Does anyone know what would be the reasonable fee of an architect for signing on the final inspection? This is for a renovated space ( 2000sf) inside a commercial building in NYC
The final signature is only the formalization of work all during the construction phase. As part of the basic services under most contracts the architect observers (not to be confused with inspecting) the construction work for compliance with the contract documents, and some lenders and city agencies require the architect to verify in writing that they did that. The contract administration phase is usually valued at 20% or so of the total fee.
If the architect is coming in after the work is all done and expected to sign then see go do it's answer - the architect is just asking to be sued.
aaadir, are you asking about the final punch list? architects don't 'inspect' anything and they only certify two things- pay applications and substantial completion. if it's to verify that the entire punch list has been completed, then as part of CA, they could do that. completing all tasks on the punch list is often completed well past the time the owner has occupied and used the building. that 's because many of the outstanding items on the punch list are simple, non-consequential finish items like laminate counter tops being slightly misaligned or a section of rubber base not guled very well or perhaps a filter or setting being wrong from the commissioning agents list.
and at 2000sf, this requirement seem overkill for that size of project.
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Architect's Final Inspection Fee
Does anyone know what would be the reasonable fee of an architect for signing on the final inspection? This is for a renovated space ( 2000sf) inside a commercial building in NYC
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The final signature is only the formalization of work all during the construction phase. As part of the basic services under most contracts the architect observers (not to be confused with inspecting) the construction work for compliance with the contract documents, and some lenders and city agencies require the architect to verify in writing that they did that. The contract administration phase is usually valued at 20% or so of the total fee.
If the architect is coming in after the work is all done and expected to sign then see go do it's answer - the architect is just asking to be sued.
aaadir, are you asking about the final punch list? architects don't 'inspect' anything and they only certify two things- pay applications and substantial completion. if it's to verify that the entire punch list has been completed, then as part of CA, they could do that. completing all tasks on the punch list is often completed well past the time the owner has occupied and used the building. that 's because many of the outstanding items on the punch list are simple, non-consequential finish items like laminate counter tops being slightly misaligned or a section of rubber base not guled very well or perhaps a filter or setting being wrong from the commissioning agents list.
and at 2000sf, this requirement seem overkill for that size of project.
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