
Confused about QS vs architect fees in Nigeria? This 2026 guide breaks down the real costs for bungalows, duplexes, and commercial projects — showing exactly who charges what, who you should hire first, and how one wrong decision could cost you millions of Naira before construction even begins.

Architects charge between 5%-10% of a project cost. Most Nigerians find out what an architect charges after they've already asked for a design. By then, the negotiation leverage is gone. Here's what you should know before you make that first call