project-1070 | Enrapt Architects in Berkhamsted

Dear Nimisha

Thank you kindly for your enquiry and for considering Enrapt to assist on your forthcoming project.

We have a broad range of experience in all types of project - including refurbishment, reconfiguration, new-build, commercial and residential... but for the most part we work on schemes similar to your own. Our specialty is to work within constraints; turning challenges into opportunities, for unique and well-considered designs. Whether your site has stringent planning policy demands, you have a limited budget or require a certain approach to aesthetics or procuring the build for example, we can assist at every stage.

As Architects Registration Board accredited, we deliver a high level of service in line with their codes of conduct. This includes acting with the necessary skills; being competent, diligent, fair and honest; keeping you informed at each stage; regarding the wider environment and the impact of our work on others. We maintain full professional indemnity and public liability insurance policies and operate a feedback and complaints procedure should you be unhappy with any aspect of our work. Please refer to the terms and conditions of our appointment below and don't hesitate to ask us for further details of anything you are unsure about.

Our pitch herein is to undertake detailed architectural services, as set-out in the next sections. These sections expand to list our proposed services, the deliverable items such as the drawings to be prepared, associated fees and the dates we will initially work towards, in chronological order. The fees given after planning permission has been obtained are shown as estimates only at this stage, whilst some of the scope and criteria of the project are as yet unknown. These can be firmed-up once our level of involvement in detailing further work has been ascertained. Any additional work requested by you shall be undertaken at our standard rate of £120/hour. Some other amounts shown as estimates are there to give you an approximate guide to other costs and expenses you can expect as well. Whilst we have tried to be as clear and concise as possible when describing these, we appreciate that you may not be familiar with some of the terminology. Please therefore contact us if you would like any clarification. Please also note that approval of this agreement does not oblige you to commit and pay for later stages within the entire process, if for any reason the project were to cease. Staged payments will only be requested after work has been completed and we will ask you for instructions to proceed at each next stage. Your legal right of cancellation is described in the terms and conditions section.

The timeline and week numbers are illustrative example and may be subject to changes/delays depending on a number of factors as the project unfolds – how the design progresses in consultation with you; how the local planning authority receives and processes the scheme; how the contractor is able to resource the build when unforeseen issues arise; how the weather impacts on external works etc. We shall try our utmost to meet those dates specifically agreed in writing after the appointment, but can accept no liability for delays or costs incurred from changes sought by the client, by other parties/consultants or imposed by external factors beyond our control. The programme shown is quite lean and whilst it may be possible to develop detailed designs whilst the planning application is running, we would recommend waiting, for the risk of refusal. It's always sensible to allow plenty of time for each stage, as the process can often be unpredictable. When it comes to selecting and negotiating with the best contractor for the job, this will be one of the most important decisions you make and it's possible you may wish to wait some time for them to become available too.

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Please take some time to thoroughly read the following points, to ensure that you understand what is included/excluded within the agreement. If you're in any doubt about these or other parts of the agreement then please contact us to discuss further. Once you are happy with everything then please reply to us by e-mail to confirm that you would like to proceed.

- All drawings, details, information, advice, correspondence and other documentation (referred to collectively as “documents” from here onwards) are provided in good faith, without warranty either expressed or implied.

- This includes all original/editable files such as (but not limited to) .doc, .xls, .psd, .dwg, .dxf (etc.) for which Enrapt Ltd has no responsibility once supplied, edited, copied or reproduced.

- Documents are prepared at a level of detail/accuracy suitable for use at their intended stage of the process only, on the basis of Enrapt Ltd.'s continued involvement in managing later stages.

- As such, any specific details and/or measurements that are required for subsequent/proceeding stages may need to be verified either independently or by Enrapt Ltd for its intended use and for the project to continue successfully.

- Unless otherwise stated, documents are for information only and may rely upon the competent translation and execution by others/the contractor, who must make all necessary checks and ensure compliance with current legal requirements.

- Any errors or discrepancies should be reported to Enrapt Ltd for their attention and further instructions.

- Any changes sought to the designs or specifications by the client or others should always be considered in the context of the entire project and/or in consultation with Enrapt Ltd.

- Health and safety must be safeguarded for all participating in the project from design stage, through implementation, construction and occupation and those not partaking, including (but not limited to) unplanned visitors and members of the public. Where Enrapt Ltd is not appointed/involved, guidance should be sought from the Health and Safety Executive and the latest CDM Regulations.

- All work prepared is subject to the approval of the relevant statutory authorities – including the local authority planning body, the Building Control approved inspectorate, utility/services suppliers and/or any regulations imposed via contract/deed/lease to which Enrapt Ltd is not a party.

- Further input as required by other consultants, surveyors, engineers and/or contractors must be incorporated as necessary by either Enrapt Ltd (if appointed) or by whoever has assumed or been appointed as responsible for the project at that time.

- Enrapt Ltd has no obligation to pursue any course of business for which it has not yet been appointed.

- Similarly, both the client and Enrapt Ltd can at any point suspend or terminate this agreement with 2week’s notice. Any outstanding fees for work carried out properly up until this point must be paid to Enrapt Ltd.

- Should any variations be required to this agreement, these are to be recorded and reissued in writing.

- All documents prepared by Enrapt Ltd whether formerly issued or not remain its intellectual property and must not be used by others without permission to do so. There is no guarantee that such documents will be suitable or even applicable in differing situations.

- Upon reasonable demand, any ordinarily issued documents or property to which the client is legally entitled shall be handed over, but this does not include original editable versions of files prepared by Enrapt Ltd, except in the case of death, incapacity or bankruptcy at Enrapt Ltd, to allow the client to complete the works.

- Unless otherwise agreed, drawings/images and photos of the project and/or site may be used in Enrapt Ltd.'s portfolio and social media posts, with any text references to the address and client names removed for security and anonymity.

- In the event that a problem arises and you are dissatisfied with our work and/or the handling of said issue, Enrapt Ltd has an official complaints procedure. Please contact us should you require this, or notify us of the issue by any means. We shall acknowledge receipt of your complaint and advise on the possible next steps, within 10 working days.

- Enrapt Ltd will exercise reasonable duty, skill and care in the execution of its work, in accordance with the RIBA and ARB codes of conduct.- Enrapt Ltd holds professional indemnity insurance, under which liability is limited upto three times the total fees incurred and the portion for which it is reasonably responsible - not covering the work, input or errors of any other involved parties.

- The fees outlined herein are for Enrapt Ltd.'s architectural work only and do not include for anything as needed by other consultants, engineers, suppliers or contractors except where indicated or estimated.

- Unless otherwise stated other disbursements including printing, travel expenses and application fees are not included.

- Additional time spent at the client’s request to undertake new designs, changes to designs or any other documentation shall be carried out at the hourly rate given, unless otherwise agreed.

- Payments for work completed to date will be requested by invoice, usually each calendar month but possibly sooner should a specific stage or milestone be met.- Enrapt Ltd reserves the right to suspend work until payment for earlier work has been received, whether overdue or not.

- Payments should be made within 14 days of the invoice received date, via BACS or other electronic transfer - cash and/or cheques will not be accepted.

- Acceptance of this agreement and all contained within it will be confirmed and become binding by replying accordingly to the e-mail in which it was sent.

- The quotation is valid for 4months from the date of issue.

AGREEMENT

Please ensure that you have read and understood all of the information listed in the sections above. Once you are ready to proceed please complete the following table and click on AGREE & PROCEED to confirm your instructions.

£1,200.00 / Weeks 1→4

£1,200.00 / Weeks 5→8

£1,200.00 / Weeks 9→12

£1,200.00 / Weeks 13→20

£1,200.00 / Weeks 21→24

£1,200.00 / Weeks 25→50

£1,200.00 / Weeks 51→52