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  C&JM CONSULTANTS

Chartered Architects
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fax: 020 8875 0550
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OUR SERVICES AND FEES

OUR SERVICE IS BASED ON THE RIBA PLAN OF WORK
This sets out what clients should expect from their architect.

We charge our fee on a % of the estimated cost of the scheme and finally, at the same % on the cost of the finished job. The fee will vary from about 14% to 17.5% on works involving existing buildings, buildings in conservation areas and listed buildings, but will be lower % for new build on a clear site......

FULL PROJECT FEES
Based on
1.00 TO PREPARE CONCEPT PROPOSALS
We draw up concept schemes for you to consider with us.
RIBA STAGE C
15% of the total fee
or quoted based on hourly rates
2.00
TO PREPARE AN AGREED SCHEME, TO APPLY FOR PLANNING PERMISSION, LISTED BUILDING CONSENT, CONSERVATION AREA CONSENT OR A CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS
To monitor these issues to planning approval.
RIBA STAGE D
25% of the total fee
or quoted based on hourly rates
3.00
TO OBTAIN BUILDING REGULATION APPROVAL
We prepare detailed drawings and a specification/schedule of works as necessary
RIBA STAGE E / F / I
20% of the total fee
or quoted based on hourly rates
4.00
DETAILED DESIGN
We prepare detailed production information to go to the contractors for pricing
RIBA STAGE E - H
20% of the total fee
or quoted based on hourly rates
5.00
ADVICE ON TENDERS TO COMPLETION OF WORKS
this includes supervision and approval of the release of monies from client to the contractor
RIBA STAGE J -L
20% of the total fee
or quoted based on hourly rates
NOT EVERY CLIENT WANTS THE FULL SERVICE
We will quote you a fixed fee for a specific task, however, each job needs careful consideration. If we think you may need to consider a contingency sum, say for a complex planning application, we will always tell you at the outset.

OTHER CHARGEABLE SERVICES
SURVEYS
A measured survey is required unless the client can provide full detailed drawings. We will provide an estimate for this. Our designs will be based on this, and survey drawings must be submitted for planning applications.

HOURLY RATES
For the concept and design of schemes, plus anything in excess of the RIBA Plan of Work, we charge at our hourly rate of £95.00 per hour. For drawing and survey work, we charge at £65.00 per hour

PARTY WALL AWARDS
May be required by neighbours and for these we usually charge at the of £400-£500 per neighbour, or as based on RICS rates.

EXPENSES
Additional cost such as postage, printing, copying of drawings and travel

VAT
VAT is charged on fees and, where applicable, on expenses

INVOICES
Are submitted during or on completion of each stage and our terms are payment within 14 days

OTHER CONSULTANTS FEES
If structural alterations are required, you need to budget for a Structural Engineer to provide drawings and calculations. These details are required for Building Regulation Approval and for the contractor. On a larger job, we would recommend retention of a Quantity Surveyor for initial estimates, and cost planning through the job. All consultants are retained directly by the client