Home Extensions & Renovations: Who does what on your project

When you start planning your home extension or renovation project, you’ll meet a range of professionals — and it can be confusing to know who does what.

Here’s a quick guide:

• Designer: creates the design, layout, visuals, and coordinates/ prepares drawings for planning & building warrants.

• Structural Engineer: designs the structural elements so it’s safe & meets regulations.

• Quantity Surveyor (QS): estimates costs, helps with tendering & budgeting.

• Builder / Contractor: carries out the construction work.

• Building Control / Inspector: checks the work complies with regulations at key stages.

A good designer coordinates all these roles — and helps keep everyone on the same page.

If you’d like help assembling the right team for your project, feel free to reach out.