Hello everyone,
I have been reading this forum for some time now and have also done some research on the topic.
However, I do have a question. I’m still not completely clear on how working with an architect actually works. I understand that architects charge their fees according to HOAI.
The thing is, we haven’t fully decided yet whether we want a solid construction house designed by an architect in cooperation with a local builder, or a prefabricated house. One of the key factors in this decision will naturally be the price. So in order to have a basis for comparison, besides the prefabricated house offers (we are already in early talks here), we would also need a first floor plan from the architect, which would then allow for a cost estimate or a quotation.
But at what point does the architect start charging a fee? Is it already for creating the floor plan? Because if I decide against it afterward, that money would be wasted, and I’m not really willing to accept that.
So how does this work properly? Can I get a proposal created for free? And are there specific terms or agreements I should pay attention to?
Thanks in advance for your help!
I have been reading this forum for some time now and have also done some research on the topic.
However, I do have a question. I’m still not completely clear on how working with an architect actually works. I understand that architects charge their fees according to HOAI.
The thing is, we haven’t fully decided yet whether we want a solid construction house designed by an architect in cooperation with a local builder, or a prefabricated house. One of the key factors in this decision will naturally be the price. So in order to have a basis for comparison, besides the prefabricated house offers (we are already in early talks here), we would also need a first floor plan from the architect, which would then allow for a cost estimate or a quotation.
But at what point does the architect start charging a fee? Is it already for creating the floor plan? Because if I decide against it afterward, that money would be wasted, and I’m not really willing to accept that.
So how does this work properly? Can I get a proposal created for free? And are there specific terms or agreements I should pay attention to?
Thanks in advance for your help!
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B.Nutzerin29 Sep 2014 11:38Oh yes, I would definitely be interested in the link!
We want to build in the Ostalb district – that is about one hour east of Stuttgart and one hour north of Ulm.
We want to build in the Ostalb district – that is about one hour east of Stuttgart and one hour north of Ulm.
B.Nutzerin schrieb:
But when does the architect actually receive a fee? Already for drafting a floor plan? Because if I then decide against it, that would be money wasted, and I somehow don’t agree with that 😱 I go to a restaurant I don’t know, order an appetizer, and of course I don’t get to avoid paying for it just to see if I like the food here at all. If I don’t like it, then I have just wasted money... I just don’t see it that way 😉
Honestly, anyone who does work should be paid for it, right? Whether you can or want to use it later is entirely your own issue.
Best regards
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B.Nutzerin29 Sep 2014 13:16Well, I don’t quite see it that way. I used to purchase services in the service sector. There, the providers had to invest time upfront creating sometimes very detailed, lengthy proposals that I or the department stakeholders could understand, just to possibly be awarded the contract... or not. And they certainly didn’t get paid by us for that effort 😉
It’s not like I expect a fully planned house for free.
That’s why I asked how it works with architects—I’ve already received an answer, by the way ;-)
It’s not like I expect a fully planned house for free.
That’s why I asked how it works with architects—I’ve already received an answer, by the way ;-)
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Doc.Schnaggls29 Sep 2014 14:16Hello,
yes, I know the area well.
We are building in the Böblingen district, west of Stuttgart.
The selection process is described in September 2013.
Regards,
Dirk
yes, I know the area well.
We are building in the Böblingen district, west of Stuttgart.
The selection process is described in September 2013.
Regards,
Dirk
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toxicmolotof29 Sep 2014 14:35Well, an architect is not a service provider. It is more accurate to compare them to a composer.
Before the score is created, you have a rough idea of their price (HOAI); the costs for the orchestra that will perform the creation can be requested directly from the orchestra provider. The composer also has a rough understanding of the prices.
However, the decision between a prefab house, general contracting, an architect, or a hybrid approach is a fundamental choice, not a question of price comparison.
Before the score is created, you have a rough idea of their price (HOAI); the costs for the orchestra that will perform the creation can be requested directly from the orchestra provider. The composer also has a rough understanding of the prices.
However, the decision between a prefab house, general contracting, an architect, or a hybrid approach is a fundamental choice, not a question of price comparison.
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B.Nutzerin29 Sep 2014 14:49For me, an architect is a service provider ;-)
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