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Architect by the hour in Barcelona

When you need an architect for a consultation, a site visit or a specific task and don’t know how long it will take, you pay only for the actual time spent, with a detailed breakdown.

30 min

Minimum increment
We bill by the hour in half-hour increments.

Senior or junior

You choose the profile
Senior architect or junior technician, depending on what you need.

Breakdown

Full transparency
Each increment, with the professional and the task carried out.

What it is

The most economical option when the scope is unclear

In many advisory assignments it is impossible to know in advance how much time will be needed: third parties, public authorities or unforeseen events come into play and extend timescales. In those cases a fixed quote ends up being expensive because it has to cover every risk.

With our architect-by-the-hour service you pay for exactly the time we spend on your case, no more and no less, and you can stop whenever you like.

It’s ideal if

  • You need a technical opinion on a specific matter.
  • You want us to accompany you to a meeting or site visit.
  • You need to speak to the municipal architect at your City Council.
  • You need to review a quote, a contract or another professional’s report.
  • You don’t yet know which service you need and want some guidance.

What it’s for

Technical advice, wherever and whenever you need it

You choose the professional’s profile and the location: at our office, at your property or wherever needed.

Technical consultations

We answer questions on regulations, feasibility, building defects, permits or construction decisions.

Dealings with the City Council

We accompany or represent you at meetings with the municipal technical services.

Site visits and accompaniment

We visit a property with you, review a building site or attend a residents’ association meeting.

Document review

We review quotes, building contracts, projects or technical reports before you sign.

What you get

You only pay for what you need, and you know how every minute was spent

You have a qualified professional to assist you with whatever you need. At the end you receive a breakdown in half-hour increments showing who worked on each one and the specific task carried out, so you have full transparency over what you pay.

If during our advice we see that your case requires a full service, such as a building condition inspection or a renovation project, we’ll tell you and prepare a fixed quote.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about hiring an architect by the hour

When the scope of the work is unclear or depends on third parties: consultations, meetings, site visits, document reviews or dealings with the City Council.

By the hour, in half-hour increments. You receive a breakdown showing each increment, the professional involved and the task carried out. VAT is added to the rate.

Yes. You can choose between a senior architect and a junior technician, depending on the complexity of what you need.

At our office, at your property or wherever you need, for example at the City Council or a residents’ association meeting.

We’ll tell you clearly and prepare a no-obligation fixed quote for that service.

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Need an architect for something specific?

Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you whether the hourly service or a fixed quote suits you best.