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hygr · 21-12-2010 09:36PM #1

we have an acrchitect who is charging 16,500 for architectural services, 2,100 for engineering services and 18,500 for construction management -- how does this sound -- building to high specifications

Poor Uncle Tom · 21-12-2010 11:07PM

What are you getting for your money?

Mellor · 22-12-2010 12:47AM

Building what?

muffler · 22-12-2010 01:49AM

Mellor wrote: »

Building what?

For the money stated it must be a multiple housing development.

hygr · 22-12-2010 11:09PM

building a passive 2300 sq ft house - architect offering a one stop shop at above prices to high specification - complete turn key house -- these are prices for construction work

muffler · 22-12-2010 11:14PM

hygr wrote: »

these are prices for construction work

Eh?

Im lost. Are you talking about the architects fees or the construction cost?

Builderfromhell · 28-12-2010 12:56AM

I hope you appreciate the previous comments were probably made in shock and dis-belief.

At the height of the building boom I would have been paid much less for design, apply for PP, supervise construction including sourcing good sub-contractors as houses were direct build. I had a loose arrangement with clients and often brought materials to site myself just to keep things moving along. My fee was closer to 5,000 per house and I have professional indemnity insurance.

I appreciate it is a passive house but without going into too much detail you should get a very clearly written description of services from your Architect. I paid a local Engineer 300 to oversee foundation pour and agree roof - 2 visits.

There are many gifted and passionate Architects and Technicians out there who are both knowledgeable and experienced in passive housing. I'd certainly talk to a few people.

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