Architect Fees, Mumbai. Published, and fixed in writing.
Our fees are published here, linked to each phase of work, and fixed in writing before we start. Our architects are registered with the Council of Architecture. Not sure how the process works? See our five-phase process →
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Architect fees in Mumbai are a percentage of construction cost, not a rate per square foot. Answer two questions and get a ballpark in under a minute.
Our fees at a glance
- New homesApartments, villas and bungalows
- 8–10% of construction cost
- Interior fit-outsExisting homes and offices
- 10–12% of construction cost
- New commercial buildingsOffices, retail and hospitality
- 6–8% of construction cost
- Schools and institutionsCampuses and public buildings
- 6–8% of construction cost
A documentation charge of 10% of the fee is added, with GST at 18% on both. Use the estimator to see these as rupee figures for your project.
- Step 1 of 3, Project type, current
- Step 2 of 3, Project size
- Step 3 of 3, Your estimate
What are you looking to build?
What the fee covers, and what it does not.
The fee covers
- Design through all five phases, from Discovery to handover
- Drawings, schedules, the Bill of Quantities and tender documents
- Coordination of the structural and MEP engineers, and the regulatory submission package
- Regular site visits, shop drawing review, a snagging list and handover
- Two consolidated revision rounds in each phase
The fee does not cover
- The construction itself, which you pay the contractor you appoint
- Consultants you appoint directly, such as the structural engineer
- Travel for out-of-town projects, which the client pays
- Changes after you sign off a phase, which are billed at day rates
- GST, which is shown as its own line
Worked examples
- A 3,000 sq ft new home: on our working assumptions the construction cost is about ₹75.0L to ₹1.4 Cr, our fee is ₹6.0L to ₹13.5L, and the total with the documentation charge and GST is ₹7.8L to ₹17.5L.
- A 1,200 sq ft apartment interior: on our working assumptions the construction cost is about ₹18.0L to ₹42.0L, our fee is ₹1.8L to ₹5.0L, and the total with the documentation charge and GST is ₹2.3L to ₹6.5L.
These come from the same calculation as the estimator above. They are a sense-check, not a quotation: the fee is fixed in a signed Letter of Appointment before any work begins. Our architects are registered with the Council of Architecture.
Staged payments, phase by phase.
Payment is staged in six steps, each tied to a point in the project. The first payment is due when you sign the Letter of Appointment, the next three as each design stage is approved or completed, the fifth when construction begins on site, and the last at handover.
Letter of Appointment
On signing the Letter of Appointment. Confirms engagement and activates the studio.
10%Concept Approval
On client sign-off of the concept design direction. Starts the design development phase.
20%Design Development
On approval of the developed design drawings. Starts the technical documentation.
25%Technical Documentation
On completion of construction drawings and BOQ. GFC drawings released after 70% pre-construction fees cleared.
25%Site Supervision
On commencement of construction works on site. Covers all supervision visits and coordination.
10%Project Completion
On practical completion and handover. NOC issued only after all outstanding fees are fully cleared.
10%Common questions
about architect fees.
Our fee is a percentage of the construction cost, set by the kind of project: new homes 8–10%, interior fit-outs 10–12%, new commercial buildings 6–8%, and schools and institutions 6–8%. A documentation charge of 10% of the fee is added, and GST at 18% applies to both. The estimator on this page turns those percentages into rupee figures for your project size. The exact fee is fixed in a signed Letter of Appointment before any work begins.
For interiors, our fee is 10–12% of the cost of the works, for homes and offices alike. It covers design, drawings, coordination and site supervision; the works themselves are paid to the contractor. A documentation charge of 10% of the fee and GST at 18% are added. The estimator on this page shows the figure for your area.
Some do, but we do not. Our fee is a percentage of the construction cost, because the work involved follows the cost and complexity of the building, not just its size. If you want to see what that means for your project in rupees, enter your area in the estimator on this page.
The estimator gives a rough range, not a quotation. It uses our own working assumptions for building cost, which vary a lot with site, finishes and scope, then applies the fee percentage for your kind of project and adds the documentation charge and GST. Your actual fee depends on the confirmed scope, site conditions and project complexity, and is agreed in a signed Letter of Appointment before any work begins. Treat it as a sense-check, not a quote.
It starts with a free conversation — no preparation needed, no commitment required. We listen to what you want to build, what matters to you, and what you're working with. From there, the project moves through five structured phases — Discovery, Concept Design, Design Development, Technical Documentation, and Site Supervision — each with clear deliverables and your sign-off before we proceed.
The architectural fee is what you pay us — for design, drawings, coordination, and site supervision. The construction cost is what you pay the contractor who actually builds. These are entirely separate figures going to different parties. Our fee is calculated as a percentage of the construction cost, so the two are related — but they are not the same thing.
It depends on scale and complexity. As a rough guide: design and documentation typically takes 4–8 months. Construction varies widely — a residential interior might take 3–4 months; a new bungalow, 12–18 months. We give you a realistic timeline at the start of the project, not an optimistic one. Delays in approvals, contractor availability, and client sign-offs are the most common variables.
No. We only take on projects we can see through to completion. A building that is designed by one party and supervised by another almost always suffers — decisions get made on site that contradict the design intent, and no one is accountable for the gap. We stay on the project until handover.
Two consolidated revision rounds are included in each phase. If you want to change direction after signing off on a phase — reverse a decision, expand the scope, change the programme — that is treated as new work and billed at day rates. This is why our approval process is deliberate: we ask the right questions upfront so sign-offs mean something.
Yes. We take on projects anywhere in India, and our portfolio runs from Srinagar and Jammu in the north to Tirupur in the south. The studio is in Navi Mumbai. Travel for out-of-town projects is paid for by the client.
The percentage rates on this page exclude GST. The estimator shows GST as its own line and includes it in the total. GST at 18% is added to the professional fee and the documentation charge, and is invoiced separately with full GST-compliant documentation. Payment is staged in six steps. The first payment is due when you sign the Letter of Appointment, the next three as each design stage is approved or completed, the fifth when construction begins on site, and the last at handover. The full schedule is set out above.
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