We sit between budget online drawing services and traditional architects, MCIAT chartered, 30% below architect rates, with a council-ready drawing review across all 33 London boroughs.
| Feature | Budget service | Us (AD London) | RIBA Architect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualification | None / unregulated | MCIAT Chartered | RIBA / ARB |
| Fees (extension) | £300-600 | £8,000-15,000 | |
| Fee model | Fixed | Fixed | 8-15% of build cost |
| Measured survey | Sometimes | Always included | Always included |
| Building regs | Extra cost | Included (Complete) | Included |
| Structural calcs | Not included | Included (Complete) | Extra cost |
| Council submission | DIY | Full agent service | Full agent service |
| PI insurance | Often none | £2m | £1-5m |
| Planning review | Basic checks | Policy-led review | Policy-led review |
| Turnaround | 1-2 weeks | 3-4 weeks | 6-12 weeks |
| Revisions | Limited | Unlimited | Depends on contract |
| All 33 boroughs | Varies | Yes | Varies |
Not "designers" — genuinely chartered architectural technologists with CIAT accreditation and £2m PI insurance.
Same planning and building regs outcomes.
Applications are prepared for council review before submission. We know what London planners look for because we do this every day.
No hourly rates, no scope creep, no percentage-of-build-cost shocks.
Deep experience with every borough's Article 4 Directions, conservation areas, and local planning quirks.
Planning, building regs, structural calcs, Party Wall — one chartered team handles it all. No coordinating 3 contractors.
Passed planning with Hackney first time on a fairly bold mansard proposal. Better drawings than the architect quote we'd been sitting on for six months, at less than half the price.
London projects · client-ready drawings · council-ready drawing review
Pick a slot that suits you. No obligation and no sales pressure, just straight answers on your planning route.
Free quote in 60 seconds. MCIAT chartered.
Get my free quote →Or contact us about your project first
