Guide to choosing an architect

Building a new house or renovating an old one can go more smoothly when you hire the right architect for the job. When choosing an architect, you need to do some planning and preparation. 

There’s a personal relationship between an architect and a client. Open communication is important when discussing the client’s budget, lifestyle, needs, and preferences. Likewise, the client should also have an open mind and listen to the architect’s ideas and advice. All these things are taken into consideration when designing a project.

Services

The first thing you need to do is decide on the level of service that you expect from your architect. Do you need a professional only to provide ideas and designs for your home, or do you want CAD experts who can create detailed drawings and house plans?

Qualifications

Make sure that they are professionally qualified. A licensed architect has an architectural degree from an accredited college and has passed a rigorous competency exam. Also, find out about their areas of expertise: Do they specialise in heritage architecture or home renovations?

Ask plenty of questions

Meet with some local architects and prepare questions for them. Ask them about their fees and discuss your budget. Request to see samples of their previous works and ask them to give you references. Architects are hired not just because they have an eye for design but because they have vast knowledge and experience in the whole designing and building process.

Request for quotes

Get multiple quotes to give you an idea of the prevailing market price for the service that you need. ServiceSeeking.com.au is a place where you can get quotes from different architectural firms. You can also check the list of the top residential architects in Australia. To start comparing quotes, post the details of your job and wait for businesses to send you their estimates.