Hourly Rate Service

Short, specific architectural advice — for the questions that don\'t need a full consultation.

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Architect's advice · Short, specific tasks

Some things don't need a full site meeting and a formal process. The Hourly Rate Service covers short pieces of architectural advice — a specific question, a document to look over, a second opinion — where the Initial Service or Pre-purchase Consultation would be more than you need.

$660

Minimum engagement — $600 plus $60 GST. Payable when you book. You can leave the time open ended, or set a maximum number of hours on the booking form.

Booking code required

Book the Hourly Rate Service online

Call 0412 348 575 to arrange a time. We'll give you a booking code — or send you a link that opens the form directly.

What it's for

Short, defined pieces of work where you mainly need an architect's judgement rather than a design process.

  • A specific question about your property or site
  • Reviewing drawings or documents prepared by someone else
  • A second opinion on advice you've already received
  • Understanding a council condition or letter
  • A short, focused site visit on a defined issue

How it works

  • Call to talk through what you need
  • Book online and pay the minimum engagement
  • Choose open ended, or cap the hours in advance
  • We do the work and report back
  • Any time beyond the minimum is agreed with you first

When the Initial Service is the better choice

If you're starting a renovation or a new home, the Initial Service Meeting is where to begin. It's the same fee, but it's a structured two hours on site with research beforehand — understanding how you live, what the site allows, which approval pathway suits, and refining your brief so the work can be properly quoted. Clients often come to us having been quoted on a scope that was never right for them; that process exists to prevent it.

The Hourly Rate Service is for everything that sits outside that — where you already know what you need and it simply doesn't warrant the full process.

Not sure which service fits? Call 0412 348 575 — initial phone advice is free and most questions are answered in fifteen minutes.

Adam Pressley — Fellow AIA

Principal architect

Adam Pressley — Fellow AIA

NSW Registered Architect #6007

With 35+ years designing Sydney homes, Adam brings deep experience, personal attention and genuine enthusiasm to every project. He leads all design work personally.

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Talk to Adam about your project

Free initial phone advice — no obligation. Most questions answered in 15 minutes.