{"id":685,"date":"2022-09-13T18:25:42","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T18:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/build-rite.co.uk\/pages\/pages\/?page_id=685"},"modified":"2025-06-29T07:09:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T07:09:02","slug":"architectural-design-planning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/build-rite.co.uk\/pages\/architectural-design-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"Architectural Design &#038; Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"685\" class=\"elementor elementor-685\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-736201a2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"736201a2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-130bb74a\" data-id=\"130bb74a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb92eab elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fb92eab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\"Build Smart. Design Bold. Construct Right.\"<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e8327e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e8327e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At Buildrite, we don\u2019t just design buildings\u2014we design better ways to live, work, and grow. Our Architectural Design &amp; Planning services combine creativity, technical expertise, and planning compliance to help homeowners, investors, and businesses realize their space\u2019s full potential. Whether you&#8217;re envisioning a loft conversion, house extension, or ground-up new build, our architects guide you from idea to implementation \u2014 with precision, professionalism, and passion.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c40111a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c40111a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is Architectural Design &amp; Planning?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a646ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a646ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Architectural Design &amp; Planning is the foundation of any successful construction or renovation project. It includes everything from site analysis and feasibility, to conceptual drawings, planning permission, and technical documentation for construction and regulatory approvals. Buildrite provides a start-to-finish solution, ensuring that your vision is not only brought to life beautifully, but also safely, legally, and efficiently.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3faefd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a3faefd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why This Service Matters<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c46d28b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c46d28b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many property owners make the mistake of jumping into construction without proper<br \/>architectural planning. This often leads to:<\/p><ul><li>Non-compliance with building regulations<\/li><li>Delays in planning approvals<\/li><li>Increased costs due to poor space utilization or redesign<\/li><li>Inconsistent contractor work and confusion on-site<\/li><\/ul><p>Our expert-led architectural planning service ensures you avoid all these pitfalls and move seamlessly into the build phase.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30eaf9d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"30eaf9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Service Breakdown \u2013 What\u2019s Included?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d3a5a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8d3a5a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Here\u2019s what you can expect from our complete architectural design and planning package:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5216607 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5216607\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Initial Consultation &amp; Project Briefing<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe3eab3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe3eab3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We start by understanding:<\/p><ul><li>Your vision and lifestyle need<\/li><li>Budget constraints<\/li><li>Site conditions and dimensions<\/li><li>Regulatory requirements<\/li><li>Your preferred design aesthetic<\/li><\/ul><p>This lays the groundwork for a personalized design that reflects your objectives and adheres to local planning rules.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ec107a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1ec107a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Measured Site Survey &amp; Site Analysis<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58feeea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58feeea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Our surveyors visit your property to:<\/p><ul><li>Take precise measurements<\/li><li>Assess access, lighting, drainage, and surroundings<\/li><li>Identify constraints (trees, utilities, conservation areas, etc.)<\/li><li>Evaluate site topography and orientation for sustainability potential<\/li><\/ul><p>The data we collect here feeds directly into the accuracy of all design drawings.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfe23af elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bfe23af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Concept Design &amp; Space Planning<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-012ff8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"012ff8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This is where ideas start to take shape. Our architects provide:<\/p><ul><li>Preliminary design concepts<\/li><li>Multiple layout options<\/li><li>2D floor plans and elevations<\/li><li>Optional 3D visuals for better spatial understanding<\/li><li>Functional analysis (flow, lighting, movement)<\/li><\/ul><p>You review, suggest changes, and approve the final concept before we move forward.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b0c231 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1b0c231\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Planning Application Submission<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-150230c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"150230c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We prepare and submit all planning documents:<\/p><ul><li>Scaled drawings (plans, elevations, sections)<\/li><li>Site and location maps<\/li><li>Design &amp; Access Statements<\/li><li>Heritage or flood risk assessments (if applicable)<\/li><li>Application form submission and liaison with local council<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Bonus: We also respond to planner queries and make amendments if needed.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7a16d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e7a16d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Building Regulations &amp; Structural Integration\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2aa2a5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2aa2a5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once planning is approved, we prepare your project for construction. This includes:<\/p><ul><li>Building Regulation-compliant technical drawings<\/li><li>Wall build-ups, insulation details, and fire safety notes<\/li><li>Structural calculations via qualified engineers<\/li><li>Integration with HVAC, M&amp;E, and plumbing specs<\/li><li>CDM (Construction Design &amp; Management) health and safety notes<\/li><\/ul><p>These documents ensure the builder knows exactly what to do, and your project stays compliant from the ground up.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-255c0fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"255c0fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. Handover to Contractors \/ Build Teams<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c59e8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0c59e8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once everything\u2019s signed off, we can either:<\/p><ul><li>Handover documents to your contractor<\/li><li>OR work with our own in-house construction team to deliver a fully integrated design &amp; build experience<\/li><\/ul><p>We also remain available for clarification or design adjustments during construction, ensuring the process remains smooth and on-track.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5eab7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e5eab7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Types of Projects We Design<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b5a650 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b5a650\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>\u25cf House Extensions<\/h4><p>Side, rear, wraparound, or double-story \u2013 we maximize your plot and add value.<\/p><h4>\u25cf Loft Conversions<\/h4><p>Dormer, hip-to-gable, or mansard lofts designed for maximum head height and light.<\/p><h4>\u25cf Garage Conversions<\/h4><p>Turn unused garage space into offices, living areas, or ensuites with smart structural integration.<\/p><h4>\u25cf New Builds<\/h4><p>Bespoke designs from the ground up for detached homes, semi-detached or small residential developments.<\/p><h4>\u25cf Internal Reconfigurations<\/h4><p>Open up kitchens, remove walls, or repurpose space for modern living.<\/p><h4>\u25cf Commercial Fit-Outs<\/h4><p>Design and planning for retail units, small caf\u00e9s, hospitality renovations and more.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79c8687 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"79c8687\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sustainability &amp; Environmental Focus<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a36ef0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a36ef0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At Buildrite, we believe good design is responsible design. That\u2019s why sustainability is embedded into our process:<\/p><ul><li>Optimized natural light and ventilation<\/li><li>Energy-efficient material selection<\/li><li>EV charging point planning<\/li><li>Rainwater management and landscape integration<\/li><li>Design to meet Future Homes Standard and Part L compliance<\/li><\/ul><p>We help you reduce your carbon footprint and utility bills \u2014 while increasing long-term property value.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eccc95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7eccc95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who This Service Is For<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82698b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"82698b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Our architectural planning services are ideal for:<\/p><ul><li>Homeowners \u2013 planning extensions, lofts or layout changes<\/li><li>Property Developers \u2013 needing design packs for planning and resale<\/li><li>Self-Builders \u2013 looking for a full package from idea to shovel<\/li><li>Landlords \u2013 converting properties into HMOs or rental-optimized layouts<\/li><li>Investors \u2013 requiring feasibility studies and ROI-based designs<\/li><li>Business Owners \u2013 planning to redesign or repurpose commercial units<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-459c748 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"459c748\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Design Tools &amp; Technology<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ee66cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ee66cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We use industry-leading software and systems:<\/p><ul><li>AutoCAD &amp; Revit (2D &amp; 3D Modelling)<\/li><li>Lumion &amp; SketchUp (Visual Renders)<\/li><li>SAP Calculations &amp; Energy Reports<\/li><li>Digital planning portals for fast-track submissions<\/li><li>BIM workflows for clash-free building coordination<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0dbdff7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0dbdff7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs \u2013 Architectural Design &amp; Planning<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed1e16e elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"ed1e16e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2481\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2481\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Do I always need planning permission?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2481\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2481\"><p>Not always. Many house extensions and lofts fall under Permitted Development Rights. We\u2019ll assess and advise accordingly.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2482\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2482\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\"> How long does the process take?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2482\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2482\"><p>From first consultation to submission: 2\u20133 weeks. Planning approval: ~8 weeks. Building Regs drawings: 1\u20132 weeks post-approval.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2483\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2483\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Do you offer structural calculations too?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2483\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2483\"><p>Yes, we have in-house structural engineers to handle this efficiently.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2484\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2484\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can you help with building works as well?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2484\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2484\"><p>Absolutely! 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