An architect turns your vision into a buildable design, handles planning permission, and oversees construction to ensure your project is delivered correctly. For extensions, renovations, and new builds across Ireland, professional architectural advice protects your investment.
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Get Free Quotes →Not always — small extensions may not require formal architectural drawings. However, for extensions requiring planning permission, more complex projects, or where you want to maximise design quality, an architect adds significant value.
Architect fees typically range from 8% to 15% of construction cost for full service. Many architects also offer fixed fees for planning-only or design-only services.
A planning application decision takes up to 8 weeks from submission. Pre-application discussions and preparing drawings typically add 4–8 weeks before submission.
An architect is a fully qualified and registered professional with 7 years of training who carries full professional indemnity insurance. A draughtsman produces technical drawings but may not have the same design or regulatory expertise.