Fees and expenses
To suit our Clients’ needs we have a variety of fee calculation methods – percentage fees, lump sums, and time charge. Unlike many other architects we can also offer a ‘pay as you go’ option which allows you to choose exactly the services you require and pay for them when their needed.
Percentage fees
For total construction costs between £50,000 and £200,000 our indicative percentage fees depend on building class and are as follows:
New works
| Total construction cost | Class | ||||
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| £ 50,000 | 7.75% | 7% | 6.5% | 6% | 5.5% |
| £ 100,000 | 7% | 6.5% | 6% | 5.5% | 5% |
| £ 200,000 | 6.5% | 6% | 5.25% | 5% | 4.5% |
Existing buildings
| Total construction cost |
Class | ||||
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| £ 50,000 | 11% | 10% | 9.25% | 8.5% | 7.5% |
| £ 100,000 | 10% | 9% | 8% | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| £ 200,000 | 9% | 8.25% | 7.75% | 7% | 6% |
Building Classes
Class 1: Agricultural shed, stables.
Class 2: Community halls; dormitory hostels; warehouses; workshops.
Class 3: Factories; motor garages/showrooms; shops; offices; sports halls; clinics.
Class 4: Food processing units; parsonages and manses; school buildings; health centres; churches; accommodation for the handicapped; surgeries.
Class 5: Houses and flats for individual clients; dental surgeries.
Please contact us for information on fees below £50,000 and above £200,000. Note that every building is individual thus the above figures are indicative and might vary depending on project.
Time charge
Time charges are based on hourly rates for principals and other technical staff. In assessing the hourly rate all relevant factors are considered, including the complexity of the work, the qualifications, experience and responsibility of the architect, and the character of any negotiations. Our hourly rates are as follows:
architect - £ 45/hr
assistant - £ 30/hr
Lump sum fees
If you are concerned about the budget, lump sum fee is probably the best option for you. A fixed figure can be negotiated for any project up to a value of £200,000. Please contact us for further details.
Pay as you go
Our full range of architectural services is broken down into individual components – from site survey, through initial sketches and concept designs, obtaining Planning Permission and Building Warrant, to detail design and project management. You can pick only the components you require, which helps keeping costs under control and lets you choose exactly what you want and when you want.
FREE initial consultation
As part of our commitment to customer satisfaction we offer a free initial consultation either at our offices, your home or on site, please contact us to arrange a suitable date.
