The purpose of this page isn’t to sell you a number. It’s to help you understand how architectural fees work and how I approach them in practice. I work on a fixed-fee basis, broken down by work stage, so from the outset you know what you’re paying for, what’s included, and when fees are due.

Those fixed fees are calculated based on the time, responsibility, and professional input required to deliver the service properly. In doing so, I take on the risk. If a stage takes longer than anticipated, the fee does not increase simply because more time was required. Fees would only change if the scope of works changes, for example, if additional accommodation or services are added. This approach is deliberate and is intended to provide clarity, fairness, and certainty.

Until I’ve had a conversation with you, reviewed the site, and understood your ambitions, it isn’t possible to give a meaningful fee figure. Design constraints, planning context, technical complexity, existing building condition, and overall design ambition all influence the level of work required. These factors can’t be accurately captured without a proper discussion, which is essential to defining the scope responsibly rather than prematurely fixing a number.

That said, I recognise that many people want an early, honest sense of what architectural fees might look like before taking the next step. That’s why I’ve created a fee calculator, which you can access below.

The calculator provides an indicative guide based on typical project types and levels of service. It is not a quote, not a commitment, and not a substitute for a proper conversation. What it does do is help set realistic expectations, give clarity at an early stage, and allow you to explore options without pressure or obligation.

I hope you find it helpful. When you’re ready, the next step is simply a conversation, where we can talk through your project in more detail and establish what a fixed fee would genuinely look like for you.