What fees do Architects charge?
Architects’ fees are commonly charged as a percentage of the project cost, an agreed lump sum or a time charge. However, they may be a combination of these. A percentage fee is a proportion of the cost of the project. All the ways of an architect being compensated for the work done will be based on a number of factors including the size and complexity of the project. Importantly the fee will also reflect the education and qualifications required to be an architect and the particular architect’s skill and reputation. Small or simple projects will normally attract a lower total fee than those that are large or complex. Usually it will not include the services of other consultants or authority fees. It should be anticipated that expenses which are unusual or outside the original agreed scope of the engagement and not included in the base fees, will occur during the provision of architectural services and should be clearly identified in the Agreement that you sign with your architect. Thes
