What it costs to work with me
Fixed fees, stage by stage
Each stage has its own fixed fee, set out in your proposal.
You can stop at the end of any stage, with no penalty.
A fee only changes if the scope changes, and I'll explain any change in writing before the work is done.
I'm not VAT registered
TYPICAL FEES
| Project | Typical fee | Usually covers |
|---|---|---|
| Extensions and renovations | £3,500 to £9,500 | Survey, design, planning application, building regulations drawings, structural coordination |
| One-off and replacement houses | £11,000 to £22,000 | Design, planning and technical drawings; the fee depends on house size, site complexity and how involved I am on site |
| Assigned Certifier (Republic only) | £3,500 to £6,500 | Inspection plan, inspections at key stages, collecting certificates, lodging the completion certificate |
| Project Clarity Review | £450 | Site or home visit and a written plan; credited against the design fee if you appoint me within 12 months |
Why the call is free and the Review isn't.
The 15 minute call is free because it's about whether we're a good fit. The Project Clarity Review is paid because it's proper advice about your site or house: a visit, an assessment and a written plan you keep.
Projects in the Republic: BCAR and the Assigned Certifier
In the Republic, new houses and extensions over 40 square metres come under the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations, known as BCAR. Normally that means appointing an Assigned Certifier, who prepares an inspection plan, inspects the work at key stages and lodges the completion certificate. The building can't be opened or occupied until that certificate is registered.
If you're building a single house or extending your own home, you can choose to opt out of statutory certification. I'll explain what that means for your project, including what lenders and future buyers may ask for.
I'm a registered Assigned Certifier, so I can design and certify. My proposal shows the two fees separately
Costs to budget for separately
Statutory fees: planning and building control fees in Northern Ireland, or commencement and certification fees in the Republic.
Surveys: a topographical survey, plus ground investigation or percolation testing where needed.
Structural engineer: typically £800 to £2,500, needed on most projects.
Other consultants where relevant: energy assessment (SAP or BER), ecology, trees.
Your proposal will say which of these apply
Tell me about it on a free 15 minute call and I'll explain what a proposal would include. Or start with a Project Clarity Review.