ecco typically bills on an hourly basis, providing a fee proposal that summarizes the work we would anticipate doing on your project prior to beginning work. Within the industry, architectural fees range from 10% to 12% of the construction cost for new homes and 15% for remodel projects. For many reasons, our firm strongly encourages our clients to involve the architect in the construction process. This includes maintaining the design and quality level, opportunities for cost savings and design modifications to improve the project, allowing us to serve as a liaison between client and contractor, and maintaining a smooth and positive process. We typically budget approximately 15% to 20% of our scheduled fee for the construction phase.
Because we work on an hourly basis, contracting our services only means we will work on your project as long as you are happy with our services. We have found this makes the initial decision to proceed easier for our clients. Once we have spent some time developing your project and building a working relationship, you will have a better sense of whether we are the right architects to complete the project with you.
