Hiring an architect is a big investment.

Designing, building and making changes to your home is both exciting and intimidating, particularly for the majority of homeowners who have little-to-no experience in undertaking such projects.

The stakes are high — it’s eye-wateringly expensive and the end result will likely have a huge impact on the happiness and wellbeing of you and your family.

We understand that you don’t want to make a mistake when building or upgrading your home. That is why we have compiled this short guide so that you can avoid the common pitfalls we see homeowners experience.