Architect Quote Template
An architect quote commits to one fixed price for a defined scope: here $24,952.00 for design a 600 sq ft two-story rear addition to a single-family house through the permit set, built from 9 lines. It is valid for 30 days and has a signature block. Edit it and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for an architect: design a 600 sq ft two-story rear addition to a single-family house through the permit set. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Northgate Architecture Firm
664 Market Street
Springfield, IL 62704
billing@example.com
(608) 555-0164
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Quote for
Jordan Avery
8 Chestnut Lane
Georgetown, TX 78626
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Existing-conditions measurement and as-built drawings | 1 project | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 |
| Schematic designTwo layout options, massing study, zoning check | 1 phase | $4,200.00 | $4,200.00 |
| Design developmentRefined plans, elevations, window and finish selections | 1 phase | $5,600.00 | $5,600.00 |
| Construction documents, permit setPlans, sections, details, energy and code notes | 1 phase | $7,800.00 | $7,800.00 |
| Structural engineer, consultant feeFraming and foundation design, billed at cost plus 10% | 1 each | $2,640.00 | $2,640.00 |
| Plan-check comment responsesRevisions requested by the building department | 6 hr | $150.00 | $900.00 |
| Exterior 3D renderings for neighbor review | 2 each | $350.00 | $700.00 |
| Plotting of permit sets, 24 x 36 inReimbursable expense | 36 sheet | $4.50 | $162.00 |
| Building permit application fee, advanced for owner | 1 each | $1,150.00 | $1,150.00 |
- Subtotal
- $24,952.00
- Quote total
- $24,952.00
Notes
Fixed price for the scope listed. Many architects take an initial retainer at signing that is credited against the final invoice of the project. Sign and return to accept.
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Architect quote at a glance
| Fixed price | $24,952.00 before tax |
|---|---|
| Scope | Design a 600 sq ft two-story rear addition to a single-family house through the permit set |
| Valid until | 30 days after the quote date |
| Payment | Monthly invoices by phase progress, Net 30 |
| Lines quoted | 9 |
What the $24,952.00 architect quote covers
| Included | Quantity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Existing-conditions measurement and as-built drawings | 1 project | $1,800.00 |
| Schematic design (Two layout options, massing study, zoning check) | 1 phase | $4,200.00 |
| Design development (Refined plans, elevations, window and finish selections) | 1 phase | $5,600.00 |
| Construction documents, permit set (Plans, sections, details, energy and code notes) | 1 phase | $7,800.00 |
| Structural engineer, consultant fee (Framing and foundation design, billed at cost plus 10%) | 1 each | $2,640.00 |
| Plan-check comment responses (Revisions requested by the building department) | 6 hr | $900.00 |
| Exterior 3D renderings for neighbor review | 2 each | $700.00 |
| Plotting of permit sets, 24 x 36 in (Reimbursable expense) | 36 sheet | $162.00 |
| Building permit application fee, advanced for owner | 1 each | $1,150.00 |
| Quoted price | $24,952.00 |
Quoting architectural design work at a fixed price
An architect's fee proposal should break the fee down by phase, state the number of design options and revision rounds, list reimbursables and markup, and name the consultants included.
The quote turns 6 hours of labour into a fixed $900.00; if the job runs over, the architecture firm absorbs the extra time, so quote hours you are confident about.
The biggest single commitment is "Construction documents, permit set" at $7,800.00 (31% of the price): name the exact model, grade or deliverable so there is no argument about what was promised.
What is fixed in this quote
- Services: Existing-conditions measurement and as-built drawings, Schematic design and Design development and 3 more, fixed at $22,740.00.
- Fees: Building permit application fee, advanced for owner, fixed at $1,150.00.
- Labour: Plan-check comment responses, fixed at $900.00.
- Materials: Plotting of permit sets, 24 x 36 in, fixed at $162.00.
- Anything outside "Design a 600 sq ft two-story rear addition to a single-family house through the permit set" needs a new quote or a signed variation.
The acceptance block
A quote becomes an agreement when the customer accepts it; leave room at the bottom of quote QUO-4546 for:
- The accepted price, $24,952.00, and the quote number
- Customer name (Jordan Avery in the sample), signature and date
- When payment is due: Monthly invoices by phase progress, Net 30
- The last day the price holds (30 days after issue in this sample)
Architect pricing tips
- Bill each phase as a percentage complete of its fee, with the amount billed to date and the remaining balance, so the owner can compare the invoice with the drawings they have actually received.
- Keep reimbursable expenses such as plotting, permit fees you advanced and consultant fees in a separate block with the markup stated in the agreement, because owners read them differently from your design fee.
- Bill extra design options or redesign after the owner signed off on design development as additional services with the date of the change request, not as an overrun of the current phase.
- List construction administration site visits by date and purpose, since owners comparing your bill with the contractor's schedule will look for the visits that match each pour or inspection.
Quote or estimate for architectural design work?
Architects rarely need a separate estimate: the scope is usually clear enough to commit to a price such as $24,952.00 up front.
Frequently asked questions
How do I write an architect quote?
List exactly what is included (9 lines for design a 600 sq ft two-story rear addition to a single-family house through the permit set in the sample), give one fixed price ($24,952.00), the validity period and payment terms, and add a signature block for acceptance.
Is a architect quote binding once accepted?
Generally yes: an accepted quote is a fixed-price offer for the scope it describes, so extra work needs a new quote or a signed variation. Local contract law decides the details.
Should a architect quote ask for a deposit?
Many architects take an initial retainer at signing that is credited against the final invoice of the project.