A lower headline fee may cover fewer services. Begin with a shared brief and ask practices to identify the stages, deliverables and assumptions behind their proposal.
Your comparison checklist
- Fixed fee, percentage or time-based fee?
- Which stages and drawings are included?
- Are site visits and revisions limited?
- Are VAT, expenses and statutory charges included?
- Which other consultants will be needed?
- How are changes, delays and additional work charged?
There is no universal architectural fee tariff. Agree the scope and basis of fees in writing before work begins.
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