One contract, one budget
A single agreement covering design and construction — no gaps between scopes for costs to hide in.
Design & Build
One team, from
first sketch to
final finish.
A design-led residential building
service for homeowners who want a
beautifully, resolved project, clear
costs and one accountable team from
concept through completion.
Why design & build
The most expensive gap in construction is the one between the designer and the builder.
In a traditional project, the design is often developed first and priced in detail later. If the drawings, budget and construction methods are not aligned early, this can lead to changes, delays and difficult cost decisions once the project is already underway.
Skylon closes that gap. We develop the design around real budgets, buildability and programme from the very beginning, so every major decision is understood before work begins, reducing uncertainty, delays and unexpected costs on site.
How it Works
From sketch to keys
- 1. Consultation. Your site, your brief, your budget, honestly discussed.
- 2. Design & feasibility. Concepts developed against real costs, planning strategy included.
- 3. Fixed proposal. An itemised price and programme you can plan around.
- 4. Construction. In-house trades, a named site manager, a written report every fortnight.
- 5. Handover & aftercare. Certified, documented, snag-free, and we stay reachable.
Scope
What’s included
- ✓ Design development, from concept sketches to construction drawings.
- ✓ Planning & building control, applications, liaison and certified compliance.
- ✓ Structural coordination, engineers and specialists managed under one roof.
- ✓ Full construction, structure, envelope, M&E, finishes.
- ✓ Bespoke joinery & spray finishes, from our own workshop.
- ✓ Programme & cost reporting, in writing, every two weeks.
What it changes
Four problems D&B removes
Costs clarified early
Budgets are tested as the design develops, reducing shocks later.
Designed to be built
Details are resolved with construction in mind, including bespoke joinery and finishes.
Faster overall
Design, approvals and site planning are coordinated to reduce delays.
Fair questions
Before you ask
We already have an architect — can you still help?
Yes. We regularly build from architects’ designs and can join at any stage — pricing, value-engineering and delivering the scheme while keeping your designer involved. Design & Build is one way we work, not the only way.
Is Design & Build more expensive?
Usually the opposite over the life of a project: costs are engineered into the design early, and variations — the classic budget killer — largely disappear. Our proposals are itemised, so you can see exactly what you are paying for.
Do we lose control of the design?
No — you gain a design partner whose drawings come with a price attached. Every significant decision is presented with options and costs before it is made, and nothing proceeds without your sign-off.
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Let’s build something worth keeping.
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