Retrofit & Remodeling

A full overhaul of the house – proper repairs, energy efficiency upgrades and internal alterations

This Group Package will give you the services to repair and upgrade all areas of the building, improving services, energy efficiency and any internal layouts needed. Changing regulations mean that there are a range of new things to consider when addressing refurbishment so make sure you have some help.

What is this product?

Sometimes a property needs a whole house approach to refurbishment. Retrofit and remodelling will give you a property that has had its services and fabric upgraded to new standards of thermal performance and complies with new legislation on the energy performance of domestic buildings. In addition to the assessment and design services available, an EPC assessment can be selected so you can ensure that the work will give an improvement to your Energy Band. Most energy upgrade work will not need planning, but in some cases, consents will be required. When such work is planned there will be opportunities to address other areas of the building such as circulation and use of space, remodelling the property to your requirements. Some products need to be there for your ArchiPal to deliver a proper service for this package, but you may wish to deselect some products that you don’t need.

Who is it for?

This retrofit product is for owners of domestic buildings who wish to deliver a comprehensive refurbishment.

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Condition Survey Virtual

Starting at: ₹3,600

With any project on an existing building, you must start with an understanding of its condition. This product will identify key issues such as leaks, structural stability as well as the state of doors, windows, and roofs. With information supplied by you, your ArchiPal can make a basic assessment of the condition of the property. This will ensure key defects are identified and a more detailed investigation can then follow. It will also allow you to plan repairs and upgrade from an informed position. The report will also outline remedial measures and show indicative costs. This product is not a replacement for an on-site condition survey but a service for those who need key issues identified quickly.

Who is it for?

This product is suitable for medium to small domestic and commercial buildings.

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Feasibility Study

Starting at: ₹490

When considering a construction project for an existing building you will need to check that your ideas are deliverable. This is before any designs can start and will include considerations on the site and its condition, access, services and planning. These factors can be reviewed by your ArchiPal and advice given of how the project might proceed, as well as its likely cost and duration. A concept design would follow on from this product.

Who is it for?

All types of construction or development projects, residential or commercial.

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Preparation and Brief

Starting at: ₹2,880

Preparation of the initial Project Brief is the most important task that must be undertaken as the first package of work. This product suits those with a clear idea on what is needed, with a site in mind and a clear idea of what is required. Your designer will establish what you are looking for and assess how easily that might be achieved, including costs. Following this work can then progress to concept design.

Who is it for?

This product is for Domestic & Commercial property owners and all types of new development.

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Measurement Survey: On site

Starting at: ₹4,320

As your project develops you will need accurate drawings to progress many aspects of your project. These will be needed for various approvals and consents as well as for pricing the work by contractors and consultants. While these drawings can be prepared with a virtual site visit you may prefer that a professional comes to your site and takes all the measurements and details themselves.

Who is it for?

This product is suitable for medium to small domestic and commercial buildings.

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On-site Condition Survey

Starting at: ₹4,320

This product will allow you to get a full picture of the state of the building and its condition. Your ArchiPal will identify building defects, signs of decay or damage such as roof leaks, cracks, condition of the windows and doors as well as floors, chimneys, and rainwater goods. The survey may also identify issues with services and drainage and highlight areas where a more specialist inspection is required. This will ensure key defects are not missed and allow you to plan repairs and upgrade from an informed position. The report will also outline remedial measures and show indicative costs.

Who is it for?

This product is suitable for medium to small domestic and commercial buildings.

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Concept Design

Starting at: ₹4,320

This service takes your ideas and the Architects initial feasibility work to a level of design where you can see what the project might look like. It will include outline plans and elevations of the building fabric, but not details of building services such as heating and power. The concept design will account for site factors, your budget and timescales. Electrical works, plumbing and related details are not covered. In some cases, these drawings will be sufficient for outline planning applications and dialogues or associations with stakeholders

Who is it for?

This product is suitable for new projects or existing domestic and commercial buildings of all types.

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Detailed Design Drawing

Starting at: ₹8,640

Detailed design will include all the factors and considerations built up over the dialogue and the design process. You will have a very good idea of how the project will look. Detailed design will include all the factors and considerations built up over the dialogue and the design process and will give you a good idea of how the project will look. The design will include all aspects outline details of the building services and finishes of the project such as building services, heating and cooling, structural design and finishes, Cost planning will also be included. There will be enough information for detailed planning and building warrant application and you will get an estimate of the cost. To get full cost information you will need the Bill of Quantities product. The detailed design draws together the work done in previous stages and discussions with the designer. The design will have taken into consideration on-site factors and wider considerations. The design can address the project planning aspects such as programme and operational factors. Structural interventions will be described but not specified; this work will require a Structural Design.

Who is it for?

This product is suitable for domestic and commercial buildings of all types.

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Mechanical Design

Starting at: ₹4,800

Get your building services fully integrated with the wider project from an early stage to reduce costs and re-working. Your ArchiPal will work with the architect and other professionals to ensure that the systems you install are suitable and fit with other installations and meet current and anticipated energy efficiency requirements. This might also include passive measures, considerations on sustainability and renewable technologies and general approaches to be taken before detailed designs for the services are progressed.

Who is it for?

This product is suitable for new builds and existing domestic and commercial buildings of all types.

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Structural Design

Starting at: ₹6,400

Get the right professional to review your building plans and specify the right structural measures and design for your contractor to follow. Your Engineer will view the property and check areas where structural design is required, supplying drawings for the required areas. A site visit during the construction work can also be booked at additional cost see Site-Visit. Structural designs can also cover specific work such as temporary support works, new openings, excavations, foundations, and other components.

Who is it for?

This product is relevant to both Domestic & Commercial properties. All types of existing and new developments.

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Electrical Design

Starting at: ₹4,800

A well-designed electrical installation is an essential component of the overall construction project. This may be an updated system in an existing building or a new arrangement including many advanced services such as heat storage and integration of renewables. This product will give you designs and specifications for all the electrical systems in your project and how they interact with other services and construction details.

Who is it for?

This product is suitable for new build projects and existing domestic and commercial buildings of all types.

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Construction Drawings

Starting at: ₹7,200

This service will combine all relevant information from other consultants to give a single package of instruction to make sure work on-site is fully described. showing technical details of the structure, linings, finishes, and decoration. Heating, Ventilation, Plumbing etc. as required for pricing by the contractor, or for tender and approval purposes.

Who is it for?

This product is suitable for new build projects and existing and new domestic and commercial building projects of all types.

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Building Plan Approval

Starting at: ₹4,320

Certain types of work or interventions to a building will need an Approval from Local Authority. This might be alterations, additions, new drains, structural alterations or a change of use such as the conversion of a shop to a flat. Get advice on what work may need a building plan approval, the drawings needed for this and how it is applied for. This service will then do the application process to the Local Authority for you. They will also respond to any points or objections raised by concerned officers. This product will give you advice on this and what information will be required by the Local Authority and will handle the application process needed to get your Warrant. A site visit may be required and will need to be purchased separately – see Site visit

Who is it for?

This product is suitable for existing domestic and commercial buildings of all types.

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Building Completion Application

Starting at: ₹8,500

With knowledge of the local area and the Local Authority Planning Department, your expert ArchiPal can make an application of building completion to inform your local authority about the successful completion of your building works. Your ArchiPal will provide information on the technical processes and importance of completion certificates that include structural changes, retrofits, additions and alterations etc.

Who Is It For?

This product is relevant to both Domestic & Commercial properties. All types of existing and new buildings.

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BoQ and Project Execution Plan

Starting at: ₹22,500

You will need to know how much the work will cost, and how this is broken down into details for the different trades. Simples works can be priced in a basic spreadsheet, but larger projects will need a ‘Bill of Quantities’ - a document that itemises each area of construction activity with a material and labour cost. This is needed to allow contractors to submit their prices so you can choose. These costs need to be planned into a project plan.

Who is it for?

This product is for domestic & commercial property owners and for all types of works.

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Project Oversight

Starting at: ₹43,200

This product is a way for you to get an independent view and check on the progress of your project on-site. Your Archipal will make a series of site visits where they will check that what is being built is what is in the specification. This is sometimes called a ‘Clerk of Works’ or Site inspection. Your ArchiPal will also check on progress against the construction programme as well as material use and storage. After each visit there will be a written report, capturing the key points above. This service is independent of the design team and can offer quality control and reassurance to your project.

Who is it for?

This product is relevant to new build projects and Domestic & Commercial property owners.

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Closeout Advice

Starting at: ₹7,500

The project closeout will ensure and agree on completion of the works by all parties and confirm that it has met client requirements as set out in initial documentation, that all the costs have been invoiced and paid, that the building complies with all legal regulations and that the client can now be given a handover without any further issues. It will also ensure that you are left with the knowledge and resources necessary to maintain and operate your new space.

Who is it for?

This product is relevant to both Domestic & Commercial properties. All types of existing and new buildings.

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Site Visit: In Person

Starting at: ₹7,500

With this product, you are buying time as required from a Professional as you require. This might be a Structural Engineer, an Architect, Surveyor or M&E Engineer. This product is kept simple to allow you to add time as you require, depending on the nature of the problem.

Who is it for?

This product is relevant to both Domestic & Commercial property owners. All types of structure.

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Essential products are pre-selected; You may need some more products depending upon your individual requirements.

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How it works

Step 1

Book a free intro call or purchase a product.

Step 2

Fill out a short project questionnaire & sign a contract to confirm ArchiPal Services.

Step 3

ArchiPal finds you a licensed architect based on your project requirements with skill set, location and expertise in mind.

Step 4

Connect with your architect.

Step 5

ArchiPal’s license professionals help you complete your project job.

FAQs

Why should I hire an ArchiPal?

An expert can actually save you money in the long run and add value to your renovation or project, thus, hiring an architect’s services is a wise investment.

All our services are offered at a fixed price rate, ceasing quotation-based fees, including residential and commercial design, as well as bespoke projects.

Our ArchiPals and ArchiMates are all licenced and accredited professionals – so you are in safe hands!

Do I really need services of an ArchiPal?

Not all projects will require numerous plans, sections, details, specifications, schedules, mechanical and electrical designs, and structural calculations.

It is important to remember that tradesmen do not always have the expertise and skills in visualising project completion from the outset. As a result, there may be unpredictable outcomes, additional expenses and long delays, not to mention unsatisfied clients.

What can i expect in the process?

You determine and select the specifications of your project on our platform.
With the information you provide, we search our vast network to find suitable and qualified local architects willing to undertake your work.
The architect will contact you to discuss your requirements and utilise our platform to contract relevant professionals to build a team to turn your vision into a reality.

How do I connect with an ArchiPal and purchase a service?

There are 2 ways to purchase services on our platform. Our first option allows you to choose from our standard listed services that are all set at a fixed rate price – dependent on the type of work required. We also provide the opportunity to customise a ‘self-service’ plan suited to your own requirements.

Can I contact you at anytime?

The most convenient way to contact us is via e-mail: info@archipal.io We aim to respond to all queries within 24 hours.

"I'm feeling lost" - can you help me?

We want to make your experience with us as comfortable as possible. Our customer service is available Monday – Friday. Drop us an e-mail at info@archipal.io. We will respond as soon as possible.

How will you ensure quality and service standards are maintained?

ArchiPal members will all be verified professionals – making them credible providers adhering to codes of conducts and practice.
Regulatory bodies within the build and design community will also be a part of a larger network, and at the time of purchase of a service, a client will have the opportunity to nominate a mentor to oversee and monitor the progress of the project, or the option to review work upon completion of project and provide a written report confirming that the quality of work and practice of professional.

What is the best solution for me?

At ArchiPal, we strongly believe that the key to the success of any project is the relationship between clients and their designers.

Depending upon the size, type and complexity of the job you can find architects, engineers, consultants or emerging talent on this platform.

Questions?

We have answers. Book a free consultation with a licensed Architect.

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Store Policies

Quality Committment
All ArchiPals are experienced and registered practitioners with a minimum experience of 3 years of practice.

Timely delivery policy
If you are unable to provide the minimal specifications required for a project to the ArchiPal team within ____days of receiving the questionnaire then your product will be cancelled and the full amount refunded to your card on file.

Working closely with clients and users, ArchiPals ensure that projected designs match requirements and are functional, safe and economical. Through ArchiPal platform the decision of the level of their input is yours and you can decide when and for which specific tasks you need an ArchiPal.

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Disclaimer

Please be aware that ArchiPal for Clients products by ArchiPal are intended to provide access to certified or licensed professionals in pursuit of particular parcels of work at your build site. These products are designed to provide tactical knowledge of practice given by accredited and experienced practitioners at junctures of your choosing. ArchiPal is the platform that connects clients requiring timely and critically targeted inputs with architects and designers able to provide those.