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Fees & Costs

Q: How does Houz Design charge for architectural services?

A:
We offer a fixed architectural fee tailored to each individual project. This includes everything from concept design right through to approval — whether that’s a planning decision or a granted building warrant.

Our proposals break down:

  • What services are included

  • What’s not included

  • Any potential additional costs (e.g. engineering, SAP reports)

We make it clear from the start so there are no surprises.

Q: What if the council comes back with changes or objections — do you charge more?

A:
No — revisions are included. Our fee isn’t just for producing drawings — it covers the entire process through to a decision. If the local authority requests design amendments or further clarification (for either planning or building warrants), we handle all that as part of our service.

We only charge additional fees if:

  • The client makes significant changes to the brief after designs are already submitted

  • A completely new application or redesign is required due to a change in direction

In most normal circumstances, everything needed to secure approval is included within the original fixed fee.

Q: What extra costs might I need to budget for beyond the architectural fee?

A:
You may need to cover additional statutory fees or third-party consultant costs, depending on the project. Here’s a typical guide:

ItemTypical Cost RangeNotes

  • Planning Application Fee£360 – £700Paid to your local council. We confirm the exact amount for you.

  • Building Warrant Fee Based on build value E.g. ~£1,080 for a £150k build. Payable to the council.

  • Structural Engineer (SER Cert.)£700 – £2,500Required for most structural work — we’ll source and manage this.

  • SAP & U-Value Calculations£250 – £400Needed for energy compliance — we coordinate these for you.

  • Ordnance Survey Maps£60 – £150Used for planning submissions.

  • Drainage/Soakaway Design£700 – £1,500May be needed for some rural or complex projects.

We always advise you in advance and can obtain the quotes directly from trusted third-party consultants.

Q: Do you manage these extra services for me?

A:
Yes — Houz Design will:

  • Liaise with structural engineers, energy assessors, or surveyors

  • Oversee any third-party work

  • Review and integrate their information into your submission

  • Keep you updated at each step

 

This means you don’t have to juggle multiple contacts — and you stay fully informed.

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