Fees

An Investment, Not an Expense

An Architect's fee is often thought of as an expense, however, it is best to understand it as an investment. When you think about your project, you're not just buying a few drawings - you're making a major financial commitment. Most clients end up investing tens of thousands of pounds in construction, and for many projects the total can easily reach into the hundreds of thousands. At that level, it makes sense to have an architect on your side to protect that investment, reduce costly mistakes and help you get the best possible value from the money you're spending.

I am a fully registered and qualified Architect which is a protected title. To be on the ARB Register of Architects and to call myself an Architect professionally, I must have qualifications that prove my knowledge and skills, and I must maintain and develop my knowledge and skills throughout my career. I must meet the standards of conduct and practice set out in the Architects Code, and carry appropriate insurance to provide protection if things happen to go wrong.

Protecting Your Budget

Hiring me will help you set a realistic brief and budget from the outset, so money is spent where it makes the greatest difference rather than on reactive changes on site. Clear drawings, specifications and tender information reduce misunderstandings with builders, which is often where unexpected overspends arise.

Adding Long-Term Property Value

Good architecture makes your home more desirable to future buyers by improving layout, light, flow and character, often increasing market value by more than the fee itself. Well-considered planning of space can avoid the need for future extensions or alterations, meaning you invest once and enjoy the benefits for decades.

Reducing Risk and Stress

As a registered Architect, I am trained to navigate planning policy, building regulations and technical standards, helping you avoid costly refusals, delay or remedial works. By coordinating consultants and overseeing quality on site, I reduce the risk of defects, disputes and programme slippage that can quickly eclipse the cost of my fee.

Improving Comfort and Running Costs