| Project | Architect fee | Share of construction |
|---|---|---|
| New custom home, 3,000 SF | $62,000 – $173,000 | 5–14% |
| Whole-house renovation, 2,000 SF | $48,000 – $144,000 | 8–22% |
| Addition, 600 SF | $19,500 – $56,000 | 7–21% |
| ADU or guest house, 700 SF | $19,000 – $55,000 | 7–19% |
Local architect wages from BLS (May 2025); new-home construction runs about $204 per SF in this part of the country (Census). Consultants such as structural engineers are extra. Full breakdown of architect fees in Boulder → · Cost out your own project
For a 3,000 SF custom new home in the Boulder area, full architectural services typically run $62,000 – $173,000, about 5–14% of construction cost. A 2,000 SF whole-house renovation typically runs $48,000 – $144,000. Estimates come from the Architects List cost tool, built on local BLS wage data and Census construction costs; engineers and other consultants are billed separately.