Architects fees

Every project runs through our four-step process. We diagnose before we design, so the home you get is the home the site, the budget, and your life actually called for.

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Most architecture practices ask you to appoint them fully before you know what's possible.

We diagnose what’s needed first.

Flowchart of the project process with four main stages: 1. Pre-Design, 2. Design & Planning, 3. Technical & Tender, 4. Construction, with associated steps listed under each stage. The chart includes a horizontal arrow labeled "Know what's possible here (early)" and a note about The Markos Route at the top.

Our Four-Step Process to Deliver Your Project

Infographic showing a four-step process for building a project, from early planning to construction, with labeled stages, key tasks, and considerations for each phase.

STEP 1 - RIBA Stage 0

Pre-Design Study

The pre-design diagnoses what your project needs; it covers:

What's possible on your site
What it will cost to build
Where the risks lie
What the project will look like

The list is not exhaustive, and every pre-design is particular to the project and your needs.

The fees are fixed and agreed before we start: £880–£3,500 depending on site and project complexity. Deducted in full if you appoint us for Design & Planning.

STEPS 2–4 (RIBA Stages 1-6)

Full Design, Planning + Construction

Once the pre-design is complete, the fee proposal is tailored to your project and you. We will also offer you three options, in view of finding a level of service that suits your needs. As an example, you can refer to the diagram below.

A pie chart showing the cost breakdown for a kitchen fit-out, with construction costs making up 73%, VAT on construction 15%, consultants and fees 3%, and architect's fee 10%.

A pie chart illustrating the costs of a £348,000 kitchen fit-out, divided into construction costs, VAT, consultants and fees, and architect's fee, with a title and description highlighting the total project cost and fee details.

Client Reveiws

The ornamental shelving has added to the beauty and uniqueness of the interior space of the home.
Gareth D, Coventry

Eco Home - Faloconbridge
Peter kept me informed throughout the entire process, ensuring our collaboration felt genuine at every stage. My input was always valued and genuinely reflected in the final design.
Mrs N Zarief, Stafford

Bespoke Houseboat
What sets Peter apart is his grasp of craftsmanship and his understanding of every discipline needed to bring a building to life. The result is a cabin that feels genuinely unique.
Stewart B, Eco-Home Builder

Monocoque Cabin
Peter’s Eco-Homes are aesthetically pleasing, highly functional and on budget, demonstrating his deep understanding of form and Eco-Design.
Danny S, Eco-Home Carpenter

Eco-Home Extension - Edgbaston

Frequently Asked Questions

Because a fee quoted before the project is understood is a guess. The pre-design defines the scope and shapes the project you want.
More often than not, we diagnose that you need a different project to the one you thought you did. A phone quote prices the wrong project.
At present, we are not VAT registered, which saves our clients 20% compared to our competitors.
A conversation between us. Describe your site and your ambitions for the project. I will give you an honest first read on route and feasibility, and if it's a fit, the next step is a pre-design.
Yes, every fee proposal comes with three service levels: bronze, silver and gold, the way a kitchen company quotes the same kitchen at three specs.
You pick what works for you and your budget.

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