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Architect Fees & Design Process Chiang Mai
24 August 2026Architectural fees make sense only when the deliverables, revisions, consultants and construction-stage responsibilities are defined.
How architectural scope and fees are structured
Greenery offers a free initial consultation to understand the project. Architectural drawings and design services are not free; fees are proposed according to scope, complexity, deliverables and coordination requirements.
Who this service is for
- Owners comparing architect proposals
- Families planning the design timeline before building
- Clients who want clear deliverables and responsibilities
What to discuss before the project starts
- Project brief and site-analysis scope
- Concept and design-development deliverables
- Engineering and consultant coordination
- Permit, construction-document and site-support responsibilities
Our planning and coordination process
- Free initial consultation
- Written scope, deliverables, exclusions and fee proposal
- Design stages with defined decisions and revision points
- Coordinated documents before construction procurement
Why site-specific planning matters in Chiang Mai and Lamphun
Approval requirements and consultant needs vary by site, building type and local authority. Confirm the applicable route for the actual project.
Frequently asked questions
Is architectural design free?
No. Only the initial consultation is free. Professional design work is quoted based on an agreed scope.
Should I compare architect fees by percentage alone?
No. Compare deliverables, stages, revisions, consultants, exclusions and construction-stage services as well as price.
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Book a free initial consultation with an architect. Architectural drawings and design services are not included free of charge.
What an architect’s proposal should make clear
Architect fees in Chiang Mai cannot be evaluated fairly without the service scope. The Architects Council of Thailand explains that architects’ work can include preliminary design, detailed development and other agreed stages. Its professional guidance also states that a service proposal should identify the nature and branch of work, systems, project type and size, stages and time frame. Ask for deliverables and exclusions in writing before comparing fees.
Separate design stages and responsibilities
Clarify who prepares the site analysis, concept options, planning drawings, detailed architectural documents, material schedules, coordination information and construction-stage services. Identify which structural, electrical, sanitary, landscape, interior or specialist consultants are included and which are appointed separately.
Link payment to agreed deliverables
A proposal should state the payment basis, tax treatment, reimbursable expenses, number of revisions, client approval points and consequences of pausing or changing the project. A change in floor area, brief, quality level or programme can alter the professional workload; the method for approving additional services should be agreed in advance.
Understand “free plans” correctly
DPT provides public standard plans without an architectural design charge, but DPT states that these plans still require local construction permission and must comply with laws applicable to the particular plot. DPT also notes that the site plan, ground conditions and foundation selection need site-specific work. A government public plan is not the same as a private architect designing a custom home at no charge.
Questions for the first meeting
- Which stages and drawings are included?
- Which consultants and authority submissions are included?
- How many review rounds are allowed?
- Who owns and may use the design documents?
- How are additional services and client changes approved?
- What support is provided during tender and construction?
Book an initial free architect consultation to discuss the brief and preparation needs. It does not include free drawings, a concept design or a permit set.
Sources
- Architects Council of Thailand — Stages of an architect’s work (accessed 16 August 2026)
- Architects Council of Thailand — Professional scope and service-proposal guidance (accessed 16 August 2026)
- DPT — Public plans and construction-permission guidance (accessed 16 August 2026)