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The
architect’s
fee
Disbursements
The reimbursement of the architect’s expenses incurred on a project will generally be charged
separately. Items such as the cost of travel, copying of drawings and documents, payments to local
authorities for information, deposits and building plan submissions will be incurred.
Whichever method is used for the calculation of fees, it is important to request that the architect
provides you with a written offer for their service and to agree on the fees prior to the start of a
project. The fees are usually divided into the various work stages described below. It is customary
for an architect to issue accounts on a regular basis. This is typically on a monthly basis, based on
the progress achieved in each work stage. It is usually beneficial to agree on a monthly schedule to
facilitate cash flow for both parties.
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