden fees
Independent by design: we hold no commercial interest in any builder or supplier, so our advice serves one party only — you.
Our services
We cover it all - from concept - to completion
Property Surveys & In-depth Investigations
Before we commit to designs or major repairs, we offer in-depth investigations into your building’s actual physical condition. By identifying defects early—from hidden damp and heat loss to roof faults and structural cracks—they can be resolved simply and affordably before works begin. We do not just diagnose the issue; we deliver practical, solutions to fix it permanently.
- 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.
Building works do not have to feel overwhelming. We break the architectural and construction journey down into a transparent, step-by-step timeline. From initial surveys to final handover, you always have full visibility over your project’s progress, budget, and next steps
Phase 1
Pre-Contract Preparation & Statutory Consents
STAGE 01
Consultation & Discovery
We meet to explore your vision, lifestyle requirements, and realistic budget. This initial step ensures we understand your project goals from day one and carry out the essential early site checks.
STAGE 02
Measured Survey
We take precise measurements of your property and details on existing services and possible site constraints to produce exact, to-scale drawings of how it currently stands. These foundational plans allow us to later test different design concepts as possibilities and design your new spaces with absolute accuracy.
STAGE 03
Planning Permission
We develop the design concept and guide your scheme through the local planning process. Whether your project falls under permitted development or requires a full planning application, we prepare and submit everything to secure approval from your local authority.
STAGE 04
Building Regulations
Here, we turn approved concepts into robust technical drawings that comply with current building safety and thermal performance standards. We coordinate closely with structural engineers and specialist consultants so your design is fully certified and ready for construction
STAGE 05
Detailed Tender & Builder Selection
Selection We produce a comprehensive breakdown of works and send it out to trusted, vetted building contractors. By comparing quotes item-by-item, we help you choose the best team for the job at a fair, transparent price and set up the formal contract.
Phase 2
Post-Contract Execution & Site Delivery
STAGE 06
On-Site Construction Oversight
While building work is underway, we conduct regular site inspections to ensure everything is constructed strictly according to plan and quality standards. We manage design queries, oversee variations, and keep the build moving forward smoothly.
STAGE 07
Snagging Audit & Handover
Before final sign-off, we inspect every detail to identify any finishing touches or defects the builder must resolve. We then help you collect all regulatory completion certificates and warranty manuals so you can step into your finished home with total peace of mind.
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