Adrian Ramsay Design House

Thanks so much, its about working with great people who are partners in the creation, can't happen with out people like you!

Thank you Tamara + Scott
The Team at ARDH are also highly disappointed that the rise build costs of the last 18 months have meant that it is outside of your budget to renovate your home.
When we first spoke, then meet at the Design Discovery meeting and then in creating a first concept we felt confidant that the project could be bought in on budget.
Over the following months we saw massive increases in construction costs and we saw builders struggling to give pricing in a market place that saw rises of 30%+ .

I've listed our process below as this is what we followed and delivered.
Plus in addition organising a real estate appraisal of your home and data on your area as to values so that you could understand your homes point of capitalisation etc.

Meet with 3 different builders on site and had them assess and pre cost your renovation project and a new septic system, water catchment system etc.
With 2x pre-costs in and both were over budget we redesigned to bring it in, and you had some non negotiable elements that stayed in which I fully understand.

Also you will remember we meet after we had redesigned your project with the learnings from the builder pre- costs and you asked ask to procced with the project, at which time we finalised the consultants and supplied you and your chosen builder with Construction drawings. As discussed at that meeting this was a turning point in planning costs and the time to bow out of the process if you weren't comfortable.
We then "Gifted" you your original redraw of your home and the construction set of drawings that were created at our cost.
I'm certain that if build cost hadn't skyrocketed 30%+ that we would be celebrating you moving into your home and that you wouldn't have left your last invoice unpaid for 6 months.

Our process
1.Design Discovery Meeting: after an initial phone meeting this is our first step, to meet with you to understand your project and discuss ideas, possibilities, budget, and outcomes. This is an opportunity for us to get to know you and your vision for the project.
2.Design Contract: We work on fixed prices for design services and provide a clear understanding of the costs up front. The only exceptions are for consultants such as an engineer, certifier, surveyor, or fire assessor (if required) and construction drawings, as we do not know the details until the design is finished and signed off.
3.Concept Design: This stage involves the generation of drawings and ideas to bring your vision to life.
4.Specifications: These are the details that accompany the pictures and selections you make, providing a comprehensive understanding of the project.
5.Organizing Consultants: We will arrange for any necessary consultants, such as an engineer, certifier, surveyor, or fire assessor, waste water management to support the project.
6.Builder Introduction and Pre-Cost: We like to have a pre-cost assessment at the final stages of the concept design to assess the design-to-build investment and adjust the design accordingly.
7.Final Concept Design Sign-Off: After a second builder pre-cost assessment, we will work with you to finalize the concept design.
8.Construction Drawings Quotation and Commencement: Once the concept design is signed off, we will quote your investment and commence work on the construction drawings.
9.Documentation and Handover: On the completion of the construction drawings, we will liaise with the necessary consultants to finalize the documentation and hand it over to you and your chosen builder.

thank you so much Michelle it was awesome working with you and your home is a stunning result x

cheers Smithy ... great to work with guys like you ... makes life fun and exciting

thanks Patrick , its awesome to work with you as well

Hey Rusty thanks heaps, I love working with you, awesome service and support !!!

thank you so much Macushla .. always amazing to work with you

I love working with you ... so much style .. thank you

Cheers Jacques ... love how its all looking at your place!! need to celebrate with some fine wine ... ill get it into the calendar

So much fun doing these little projects with you Tracy, after years of clothes design its fun to play in the retail space, looking forward to doing more and exciting your customers x

Thanks a billion Julie, keeping it fun keeps the magic alive, looking forward to working with you on your renovation plans and creating something amazing with you.

Thank you so much Tracey, was so awesome to work with you and your family... and a beautiful result!!
cheers adrian