How much does an architect cost?
Residential architect fees typically range from $2,500–$8,000 for concept design up to $25,000–$70,000 for full service on a new home or major renovation.
Typical price band
$15,000typical
standard job $8k–$25k
$2,500 low$70,000 high
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Real-world examples
Concept design for a renovation$2,500 – $8,000
Design + approval documentation$8,000 – $25,000
Full service, new home or major reno$25,000 – $70,000
What affects the price
— Scope of engagement. Concept-only work costs far less than a full service that runs through to construction handover.
— Project size & build cost. Percentage-based fees scale directly with the construction budget.
— Approvals complexity. Heritage overlays, difficult councils and objections add documentation and meeting time.
— Site constraints. Steep, tight or bushfire-prone sites need more design resolution and consultant coordination.
— Revisions & consultants. Multiple design iterations and engaging engineers or planners on your behalf add to the fee.
Tips before you post
— Check the architect is registered with your state's Architects Registration Board — the title is legally protected.
— Agree the fee stage by stage so you can pause after concept design if the numbers don't stack up.
— Ask for examples of built projects at a similar budget to yours, not just glossy portfolio work.
Beyond the price: Working with an architect: what to expect from brief to build
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