Architect Fee Calculator: How Much Does an Architect Cost?
Architects usually charge a share of the construction cost or a fixed fee. Published ranges run from about 3–6% in Israel to 8–15% for a new house in the US and the UK, and more for renovations. Enter your construction cost to see the range in money, compare it with typical fixed fees, and list the rest of the team you need.
How the calculator works
- Choose the country and project New house or renovation, drawings for the permit or full service.
- Enter the construction cost Type it, or take the estimate you saved from the build-cost or renovation calculator.
- Compare and build the team See the fee range and fixed fees, then tick off the professionals you hire.
Architect fees by country
| Country | New house | Renovation or extension | Typical fixed fees | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 3% – 6% | 3% – 6% | New house: Design and drawings up to the permit: ₪35,000 – ₪60,000 New house: Design with working drawings and finishes: ₪70,000 – ₪120,000+ Renovation or extension: Extension or safe room with its permit: ₪15,000 – ₪25,000 | Block Magazine (2026-10-21) |
| United States | 8% – 15% (Full service) · 5% – 10% (Drawings for the permit) | 10% – 20% (Full service) | New house: Design and drawings up to the permit: $2,000 – $20,000 New house: Full service until completion: $15,000 – $80,000+ | HomeGuide (2026) |
| United Kingdom | 8% – 15% (Full service) | 8% – 15% (Full service) | New house: Design and drawings up to the permit: £4,000 – £6,000 New house: Full service until completion: £39,000 – £43,000+ Renovation or extension: Design and drawings up to the permit: £2,000 – £3,000 Renovation or extension: Full service until completion: £12,000 – £17,500 | MyJobQuote (2026-11-03) |
Rates checked on 2026-11-11.
The team you need
Tick the people you have already hired. Saved to your house, the ticks fill in the journey in your menu.
New house
- Architect: Designs the house, prepares the drawings for the permit and, in full service, supervises the work.
- Structural engineer: Calculates the structure; in a renovation, approves removing or opening walls.
- Licensed surveyor: Measures the plot and its levels for the design and the permit.
- Soil engineer: Tests the ground and recommends the foundations.
- Building services consultants: Plumbing, electrical, air conditioning and other systems, as the permit requires.
- Contractor: Builds the work; compare quotes for the same drawings.
- Site supervisor: Checks the work on site for you at each stage.
Renovation or extension
- Architect: Designs the house, prepares the drawings for the permit and, in full service, supervises the work.
- Structural engineer: Calculates the structure; in a renovation, approves removing or opening walls.
- Contractor: Builds the work; compare quotes for the same drawings.
- Electrician: New points, circuits and the board, with the required certificate.
- Plumber: Moves water and drain points and connects the fixtures.
Questions about architect fees
How much does an architect cost for a new house?
Published ranges as a share of the construction cost: Israel 3% – 6%, United States 8% – 15%, and United Kingdom 8% – 15%. In Israel, a full design up to the building permit typically costs ₪35,000 – ₪60,000 as a fixed fee.
How much does an architect charge for a renovation?
As a share of the construction cost: Israel 3% – 6%, United States 10% – 20%, and United Kingdom 8% – 15%. In Israel, designing an extension or a safe room with its permit costs about ₪15,000 – ₪25,000.
What is the difference between drawings for the permit and full service?
Drawings for the permit cover the design and the drawings the authority needs. Full service adds working drawings, tendering and supervision until the work is finished, so it costs more.
Who else do I need besides an architect?
For a new house, usually a structural engineer, a licensed surveyor, a soil engineer and building services consultants, then a contractor. In Israel a structural engineer costs about ₪15,000 – ₪25,000 and a surveyor about ₪2,000 – ₪4,000 for a private house.
Next step
Published ranges for planning, not a quote. Fees depend on the architect, the project and what the contract includes.