Keeping architect costs down

Question

What can I do to keep architect costs down when planning an extension?

Bogdan · Accepted Answer

It might be a good idea to look for a smaller, newly founded practice driven by expanding their business; their overheads should be more modest than other, more established practices.
Consequently, you might expect a lower fee whilst professionalism and quality are not compromised.

Kevin · Answer

Here at KAL Build we are able to offer very cost effective architectural services. With fixed price costs for all elements of your design

Juan · Answer

Ask for a few quotes, and appoint one who can do both planning and building regs drawings and has enough experience to deal with building control. Cheap designers who only do planning drawings are, more often than not, a false economy. If you get a company small enough to not be registered for VAT purposes, you'll be saving yourself quite a bit in VAT.

Charles · Answer

IF YOU CAN USE EITHER POWERPOINT OR KEYNOTE ON A LAPTOP AND CREATE AN IMAGE OF YOUR DESIGN AND ANY DETAILS YOU REQUIRE I CAN PROVIDE AN ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING FROM WHICH TO WORK. 

ANY DETAILS SUCH AS PURPOSE, POST CODE (THIS WILL HELP IN RESEARCHING PREVIOUS LOCAL APPLICATIONS TO SEE WHICH HAVE FAILED, WHICH HAVE SUCCEEDED AND WHY)

I HAVE FOUND CREATING A 1ST DRAFT OF YOUR IDEA FOR THE EXTENSION ANY LANDSCAPING YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD IS USEFUL PART OF THE PROCESS, WHICH TENDS TO EVOLVE DURING AS THE DRAWINGS ARE PRODUCED.

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU'D LIKE ME TO PRODUCE INITIAL DRAWINGS FOR YOU. THIS COULD ALSO INCLUDE ELEVATIONS AS WELL AS FLOOR PLAN

Ahmed · Answer

very simple ;) AEM Stiwdio is what you are looking for.
you may also make the survey, sketch and dimensions yourself that would save the survey fees.
Looking forward to hearing from you :)

Sam · Answer

Hi Everson,

It totally depends on the size and complexity of what your project entails. Simplicity will keep your costs down.

Thanks

Sam

Jake · Answer

You do not always need to employ an ARB or RIBA Architect for extensions, new builds or remodelling services. As a Chartered Architectural Technologist, I find that my fees often a good deal lower than that of an Architect.

Keeping architect costs down

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