A unique and

affordable service
to deal with all
your extension
& renovation
requirements

FOR ONLY

€2250
Plus VAT

Give yourself some space.

 1. Call Out
One of our architects will call
out to your home, where we
will carry out a survey and take
some photographs. During the
visit we will discuss the areas of
your home that you would like to
change, talk about your “wish list”
is, and discover how you would
like to live in your home.
Please Note:
1. W e require at least 24 hours for cancellations of
this service.
2. Travel costs may apply if outside of the greater
Dublin area
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2. Design 3. Handover 4. Y
 ou take it
We will then return to the office and On completion of the report, which from here
compile your report, which consists of: usually takes 3-4 weeks, we will meet The package provides you with
you again in our offices to go through all of the information necessary to
1. F ully dimensioned A3 design layout our proposals and recommendations take the project forward yourself.
plans for each option personally.
2. 3D illustrations If you would like us to be further
If you have any questions, we will be involved in the project please give
3. A
 look and feel guide you can call
happy to go through them with you on us a call on 01 661 9020.
on to help you take your project
the day.
further with supplier & builder
recommendations
Recommendations:
Questions and Reference Material: We send a briefing document for you to jot down any questions before our visit to make sure we address all of the points that you wish to go
through. If you have any magazine clippings or inspiration images please let us know.
Drawings: If you have any drawings of your home it is very useful to have these to hand on the day of the visit as they can provide a very good form of reference. We will also carry
out a brief survey ourselves.

How long does the call out take?
We allow 1 hour for the call out.
During which we will discuss your
requirements with you while looking
at the areas you want to focus on. We
then take a dimensional survey of
those areas.
When do I need to pay?
The full fee is payable on the day by
cash or cheque or prior to the call out
by bank transfer.
FAQ
What does the survey involve?
This is a dimensional survey where we
measure the floor area of the house
you wish to focus on.
How many options will we get?
Usually we provide 2-3 options, these
are based on the information you give
us on the day of the call out.
How long does it take to return the
finished Optimise Home Report?
You will get your Optimise Home
report within 3-4 weeks of the call out.
We will call you to arrange a suitable
time for the presentation in our office
at 34 Fitzwilliam Street Upper.
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Will I get a kitchen design?
We will give you a layout design for
your new kitchen, this will indicate
locations of appliances and kitchen
style. We have recommended kitchen
suppliers that would be happy to meet
with you to design the details of the
kitchen.
Can I build from the plans given in
the Optimise Home report?
The drawings you will receive are
not construction drawings, they are
suitable for initial discussions with a
builder. Optimise Design can provide
a full set of construction drawings for
an additional fee.
Is there any follow up?
The Optimise Home service is a one
off package intended to give you
the tools you would need to take the
project on yourself. It includes 1 call
out visit and a further meeting in our
offices to hand over the report . Any
further follow up or design work would
be subject to additional fees.
Will I get advice on interior
design?
The 3Ds included in your package are
suggestive to use of materials but no
specification is provided. Optimise
Design provide a turn key Interior
Design service, please give us a call if
you wish to discuss this service further.
Do you give advice on insulation?
We can advise on insulation and point
you in the direction of recommended
companies. The Optimise Home
service does not specify insulation for
your project, this is usually dealt with at
Tender stage.
Will I need a structural engineer?
Depending on the scope of works
you are looking to undertake it can be
useful/ essential to employ a structural
engineer. In our handover meeting
we can advise you on this and
recommend a suitable engineer.
Do you recommend builders?
We have a number of builders that we
can recommend. Please ask at the
handover meeting if you would like
us to put you in touch with the most
appropriate builder for your job.
Do you recommend suppliers?
The Optimise Home package
includes our recommended look and
feel, we can recommend suppliers
that we use on a regular basis who will
help you achieve this.
How long does the handover take?
The handover meeting typically takes
1 hour. We meet you in our office and
present you with your designs. We
will fully explain the design and can
answer any questions that you have.
Will I get drawings to take away?
Yes, you will receive printed CAD
drawings of all options and a USB key
with screenshots of your 3D model.
We also provide a look and feel
booklet with helpful tips and tricks
within the package.
Can I ask for changes to the
drawings?
The drawings you receive are based
on the brief you give us on the day
of the call out. We will prepare up to
3 options. If you would like a further
option having seen our proposals
there would be a further charge for this
design work.
Can I use the drawings to form
part of a planning application?
No, an application for Planning
Permisson requires a particular
set of drawings and documents in
accordance with your local council.
Optimise Design can provide this
service for you at an additional cost.
What if I would like to go ahead
with the project?
If you wish to take the project further
but need a helping hand, please give
us a call and we can speak to you
about our architectural services. We
can draft up a fee proposal to suit your
specific requirements.