Pricing Simple as 1…2…3…

  • 1. Initial design and Deposit

    Design Fees start as little as £50, this covers the initial design time and materials involved for prototyping test fits. Before any payment is made, we’ll discuss the project with you and provide a free, no-obligation estimate for the full cost. Once you’re happy, the deposit is paid and we begin the design process.

  • 2. Commencement

    Once the design is finalised and approved, we’ll confirm the full project price with you. At this stage, 50% of the remaining balance will be due before production begins. The design is now locked in, meaning we’re ready to move forward — no more edits, just focused manufacturing and delivery planning.

  • 3. Completion

    When your parts are finished and ready, the final payment is due upon delivery or collection. If your order needs posting, we’ll have already agreed on the shipping costs earlier in the process, so there are no surprises at this stage.

    Parts will be made available after payment is received in full.

Bespoke Projects & Flexible Terms

  • Standardised Pricing suits most smaller design and manufacturing jobs, however some projects are a little more complex — and we’re more than happy to accommodate that. If your needs fall outside the standard structure, we can arrange a longer consultation to discuss your exact requirements. Whether it’s a long-term production run, specialist material sourcing, bulk material purchasing, machine leasing, or contract manufacturing, we’re open to building a tailored arrangement that works for you.

    These bespoke terms are ideal for clients with unique technical needs, larger-scale ambitions, or ongoing production goals. If you think your project might need something more flexible, just let us know — we’ll work with you to create a clear, fair plan that fits.

Partnerships

  • Looking for a solid manufacturing partner? We don’t just do one-off jobs — at North Lakes Design (NLD) we’re game for long-term collaborations. If you’ve got designs, prototypes, or production-ready CAD files, we can slot in behind you and take care of the rest.

    If you’re after a reliable, no-nonsense additive manufacturing partner — let’s meet and discuss how we can work together.

    Need some inspiration? Here are just some ideas of how we can work together.

    You bring the design, we print the parts— you’ve already done the hard thinking; send us your files (.STL, .STEP, etc.), and we’ll handle orientation, support-structure prep, printing, finishing and shipping. Ideal when you want to stay lean and outsource the grunt work.

    Ongoing production & batch runs — need 10, 100 or 1000 parts? We can do short runs or small series manufacturing with consistent quality. Great for startups, small OEMs or anyone needing volume without committing to expensive tooling.

    Hybrid manufacturing & integration — Whether you need inserts, embedded hardware, or printed parts to slot into larger assemblies, we’ll get your parts ready to integrate seamlessly. Nuts, bolts, heat-set inserts, wiring — whatever’s needed.

    Long-term collaboration & tailored agreements — For regular clients or ongoing projects, we’re open to negotiating flexible terms: bulk-material purchasing, bulk printing, contract manufacturing or dedicated production scheduling.