UK architect fee planning tool
Architect Fee Calculator
Estimate architect fees by construction budget, hourly support or common domestic design packages. Source dates remain visible rather than being relabelled as newer market data.
Enter a postcode to set the cost region automatically.
Estimated architect fee budget
£3,750 – £9,000Typical planning point £6,380. Source basis: 5–12% of construction cost. For London and the South East, the source notes architect costs can be around 10% above the UK average, so this tool applies that source-specific uplift only to those regions. VAT and third-party statutory or consultant fees should be checked separately.
Benchmark source: Checkatrade architect fees guide. Its detailed domestic fixed-fee table was updated January 2025 and checked again in September 2026. The source also gives a 5–12% construction-cost benchmark, £50–£100 hourly range and notes London / South East costs can be around 10% higher. See sources →