# Architect Partnership in Gerrards Cross

Appointed as principal contractor for architect-led schemes. Drawings are the brief. Delivered for Gerrards Cross (SL9), Home Counties, by HXL Construction under a single JCT contract, coordinated with Buckinghamshire Council.

## Overview
HXL delivers architect partnership in Gerrards Cross 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

## Gerrards Cross: local context
**Property stock.** 1930s and post-war detached homes on generous plots, contemporary new builds on mature sites, traditional mock-Tudor and Arts-and-Crafts properties.

**Planning and conservation.** Conservation coverage limited, but Chilterns AONB considerations apply at the town's edges. Local planning authority: Buckinghamshire Council.

**Typical scope in Gerrards Cross:**
- Full demolition and ground-up rebuild retaining façade
- Double-storey wrap-around extensions
- Loft conversions with new dormer structures
- Pool houses, gyms, home cinemas
- Landscape and driveway schemes

## 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 Gerrards Cross?** Yes. HXL delivers architect partnership across Gerrards Cross (SL9) and the wider Home Counties, as a principal contractor under a single JCT contract.

**Who is the local planning authority for Gerrards Cross?** Buckinghamshire Council. Conservation coverage limited, but Chilterns AONB considerations apply at the town's edges.

**What properties does HXL work on in Gerrards Cross?** 1930s and post-war detached homes on generous plots, contemporary new builds on mature sites, traditional mock-Tudor and Arts-and-Crafts properties.

## Related
- Architect Partnership (overview): https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/services/architect-partnership
- Construction in Gerrards Cross: https://hxlconstruction.co.uk/areas/gerrards-cross

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