The national average to hire an architect ranges from $25,000 to $70,000, with most people paying around $40,000 for the plans, designing, and overseeing the building process for a new 2,500sq.ft. For this reason, there is a wide range of costs associated with hiring an architect. They have varying fee structures, some of which may combine throughout the project as it moves through different phases. Architects have a wide range of roles, from planning, designing, and drawing to overseeing the project start to finish. Architects have the training, knowledge, and experience to plan the project, maximize the space, select finishes and materials in your budget, and even manage the project. If you are building a new home or considering an extensive remodel, hire an architect to help. Updated the final costs with an average project cost range.Added an FAQ section with 6 questions and answers.Updated the additional considerations section with information on contracts, permits, and designs.Added a section on architects vs draftspeople.Added a section on architects vs home designers.Added a section on the questions to ask an architect before hiring.Added a section on the cost of blueprints.Updated the section on the phases of the project.Added a section on the reasons to hire an architect.
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