services

 

Every project and every client has different needs. Some need us to take care of the entire process from concept to completion, some need help with planning submissions and some need us to take charge of all the different people involved in the build process. The Tangent Space service is entirely bespoke. We work with you and tailor our services to your needs. We offer a free, no-obligation 30-minute consultation for us to gauge the scope of your project and see where we can work together. 

 

The services we offer are:

Design Consultancy

There are five stages to this process and as it comes at the very start, it’s your chance to dip your toe in the project water without getting submerged. It won’t take up a huge amount of your time (or budget) and lets you know what is and isn’t possible from your dream plan. Every single project follows the same five steps:

  • Preparation and Brief: we prepare the survey information and note everything in your property as it is before any work starts. We draft a brief that outlines and defines your project, keeping your brief in mind. This is where we look at the project budget too.
  • Concept Design: the design is developed, considering any site constraints. We present this to you for your comments before thinking about what we’ll need for planning approval.
  • Detailed Design: we develop the design documentation, including 2D/3D drawings, reports and assessments, for the formal planning process. We submit the application to the local authority.
  • Technical Design: once we get planning permission, we look at the project in terms of current building regulation approved documents, and then put together a construction set of drawings. We compile feedback from structural engineers, energy consultants and other external consultants. This is all then submitted to Building Control for comment and subsequent approval.
  • Tender and Site Operations: we prepare a scope of work document including any aspects outside planning or building control needs. We issue the tender documents to approved contractors and monitor their incoming tenders before compiling these and discussing with you and ultimately engaging the contractors. We then prepare all the contract documentation, acting as a contract administrator as required.

We offer feasibility studies to get a better understanding of the potential costs and practicalities of your project. We look at the planning that will be needed as well as the construction viability and cost. This service helps minimise fees on projects that aren’t actually workable for one reason or another, and avoids having to abandon projects.

 

We take only the essential steps in the design process to let us compile everything we need, so you can maximise the return on your investment in your project.

Feasibility Studies

Planning Submissions

We know our way around the planning system and will happily ease you of this potential burden. We act and negotiate always on your behalf and take care of all the forms, submissions, documentation and any other associated paperwork.

Sustainability runs through our core so we love to delve into how much energy your building is currently using and how we can make cost and environmental savings. We look at every aspect of the buildings, including walls, doors, floors, current heating system, lighting, ventilation and insulation. We report on existing consumption as well as what your projected consumption could be, with energy fixes in place, and which areas you could consider improving. We understand this is budget dependent and so work on three cost options of low to high, with your projected return on any improvements made.

Energy Audits

Dilapidation Reports

Mainly one for our commercial clients where we take an overview of every aspect of the building, any defects and the subsequent investment needed to put right any defects.

We make sure your building is constructed in line with the plans and agreements, and liaise between all parties on and off site, keeping things on track. This can include issuing the contact between you and the builder and any other contractors, making sure payment milestones are met, keeping an eye on any amendments that have to be made and keeping everyone informed and on target with costings and the project schedule.

Contract Administration

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Have any questions? We offer a free no obligation call to discuss your project in more detail and see how best we can help you.

Dream it, Design it, Build it