ᐅ Architect fees? How much did you pay? What is a typical cost?
Created on: 1 Apr 2020 09:47
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Katrin Freya
Hello everyone,
We are just at the very beginning of our planning process. We have now received a quote from the architect for the design of our semi-detached house. €8,100 for 3 design versions (meaning if the house needs to be completely redesigned three times).
What do you think of this price? That would be €4,050 per half of the house. Is this a reasonable price? What did you pay your architect?
Thank you very much in advance for your answers!
We are just at the very beginning of our planning process. We have now received a quote from the architect for the design of our semi-detached house. €8,100 for 3 design versions (meaning if the house needs to be completely redesigned three times).
What do you think of this price? That would be €4,050 per half of the house. Is this a reasonable price? What did you pay your architect?
Thank you very much in advance for your answers!
In the end, these are phases 1-4, up to the submission of the building permit / planning permission. According to HOAI, for approximately €250,000-300,000 in eligible costs, the official fee for all required documentation would be €12,000-13,000. Whether you receive the complete documentation that must be prepared according to HOAI for €8,100 is initially irrelevant, as long as you have everything needed for the building permit / planning permission.
By the way, I have always found it a bit odd that if you don’t build with a general contractor (GC), you are usually only offered phases 1-4 in the contract. It always feels somewhat like avoiding responsibility.
By the way, I have always found it a bit odd that if you don’t build with a general contractor (GC), you are usually only offered phases 1-4 in the contract. It always feels somewhat like avoiding responsibility.
dobbelhaus schrieb:
The offer is very good. There are many users here who think everything has to be very expensive to be worthwhile; you just shouldn’t take them seriously! dobbelhaus schrieb:
Shouldn’t the services that are paid for at a high price be questioned, or is that irrelevant because expensive has to mean good? What kind of logic is that? It’s like Trump logic.
Your question implies: No matter how expensive something is, you have to evaluate the scope of services and compare it to the cost. Nobody works for free; in this offer, about 100 hours of work are included.
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Katrin Freya2 Apr 2020 10:29@ypg No, she is employed at an engineering firm that was recommended to us by a well-known builder.
Thank you all for the numerous replies! In your early twenties, it’s better to have at least a few contacts who already have construction experience...
Thank you all for the numerous replies! In your early twenties, it’s better to have at least a few contacts who already have construction experience...
Zaba12 schrieb:
By the way, I have always found it a bit strange that when you don’t build with a general contractor, you are usually first offered contract phases 1-4. It always feels somewhat like a way to avoid responsibility. I’m a little lost on what you mean there. Many homeowners who are smart enough not to completely cut out the independent architect don’t want to be supported any further than until the approved building permit / planning permission. It is often believed—wrongly—that the tendering phase is something you can handle yourself as a DIY task—but that’s a mistake!
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knalltüte2 Apr 2020 18:00Hello, may I join the discussion? The topic fits perfectly...
After a long, informative Webex session today, the architect shared his ideas regarding the wall, roof, and ceiling structures, among other things, and provided a cost estimate. I am attaching both the estimate and his draft contract here. The architect is a certified engineer, architect, and energy consultant, and so far we are very impressed with him. His costs also seem reasonable to me.
Nevertheless, I would like to have an independent third-party review. I want to make sure nothing important or consequential is overlooked.
The only point that seems extremely high to me is the structural engineering fee, but this work might be handled by the construction company anyway.
After a long, informative Webex session today, the architect shared his ideas regarding the wall, roof, and ceiling structures, among other things, and provided a cost estimate. I am attaching both the estimate and his draft contract here. The architect is a certified engineer, architect, and energy consultant, and so far we are very impressed with him. His costs also seem reasonable to me.
Nevertheless, I would like to have an independent third-party review. I want to make sure nothing important or consequential is overlooked.
The only point that seems extremely high to me is the structural engineering fee, but this work might be handled by the construction company anyway.
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