Pricing — Fixed Fees & Transparent Ranges (UK)
Zevlo operates a transparent pricing structure designed to provide cost certainty for development projects across the UK. Our fixed-fee approach eliminates the uncertainty of time-based charging whilst ensuring you receive comprehensive service delivery regardless of project complexity or authority requirements.
Pricing reflects the technical expertise required, typical investigation scope, authority engagement complexity, and deliverable expectations for each service type. Our fees are competitive with market rates whilst providing enhanced value through integrated delivery, single-point accountability, and our extensive database of approved methodologies that accelerate project timescales.
Core Service Pricing Structure
Our pricing is structured around service complexity, deliverable requirements, and typical time investment needed to achieve successful outcomes. All prices include initial consultation, technical assessment, report preparation, authority liaison, and revision handling within defined parameters.
Planning Condition Discharge Services
Building Regulations Compliance
Factors That Influence Pricing
While our pricing structure provides clear guidance, several factors can influence final costs depending on project-specific requirements, site complexity, and authority expectations. Understanding these factors helps ensure accurate budget planning and avoids unexpected cost variations.
Site Complexity and Environmental Constraints
Sites with complex environmental constraints, multiple receptors, or unusual technical challenges require enhanced investigation scope and analysis. Brownfield sites, locations near sensitive receptors, or developments in flood zones typically require more detailed assessment and potentially higher fees.
Proximity to schools, hospitals, conservation areas, or environmental designations can increase assessment complexity and stakeholder consultation requirements, influencing both scope and pricing. Early site evaluation helps identify these factors and ensure accurate cost estimation.
Development Scale and Programme Requirements
Larger developments typically benefit from economies of scale, with per-unit costs reducing as project size increases. However, major developments may require enhanced stakeholder consultation, additional monitoring, or bespoke methodologies that can influence overall pricing.
Expedited delivery requirements or fast-track processing may incur premium pricing to ensure resource allocation and priority handling. Standard delivery timescales are optimised for cost efficiency whilst maintaining quality and compliance standards.
Authority Requirements and Regional Variations
Different local planning authorities have varying expectations for assessment scope, methodology, and evidence quality. London boroughs typically require more detailed assessment than rural authorities, whilst some authorities have specific requirements that influence investigation scope.
Regional variations in ground conditions, climate, or infrastructure can affect assessment requirements. Coastal locations may require enhanced flood risk analysis, whilst urban areas might need more detailed noise assessment or air quality consideration.
Integration and Package Efficiencies
Commissioning multiple services simultaneously enables cost efficiencies through shared site mobilisation, integrated assessment methodologies, and coordinated delivery. Our package pricing reflects these efficiencies and typically provides 15-25% cost savings compared to individual service appointment.
Early engagement during design development enables optimised assessment scope and methodology, potentially reducing overall investigation requirements whilst ensuring comprehensive compliance coverage. This proactive approach typically delivers better value than reactive compliance approaches.
Delivery Timescales and Fast-Track Options
Standard delivery timescales are designed to balance thorough investigation with efficient project progression, typically achieving condition discharge within 6-10 weeks from instruction to authority approval. Fast-track options are available for time-critical projects, with expedited delivery typically achieved within 3-4 weeks for standard assessments.
Standard Delivery Timescales
Timescales include authority review periods and typical revision cycles
Fast-Track Delivery Options
Premium pricing applies: +25-50% depending on urgency
Fixed-Fee Package Pricing
Our package pricing provides significant cost savings for projects requiring multiple services, with transparent fixed fees that eliminate cost uncertainty whilst ensuring comprehensive compliance coverage. Packages are designed around common condition combinations and typical project requirements.
Pre-Commencement Package
Comprehensive pre-start compliance covering all typical pre-commencement conditions
Typical saving: 20-25% vs individual services
Pre-Occupation Package
Testing and verification services for occupation readiness
Price varies by unit count and complexity
Small Sites Residential Package
Streamlined package for 1-10 dwelling developments
Complete compliance solution for smaller projects
Commercial Change of Use Package
Non-domestic compliance for change of use projects
Tailored for retail, office, and mixed-use projects
Frequently Asked Questions
How do your fixed fees work?
Our fixed fees cover all work required to achieve successful condition discharge or Building Regulations compliance, including initial assessment, report preparation, authority liaison, and reasonable revisions. Additional costs only apply for scope changes requested by clients or unforeseen site complexities identified during investigation.
What happens if conditions are rejected by the council?
Our fees include addressing council feedback and resubmitting revised proposals where required. We work closely with planning officers to understand requirements and rarely experience rejection. In the unlikely event of fundamental issues, we'll discuss options including additional investigation or alternative approaches.
Can I choose individual services rather than packages?
Absolutely. While packages provide cost savings for multi-service projects, all services are available individually. We'll recommend the most cost-effective approach based on your specific requirements and can customise packages by adding or removing services as needed.
Do you offer payment terms for larger projects?
Yes, we offer flexible payment terms for larger projects and established clients. Standard terms include staged payments aligned with project milestones, with options for extended payment periods or performance-based arrangements for major developments or repeat clients.
Are there any additional costs I should be aware of?
Our fees are comprehensive but exclude council application fees (typically £96-£462 per condition), any specialist testing equipment hire for unusual requirements, and extraordinary travel costs for remote locations. We'll highlight any potential additional costs during initial consultation.
How do you ensure value for money?
Our value proposition combines technical expertise, efficient delivery, and comprehensive service coverage. We maintain extensive databases of approved methodologies, established authority relationships, and proven processes that typically achieve faster approvals with fewer revision cycles than traditional approaches.