Hi, can anyone comment on the following Designer's Fee Proposal?
The is our first quote of this type from a building designer and we're not sure whether this is a standard quote or whether there are items missing that we should clarify with the designer.
Schematic Design: Conceptual site and building plans for a 30sq plus garage dwelling
Design Development: Development and expansion of the design and preparation of documentation required for the Town Planning Application
Rescode Report & Lodgment of Planning Permit Application: Preparation of town planning application & Lodgement of town planning application and liaising with council authorities up to lodgement of application
Deposit on signing of Agreement $286
Detailed Design $3850
Design Development- Progress $3850
Rescode Report $1100
Design Development - Balance $2640
The services are not included in the fee proposal:
Building Permit Drawings
Building Permit Application
Survey Plan & Re-Establishment of Title
Fees payable to authorities: town planning application fee, town planning advertising fee, etc
Structural Engineering
Soil Test & Report
Dispensations, negotiation with objectors, council authorities, council meetings, etc
Energy Efficiency Assessments
Town Planning Appeal, if required
Private Town Planner Consultant, if required
Disbursements