Architects price guides

Price guides for architectural design, plans, and project management.
Aggregate range based on the published guides in this category.
How these price guides are calculated
Price ranges are based on real renovation quotes from verified professionals. We group similar projects, remove outliers, and update the data as new jobs are completed.
Real quotes and project scope
We review published budgets, common line items, and recurring scope patterns from homeowner projects and professional quotes.
Useful reference ranges
We group comparable jobs, remove clear outliers, and keep the range broad enough to stay realistic before a tailored quote.
Regularly refreshed guidance
As new guides are normalized and more projects are reviewed, the examples and ranges become more complete and representative.
These ranges are indicative. Use them as a starting point before requesting tailored quotes for architects.
Architects price guides with example budgets
Price guides for architectural design, plans, and project management.
How Much Does an Architect Charge? Project Pricing
For large-scale projects, such as new construction or renovations that alter the building's volume or affect structural elements, it is mandatory to submit, along with the license application, a project drafted by an architect.
How Much Does an Architect Charge? Project Pricing
For large-scale projects, such as new construction or renovations that alter the building's volume or affect structural elements, it is mandatory to submit, along with the license application, a project drafted by an architect.
How Much Does It Cost to Legalize a House?
The price of AFO, the legalization of a property, is around 5,000 € on average. Keep in mind that the project alone can cost between 1,500 € and 3,000 €, to which you must add other necessary procedures for legalization: payment of fees and taxes, first occupancy license, deeds and registration.
How Much Does a Construction and Renovation Project Cost?
Article 2 of the Building Planning Law (Law 38/1999, of November 5) specifies the circumstances in which it is necessary to submit a construction project. They are as follows:
How Much Does a Home Rehabilitation Project Cost?
Rehabilitation and renovation are two different concepts, although it's easy to confuse them. Each of the projects has its own characteristics:
How Much Does a Single-Family Home Project Cost?
The average cost of a single-family home project can vary depending on the Budget of Execution and the fees applied by the architect. For a 120 m² house with average qualities and a budget of 120,000 € (1,000 €/m²) it would range between 8,400 € if the professional applies 7% and around 12,000 € if raised to 10%.
Commercial to residential conversion: cost and project
Plan a commercial-to-residential conversion in the right order: planning check, technical project, permit, works, habitability and services.
All prices shown are indicative ranges based on verified quotes. Detailed ranges become more complete as guides are normalized and published.
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How Reformia works
Post your project once, receive competitive bids from verified professionals, and choose the offer that fits your budget — all with payments safely held in escrow until you're satisfied. Reformia verifies every professional and runs a transparent auction system to keep pricing fair.

1. Publish your project
Describe the work, add photos, and choose your budget range. It's free and takes less than 3 minutes.

2. Receive competitive bids
Get multiple offers with clear prices, deadlines, and verified ratings so you can compare like-for-like.

3. Choose and pay safely
Pick the best bid, secure the payment in escrow, and release it only when the job is completed to your satisfaction.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay to post a job?
No, posting a project on Reformia is completely free. You only pay when you choose a professional and agree to their bid. The payment is then held in our secure escrow system until the work is completed.
How do bids work?
Once you post your project, verified professionals in your area can submit competitive bids. Each bid includes a price, estimated timeline, and the pro's verified ratings. You can compare all offers side by side before making a decision.
Who handles payments?
All payments are processed through our secure escrow system. When you accept a bid, the funds are held safely until you confirm the job is completed to your satisfaction. This protects both homeowners and professionals.
Is the service available in my city?
Reformia is currently available in over 500 cities across Spain. We're constantly expanding our network. Enter your location when posting a project to see available professionals in your area.
What happens if something goes wrong?
Your personal dashboard keeps every detail in one place — from bids and contracts to messages and payments. If there's a dispute, our mediation team steps in to help resolve it fairly. Your escrow funds are protected until the issue is resolved.