Hello all
We've just been given a quote/estimate from a RIBA architect for c£4k (estimated build cost £25k) for a dormer loft conversion. This is at a discounted hourly rate. He has done a preliminary feasibility drawing at no charge, and the rest of the costs are broken down into
(a) measured survey of existing building/land (£720),
(b) prelim consultations (£480),
(c) planning application drawings (£480),
(d) Building Regs application and construction drawings (£960),
(e) schedule of works/tendering (£480), and
(f) site admin, construction stage (£960).
Would you agree these costs were acceptable?
We could go without (e) and (f), and aren't sure what (a) entails. We only need a 'basic' two bedroom plus shower/wc conversion, and obviously don't want to pay for any more than is necessary. Other estimates we've had, from people recommended by builders, have come in much much lower (!), and these are for planning and building regs drawings/applications.
He's been really helpful, etc, but are we paying over the odds for him being with RIBA, and would we taking any risks going for an architectural technician or non-RICS registered chartered surveyor for basic drawings?
We're in Greater London.
Thanks in advance
We've just been given a quote/estimate from a RIBA architect for c£4k (estimated build cost £25k) for a dormer loft conversion. This is at a discounted hourly rate. He has done a preliminary feasibility drawing at no charge, and the rest of the costs are broken down into
(a) measured survey of existing building/land (£720),
(b) prelim consultations (£480),
(c) planning application drawings (£480),
(d) Building Regs application and construction drawings (£960),
(e) schedule of works/tendering (£480), and
(f) site admin, construction stage (£960).
Would you agree these costs were acceptable?
We could go without (e) and (f), and aren't sure what (a) entails. We only need a 'basic' two bedroom plus shower/wc conversion, and obviously don't want to pay for any more than is necessary. Other estimates we've had, from people recommended by builders, have come in much much lower (!), and these are for planning and building regs drawings/applications.
He's been really helpful, etc, but are we paying over the odds for him being with RIBA, and would we taking any risks going for an architectural technician or non-RICS registered chartered surveyor for basic drawings?
We're in Greater London.
Thanks in advance