Architect Fees for small side-return Extension

bpk101

The quote in full:

"The cost for a measured survey of part garden, ground, first, loft, roof, front/rear elevation and two sections would be £2,000 + vat."

Sounds insane! Is that really what's required for a small side return kitchen extension and possible dorms loft extension few years down the line? It's a tiny 2 up / 2 down!

System

Is it listed or are you in a conservation area?
You don't need a fully accurate measured survey of the whole house for a side extension, its the fact you want to get the whole place done in case you do more in the future, I wouldn't bother with that until the time comes tbh

tired_dad

I'm paying about 5.5k in total for planning drawings+ building reg drawings inclusive of all additional fees (structural engineer + waterboard fees+ PP fees + BC fees). The whole lot including VAT where needed. This is on a project with a projected 90k build cost. Based in Greater London. Not a RIBA architect but came recommended from friends who have used. In conservation area but no party wall issues.

bpk101

the_r_sole wrote: »

Is it listed or are you in a conservation area?

No not at all, just a run of the mill terraced street in East London.
Another measured survey quote came back at £495 + VAT (2 floor plans, 2 elevations, & 1 section).

The surveyor was suggested by a different architect although the architects words were "they're not brilliant but prices are good and they are usually available".

What does 'not brilliant' mean in the measured survey world? And is £500 worth the risk if our preferred architect has quote £1k and will take full responsibility if drawings are not up to scratch for the job?

theGrinch

too expensive. a local draughtsman or structural engineer will do it for much less

bpk101

theGrinch wrote: »

too expensive. a local draughtsman or structural engineer will do it for much less

Are you referring to the measured survey or the extension plans in general?

03022242

have you decided on an architect?

HeinzTomato

Hello!

Planning very similar work - also in E London. Would love to know how the process went for you...? Any tips re - architects / builders / trades world be massively appreciated.

Thanks, and hope your project went well!