Terms and Conditions 

DWG PLANS Sheffield is an architectural services company covering Sheffield and the surrounding areas,  providing clients with professional computer-generated drawings for extension work, which include existing and proposed elevation views, floor plans and roof plans needed to process residential planning applications. DWG PLANS Sheffield are draughtsman rather than architects and as such do not belong or are members of The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

The following terms and conditions shall form the basis of a contract between the client (“Client”) and DWG PLANS Sheffield (“Firm”) in the event that the client decides to proceed and accepts this proposal:

1. The Firm agrees to provide the services outlined in this proposal for the fee outlined on the quote.

2. The Client undertakes to pay the fee set out above in accordance with the agreed payment terms.

3. The Firm undertakes to consult with the Client in order to facilitate the completion of the agreed milestones above.

4. The Client undertakes to provide the Firm with clear instructions and guidance when required and supply accurate information if using the client’s sketches. Any dimensions taken by the client is the client’s responsibility should these be in-accurate.

5. The Firm will ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

6. The Firm shall undertake all of its work with professionalism and due care.

7. The Client undertakes not to withhold payment for any reason. If the Client requests to withdraw from employing the Firm after this contract has been accepted, then a payment of 50% of the total sum will be charged. Interest will be paid at 10% of the total sum of the amount owed if payment has not been received 7 days after the invoice has been sent.

8. The firm will allow for one full revision free of charge and minor amendments, but major amendments/changes to the design or completely new design layouts along with additional consultations will be charged at £100 per hour. If the Client does not respond within 7 days of plans being sent or without good reason to the delay the firm will take this as the Client is content with the plans and an invoice will be sent for the works done up to that point.

9. Should the client decide not to proceed with submitting the plans to the council than an invoice will be sent for works carried out up to that point. The client is required to settle this invoice within 7 days of this date. For every week not paid from this date 10% interest is added to the total owed.

10. Should the client decide not to proceed with the plans after the survey has been carried out then a survey fee of £550 will be invoiced. The client is to inform DWG Plans Ltd the same day.

11. Any subsequent agreements between the Firm and the Client shall be added as separated signed and dated appendices and will override the terms of this architectural proposal.

12. The Firm is not responsible for delays due to outside agencies such as planning or government authorities, builders’ merchants, shipping and transit companies and third-party contractors.

13. The Firm is not responsible for delays due to unforeseen eventualities or acts of God such as poor weather, flooding, natural disaster etc.

14. The Client agrees to the Firm photographing the property for reference.

15. The Client agrees to the Firm using drawings created for the project for advertising and promotional purposes on the condition that all identifiable and personal information is omitted.

16. The Firm does not take any responsibility for any amendments or modifications which are requested by the Client’s local council following the submittal of the planning application. Subsequent amendments are charged at £200 per revision.

17. The Firm does not take any responsibility for any information or drawings supplied by Sub-contractors or third parties.

18. If the client wishes the Firm to submit the planning application forms to the client’s local council the application fee will need to be paid to the Firm before the application is submitted.

19. The Firm does not take any responsibility for any additional information the local planning authority asks for after the planning application has been submitted. Any additional information that incurs a cost will be passed on to the client and will have to be paid directly to the third party.

20. The firm does not guarantee that planning approval will be granted. The decision is for the client’s local council to decide.

21. The firm does not take responsibility for any measurements provided by the client if a survey has not been taken specifically by the firm.

22. All quotes are valid for 30 days unless sated otherwise.

23. It is the responsibility of the client to address any build over consent or repositioning of inspection chambers and drains and obtain permission from their local water board. DWG Plans takes not responsibility for any fees occurred. More information can be found in this link. Build over a sewer (stwater.co.uk)

24. It is the responsibility of the client to check if they require and obtain party wall agreements.

25. The verbal or written consent from the client to engage the firm in employment will be taken that the client agrees to the terms and conditions in this contract even if this contract is not signed.

26. It is the responsibility of the client to remove any planning conditions that the approval letter refers to.