the garden designer

 


Fees

Landscaped garden

Consultation Fees

Free of charge within a twenty mile radius of Chichester, West Sussex. A fee outside of the twenty mile will be charged dependant on your location; this is to cover any costs and is refundable from the final invoice if commissioned to carry out the design.

The fee will become payable at the end of the consultation.

Survey

Surveys carried out by Ian Humby Surveys become payable once the survey is received by the client.

Surveys carried out by us will be included in our invoice.

Design Process

This is based on a per hour charge which will include all travelling expenses.
A fixed quotation will be supplied in writing following the consultation.

  • 50% of the design will be payable on acceptance of the quote
  • The remaining 50% will become due on production of the remaining plans.
  • Staged payments may be required on designs of larger value

The quotation does not include:-

  • Any printing costs.
  • Any specialist reports such as tree reports etc.
  • Any planning applications.
  • Any engineers reports

These will be billed at cost as the amounts may vary in every design.

Variations will be charged at £50 per hour or part thereof as the nature and complexity cannot be determined prior.

Axonometric and Perspective Drawings

A fixed quotation will be given as above on a will become payable on presentation.

Clients Abroad (worldwide)

All accommodation, travelling and meal expenses are to be paid by the client.
Rail or air fares are based on economy travel.
Travel expenses include to and from the port of departure and arrival and any parking fees.
Meals include breakfast and evening meals.

Tender Documents

A fee of £385.00 + VAT is charged for the production of the tender document
Copies of the plans will be charged at cost as the amount of plans could vary.

Contract Management

Fees for contract management are:-

16% of the first £12,000 of the contract value and 10% of the contract value remaining

These fees are in line with the contractor’s payment schedule.

All fees are subject VAT at the current rate.