# Architect Partnership in Chorleywood

Appointed as principal contractor for architect-led schemes. Drawings are the brief. Delivered for Chorleywood (WD3), Home Counties, by HXL Construction under a single JCT contract, coordinated with Three Rivers District Council.

## Overview
HXL delivers architect partnership in Chorleywood and across the wider Home Counties. The majority of HXL's work is delivered in partnership with private residential architects. We are briefed as principal contractor under JCT Standard or Design & Build, treat your drawings as the specification (not a negotiating position), and deliver the scheme to programme and fixed price with a resident project team.

## Capability
- JCT Standard Building Contract (with or without Quantities)
- JCT Design & Build Contract
- Single-stage competitive tender
- Two-stage tender with pre-construction services agreement
- Resident Commercial Lead + Project Manager
- Weekly architect / client progress reporting
- Architect's Instructions and Contract Administrator liaison

## Chorleywood: local context
**Property stock.** Heronsgate private estate, Arts-and-Crafts Metroland detached homes, 1930s mock-Tudor, contemporary rebuilds on half-acre-plus plots. Chilterns AONB sits at the western edge.

**Planning and conservation.** Chorleywood Common protected open space. Conservation area pockets in the historic village core. Green Belt surrounds the built-up area. Local planning authority: Three Rivers District Council.

**Typical scope in Chorleywood:**
- Ground-up rebuilds on mature Metroland plots
- Substantial rear and wrap-around extensions
- Basement excavations under existing footprint
- Pool houses, outbuildings and landscape works
- Loft conversions within roof-form constraints

## Process
01. **Drawings review & cost plan** — Cost plan returned against your tender pack within 10 working days.
02. **Contract negotiation** — JCT form agreed, priced schedule locked, programme dated.
03. **On site** — Weekly reporting to architect and client. AIs tracked, valued and logged.
04. **Practical completion** — Snag-free handover, O&M pack, rectification-period response under contract.

## FAQ
**Does HXL carry out architect partnership in Chorleywood?** Yes. HXL delivers architect partnership across Chorleywood (WD3) and the wider Home Counties, as a principal contractor under a single JCT contract.

**Who is the local planning authority for Chorleywood?** Three Rivers District Council. Chorleywood Common protected open space. Conservation area pockets in the historic village core. Green Belt surrounds the built-up area.

**What properties does HXL work on in Chorleywood?** Heronsgate private estate, Arts-and-Crafts Metroland detached homes, 1930s mock-Tudor, contemporary rebuilds on half-acre-plus plots. Chilterns AONB sits at the western edge.

## Related
- Architect Partnership (overview): https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/services/architect-partnership
- Construction in Chorleywood: https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/areas/chorleywood

Contact: info@hxlconstruction.com · +44 7845 585147 · HXL Construction Ltd, 102 Vine Lane, Uxbridge, London UB10 0BE