Thinking about building or extending? (Domestic and Commercial, Modern and Traditional Architects)

RIBA Chartered Practice which has been successful in business for the last 50 years. We employ Qualified Chartered Architects, Surveyors and structural engineers with the right knowledge, skills and experience to help you achieve your aspirations and vision, as well as add value to your project through good design and sound construction. Undertaking a building project, whatever its scale (small or large) or construction ,(modern or traditional)  can be a daunting experience. When you appoint us, you are employing someone who has undertaken seven years of architectural training and has a minimun of 25 years experience – no other company in Bedfordshire has such a level of expertise at an affordable cost.

extensions      alterations      loft conversions     garage conversions       restoration      refurbishment

residential       commercial       places of worship        memorials         education         public buildings

expertise         quality        experience          sensitivity             sustainable            project management

          
       
Since 1962, we have been working closely and in partnership with our clients to deliver their objectives, aims and ambitions by providing all the necessary technical and professional knowledge and expertise that they would expect. Above all we aim to deliver professionalism at an affordable cost.

Consultancy
Feasibility and budget costings
Planning Applications
Building Regulations
Listed Building Applications
Change Of Use Applications
Specifications & Schedules of Work
Contract administration, certifications and inspections on site
Full service, project management
English Heritage Grant Work
Sustainability
Empty Home Conversions into Sustainable Homes
Restorations including memorials and buildings at risk
Quinquennials
                               
  
Why Choose Us-We provide a service that extends well beyond producing a set of drawings. We can identifying your needs and aspirations  and bring our special skills, knowledge and experience to every project. The VFP has been established for over 50 years and we have helped hundreds of customers achieve their aspirations. We have a good reputation which we intend to maintain. We are award winners. We are qualified, Chartered Architects and Historic Buildings Architects (Grade I, II* and II) with full PI Insurance.
Not only do we provide value for money, but professional attention to detail will achieve value through the most efficient use of space, and a more sensitive design. You pay us when you are happy at each RIBA work stage. 

Fee optionsWe can quote our fee as a percentage of the building cost or as a lump sum. In cases where the scope of our work is harder to predict, or for services such as feasibility studies or those not relating to construction work, the quote can consist of an hourly or daily rate together with an estimate of the time required.Expenses

These will generally be added to the fee and will be charged for items such as the cost of travel, copying drawings and documents, and for making planning or Building Regulations applications

  
The Victor Farrar Partnership is headed by Laurane Bubbins (Qualified Architect RIBA AABC Grad Dip Arch 1992) who has over 25 years experience in extensions, alteration and refurbishment to modern and historic buildings and houses. She gained her title as a qualified Architect (RIBA and Arb) in 1992 after completing her training at The South Bank University, London. She achieved her Accreditation in Building Conservation (AABC) in 2005 and renews it every five years after gaining further experience in her practice. She was the business partner to the late Victor Farrar for many years and has now been running THE VICTOR FARRAR PARTNERSHIP Architectural Practice for over 6 years and can offer a comprehensive package to her clients.  Any project would be considered generally with a contract value up to £500,000.00. Take a look at some of our recently completed projects and examples of our work for more information. Our role can range from offering inpartial advice, to producing simple planning drawings required to obtain suitable planning permissions, right through to complex working drawings required to gain Local Authority Building Regulations Approval. We offer a professional, friendly, cost-effective and time-sensitive service with a wealth of experience. The company covers all aspects of planning permission, listed building applications,change of use applications and building regulations for you. Our service will remove all the worry of working with inaccurate information. We aim to provide our clients with the best and most comprehensive detailed drawings and sensitive designs, maintaining our repuation as Bedfordshire's leading provider of top quality architectural drawings. We take EVERY job into consideration; nothing is too large or too small. Please take a look at the rest of our website to see what else we can offer you.

Anybody may provide architectural services in the UK, (even unqualified people) but they must not use the title ‘architect’ if they’re not on our register. Please check the register now.
www.architects-register.org.uk/architect/058929B

To work on Listed Buildings and historic buildings the AABC register of Conservation Architects should be checked below and to work on Grade I Listed Buildings Architects should have a Category A Listing

 http://aabc-register.co.uk/search/kresult.asp