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Help - is this a reason architect fee for extension?

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  • 20-05-2018 10:26pm
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    dcenrie
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭


    Hi, our house is in Dublin 14, which is a typical 3 beds with a converted garage( our garage is connected to our neighbor’s garage)

    We want to build another bedroom + ensuit on top of the garage, and since we are going to up lift the roof we also want to decorate the attic(but afaik this doesn’t need planning) . These 2 are what we want to build.

    We found an architect from reference and he gave us the quote like this:
    -Survey on site and preparing drawings “of existing” - €1250
    - Preparing design drawings - €1550
    - Preparing all planning documentation - €2100
    - Tender documentation - €2650
    Total excl. vat - €7550

    We are not very sure if this is a good price for doing this type of extension. It looks expensive to me. Can someone help us please? Thanks a million in advance.


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    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,462 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    What about structural inspection of exist8ng foundations.
    Then, construction design, inspection and certification?


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    dcenrie
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭dcenrie


    He didn’t mention them. I assume these are all included?
    kceire wrote: »
    What about structural inspection of exist8ng foundations.
    Then, construction design, inspection and certification?


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    BryanF
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,140 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    Seems reasonable


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    Gumbo
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    dcenrie wrote: »
    He didn’t mention them. I assume these are all included?

    If included, then it’s a reasonable price, lower than average imo.
    I’ve seen quotes of 10k plus for the same service.


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    Metric Tensor
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    It's pretty reasonable for Dublin I'd say but I'd be fairly sure it only includes up to tender stage and you will have to pay extra for site visits and certification during construction.


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    dcenrie
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭dcenrie


    thank you.
    kceire wrote: »
    If included, then it’s a reasonable price, lower than average imo.
    I’ve seen quotes of 10k plus for the same service.


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