Space Planning & Consultation
Low-commitment consultations that map layouts, budgets, and timelines before you embark on full renovation or property purchase decisions.
Service description
We analyse your current or prospective space, uncover constraints, and provide preliminary layouts plus realistic budgets so you can decide with confidence before committing to a full build.
Ideal for homeowners comparing renovation options, buyers assessing potential, or businesses planning refreshesour reports focus on feasibility, not sales pressure. If you later engage us for the project, your consultation fee is credited toward the contract.
Scope handled end-to-end
Everything you need to evaluate possibilities, budgets, and next steps.
- Initial Site Visit On-site review of layout, light, ventilation, and constraints.
- Space Analysis Measurements, zoning ideas, and structural considerations.
- Needs Assessment Lifestyle, team size, or operational requirements.
- Preliminary Floor Plans Two to three layout options with furniture placement.
- Budget Feasibility Cost ranges for different scope levels and finishes.
- Design Direction Style references, material suggestions, and palette ideas.
- Timeline Projection Expected durations for design, approvals, and build.
- Permit Guidance Identification of approvals or consultants required.
- Written Summary Documentation of findings, recommendations, and next steps.
- Follow-up Q&A One round of clarifications after presentation.
Why choose Mankind
Practical advice rooted in hundreds of real-world builds.
We tell you whats achievable and where compromises are neededbefore you invest in full drawings.
Experience from 1,000+ projects means we spot layout and regulatory issues early.
Consultations remain exploratory; fees are credited only if you choose to proceed with us.
Typical timeline benchmarks
Most consultations wrap within two weeks, from visit to presentation and follow-up.
Site Visit
1 2 hours on-siteWalkthrough, measurements, and discussion of goals.
Analysis & Proposal
3 5 working daysFloor plans, budgets, and recommendations compiled.
Presentation Meeting
1 hourReview findings, layout options, and decision pathways.
Follow-Up Support
Ongoing as neededClarify questions or adjust assumptions before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Clear expectations before you invest in a full renovation.
Is the consultation a sales pitch? Its advisory.
We deliver floor plans, budgets, and recommendations whether or not you hire us afterward.
Can I use the plans elsewhere? Yes.
The preliminary layouts belong to you. Detailed construction drawings require a separate design engagement.
How accurate are the budgets? Within 15 20%.
Theyre ideal for planning; final quotes depend on detailed measurements and material selections.
Do you consult on prospective purchases? Definitely.
We join property viewings to estimate renovation costs before you decide to buy.
Can you review another designers proposal? Yes.
Bring their drawings and quotationwell provide an honest second opinion on feasibility and pricing.



BR 13095
MY 8860
VN 7538
US 5902
CN 4041
IQ 3493
BD 2870
IN 2120
