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Understanding design fees is one of the most important parts of planning a building project. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most confusing.
At My Home Plans, we believe architectural design fees should be clear, fixed, and transparent. This page explains exactly how design fees work, what’s included, and why our online approach offers better value than traditional services.
Traditional architectural services often charge:
This can make it difficult to budget accurately at the early stages.
Traditional architectural services often charge:
Traditional architectural services often charge:
This can make it difficult to budget accurately at the early stages.
Traditional architectural services often charge:
This can make it difficult to budget accurately at the early stages.
At My Home Plans, we work on a fixed-fee basis.
This means:
Our online delivery model allows us to offer professional architectural design services at a predictable, competitive price.
Design fees typically cover the preparation of professional drawings required to move your project forward.
Depending on your project, this may include:
Design fees typically cover the preparation of professional drawings required to move your project forward.
Depending on your project, this may include:
The exact scope is confirmed clearly before work begins.
Design fees vary depending on the type of drawings required.
Planning Drawings
Planning drawings focus on:
They are used to obtain planning permission or confirm permitted development.
Building Regulations Drawings
Building regulations drawings are more technical and include:
Design fees vary depending on the type of drawings required.
Planning Drawings
Planning drawings focus on:
They are used to obtain planning permission or confirm permitted development.
Building Regulations Drawings
Building regulations drawings are more technical and include:
Because they require greater technical input, building regulations drawings typically involve a higher level of detail.
Our fully online service reduces costs without reducing quality.
By working remotely, we eliminate:
This allows us to focus time and fees on drawing quality and technical accuracy, rather than administration.
Local authorities and Building
Control assess drawings based on compliance — not how they were produced.
Yes.
One of the biggest frustrations clients experience with traditional services is being charged for small changes.
At My Home Plans, we include unlimited revisions within the agreed scope.
This allows your design to evolve naturally, without worrying about additional charges for each adjustment.
Design fees cover the preparation of drawings, not local authority application fees.
Planning application fees, Lawful Development Certificate fees, and Building Control charges are paid directly to the relevant authority.
However, we clearly advise on:
So there are no surprises later.
Some projects require structural engineer calculations, particularly where loadbearing walls are removed or new beams are introduced.
Structural engineer fees are separate from architectural design fees.
We coordinate drawings with engineer calculations to ensure:
Fixed design fees offer clear advantages:
This approach is particularly beneficial for homeowners managing their first building project.
Many clients compare our fees to traditional architectural practices.
In most residential projects:
The key difference is how efficiently the service is delivered.
Our online model removes unnecessary overheads while maintaining professional standards.
Clients choose My Home Plans because we offer:
We focus on delivering professional, build-ready drawings without unnecessary complexity.
If you’d like a clear, fixed price for your project, our architectural designers are happy to help.
📞 Speak to an Architectural Designer
WhatsApp: +44 7835 743338
Email: online@www.myhomeplans.co.uk
Transparent design fees. Professional drawings. Delivered 100% online.
Our team is made up of experienced architects and designers who are passionate about creating unique and functional spaces. We work closely with our clients to ensure their vision is brought to life.
At myhomeplans, we believe in a collaborative design process that involves our clients every step of the way. From initial concept to final construction, we work closely with our clients to ensure their needs are met.
My Home Plans
My Home Plans is a professional online home design service, providing architectural design drawings, planning drawings, permitted development assessments, Lawful Development Certificate drawings, and building regulations packages — delivered 100% remotely.
We work with homeowners, developers, and investors across the UK and internationally, offering fixed pricing, clear communication, and council-ready drawings, without the need for site visits or face-to-face meetings.
All services are provided by experienced architectural designers, specialising in residential projects and online design delivery.
Website Disclaimer: Information provided on this website is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal or planning advice. Planning policy, permitted development rights, and building regulations may vary by location and are subject to change. Clients are encouraged to seek confirmation from relevant authorities where required.
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