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Maria did a fantastic job. Really easy to communicate with, very competitive pricing, punctual and the work was great - she went above and beyond and we would definitely use her again.

Floor plan

$790

Excellent designer!

New floor plan layout

$5

Amazing. Highly recommend. Very professional, highly qualified and excellent job. I couldn’t recommend Ali enough. Thank you so much.

Garage conversion

$5

Great work and very prompt

Need Architect/Designer for floor plans to a cafe

$150

I highly recommend Dan’s skilled and efficient work - thank you. Responsive communication, punctual and friendly and professional- I will call on Dan again. Thanks!

Painting ceiling and walls of garage conversion

$2,000

Peter was great to work with. Punctual, enthusiastic and attention to detail. I would highly recommend Peter for any paint work around the house.

Painting Interior - House Renovation

$35

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Why book a local architect through Airtasker?

Building your dream home? Although your personal choices are important, you can’t just plan its design on your own. The same applies for commercial properties.

It’s best to hire an architect near you for the big move. It doesn’t have to be an overwhelming process of scouring various architectural firms—with Airtasker, you can lead the conversation by posting your project details, budget, schedule, and more. Whether it’s a high-end residential plan or a low-cost home project, you can connect with a pool of experts who can help you make your vision a reality. No one knows how to navigate this better than a knowledgeable residential architect.

After posting your task, you can browse through previous client ratings and reviews to help you seal the decision. With just a few clicks, you can ensure your home is safe, up to code, and visually pleasing!

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Because of the importance of an architect’s work, it’s vital that they’re fully insured. All tasks on our site are covered for up to $10 million third party liability.

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After each completed task on our site, you’re given the option to rate and review your worker. You’ll be able to easily compare local architects who have completed a project and see what others think of their work.

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Building projects are expensive pursuits, however on Airtasker you set the budget. When you post your task, you say how much you’re willing to pay and local architects apply based on that figure.

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Rather than going out to find and compare architects, Airtasker brings professional designs straight to your inbox.

Top Architects related questions

In Australia, architects’ professional fees vary based on how they want to charge you, which are either percentage or fixed fees. In a percentage system, they can ask for 5% to 18% of the house’s total cost. For example, if your project’s total cost is $300,000 and your hired architect applies a 10% fee, your architect gets $30,000.


Meanwhile, fixed fees typically cover the cost of renovations. Some architects charge hourly. They usually charge $50 to $120 per hour. Your project’s complexity, location, Tasker’s experience, and more also greatly affect the final rate.

It is ideal to hire an architect first before a builder. You can also hire them at the same time upon the start of the project. This is to avoid having design plans that will cost more than your allotted construction budget.


When posting on Airtasker, you can ask for a residential architect who has a builder to recommend. Or, you can put up a task for a builder right after you make one for an architect.

An architect focuses on the design, look, and style of a structure. Meanwhile, architectural engineers are more concerned with making sure that the structure is sturdy and meets the needs of its occupants. Back in the day, architects practised both disciplines, but these are sometimes considered separate specialisations today. 


A tasker can be a good mixture of both as well—someone who knows about good design as much as knowing where to place load-bearing walls and electricals.

Technically, yes, you can draw your own architectural plans with the help of some architectural software or drafting tools and paper. However, hiring a professional will offer an entirely different process and experience. For example, working with a residential architect can optimise your space based on your lifestyle and needs, creatively maximise your materials, and help you pick out energy-efficient fixtures. Plus, your residential architect can take on the tedious daily task of coordinating with a contractor.

The duration mainly depends on how intricate your project is. If you’re requesting a simple home design or one that’s meant for a limited commercial space, the job can take two to three weeks. As for the more complex ones, allot at least a month.


If you’re feeling more adventurous—such as involving 3D rendering and a 3D video walkthrough, that can add another two weeks or more to complete. It’s best to discuss your needs to your architect or designer for a better estimate.

To have a better grasp of their service, you can ask these to your residential architect:

  • How much time will I need to commit during the entire process?

  • How can I help?

  • Have you worked with projects (and budgets) similar to mine?

  • What are the issues or challenges of my project?

  • Can you give me a rough timeline of the project?

  • Do you have a recommended contractor or builder?

  • Can you help make my building more eco-friendly or reduce the environmental impact of the construction project?

Apart from a degree in architecture, the requisite licence and experience, look for an experienced architect with an attractive portfolio. Try not to choose an architect whose style may clash with yours, unless they are open-minded. They should have a balance of creativity and a rational mind to accept criticism. Excellent problem-solving skills—that can help them adapt to any unexpected issues and keep the project moving—are also good to have.

In checking the floor plan, consider your daily activities. Does the plan provide efficient flow and convenience? For example, does the floor plan make it easy for you to park your car, take groceries into your kitchen, then prepare a meal? Is it easy to move through your living room and dining area? If any of these seem difficult to do with your current floor plan, ask your residential architect or designer to help you make the appropriate changes.

What do architectural services include?

Who doesn’t want a safe, practical, and beautiful property?


In Airtasker, there is a range of architectural services intended to help you design and build a structure, or just utilise a space to the fullest. Some architects help you manage your project’s different stages and requirements, from inception to completion. The process typically includes the consultation, design development, finalising permits and zoning concerns, and production of construction documents. 


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Architectural rendering and visualisation

Your architect can help you design your home or commercial space from the ground up. This includes making a 3D rendering of your design. Your Tasker can create a design according to your needs and tastes while conforming to building codes, safety standards, and industry best practises. Some can even provide you with a 3D video where you can walk through the design and see how it might look after construction! 


If you’re a realtor, you can make the 3D rendering viewable online for potential clients to view.


Building designers

If you are an architect—or have engaged local architects—but need someone to put your design down on paper for reference and documentation, you can book a building designer. They can provide an accurate architect drawing and schematics of your design that comply with building codes, safety standards, and state regulations.


Residential architects

Residential architects are speciality architects you can hire when you need architecture home design. Whether it’s for building single-family homes, high-end homes, flats, condominiums, apartment buildings, or townhouses, they can propose designs that suit your needs, tastes and budget while abiding by building codes and regulations.


A residential architect may even specialise in certain kinds of design like colonial, contemporary, and more. 


Interior architects

Already have the basic structure and design of your home or commercial building? You can hire an interior architect. They can design your home or building’s walls, doors, windows and fixtures. Note that an interior architect is the more technical architect who handles the design layout and installation of electricals, plumbing, heating and cooling systems.


Your architect can also recommend the appropriate materials and techniques for installing each system. You can hire an interior designer to beautify the space after their work is done.


Home renovations

If you’re in the mood to make some changes in your home, there are architects who can lend a hand in renovating and refurbishing. These jobs include loft conversion, garage conversion, basement conversion, and house extensions. Depending on the nature of your renovations, your architect might help you get someone to lay new foundations, put up new walls and do site cleanup.


Floor planning

Professional architects can also do the job of determining how your walls, rooms, fixtures, and other physical features contribute to flow and how they look in your design. This is done through the floor plan. A good one maximises the space and conforms with building codes, safety regulations, and best practises.

Recent Architects tasks

Garage conversion

$5,000

Portarlington VIC 3223, Australia

11th Jun 2025

Double garage conversion frame, insulation and plaster

Handyman for a house renovation

$5

Glen Iris VIC, Australia

8th Jun 2025

I’m a property flipper and will have ongoing jobs around Melbourne. I’m looking for a quality all rounded handyman that’s reliable. Will need to have PL insurance and be able to provide an invoice. Jobs consist but not limited to: - demo work - painting - help with tiling - removing carpets - shower screens installation - and other jobs We need to have fixed based pricing, preferably daily rates. First project will begin from 7th June 2025.

Looking for an architect to assess home layout

$5

Bedford Park SA, Australia

8th Jun 2025

Looking for an architect to look at our house and help us with the layout and design as we are renovating

Engineering plans for house renovations

$1,500

Coolum Beach QLD 4573, Australia

7th Jun 2025

Hi, We require Approved engineering plans for the following: - Create opening for new internal stairs(existing two story house) - Install load bearing beam(knocking an internal wall down to open area up) - Install new timber balcony 6m x 3m attached to rear of house with timber stairs leading to ground floor backyard We have professional draft of the existing house from the previous owner's. We have a builder ready and waiting.

Electrician for small house renovation

$140

Parkwood QLD 4214, Australia

5th Jun 2025

We need an electrician to help relocate two light switches, adjusting/move a few power points in the kitchen, replace 9 pendant/ceiling lights and relocate two ceiling lights. Happy to pay per hour if easier. Photos attached of the scope. We're looking for somebody ASAP please. Thanks!

Evan was amazing, called over at short notice on Sunday , great communication. I highly recommend him and will definitely be booking again

Whole house renovation including structural changes $50k-$80k

$9,999

Kelmscott WA 6111, Australia

5th Jun 2025

Whole house renovation Structural changes required Roof and ceiling replacement Asbestos removal Windows replacement All toilet and kitchen upgrades While house outside rendering Flooring replacement Can send the plan also have to do fi all council paper work. Can sit down for details work and quotations Budget is $50k-$90k Need actual quotes for bank loan

Double garage conversion to Bedroom

$5

Tuncurry NSW 2428, Australia

3rd Jun 2025

Requesting for quote for: I want to convert 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 double garage to 4 bed 2 bath. Converting one existing small bedroom+2 double garage to one master bedroom (toilet +shower) and one another bedroom. Move garage to backyard, and if its in budget, i might renovate kitchen and bathroom as well

Looking for a Hair Salon Interior Floor Plan Designer (2D/3D)

$1,000

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

2nd Jun 2025

Hi there, I’m currently preparing to open a new hair salon in Melbourne CBD and I’m looking for a designer who can help me create a professional floor plan layout for the space. The salon is approx. 134 square meters, and I’d love to work with someone who understands functionality and flow in a beauty service space. I’m looking for a 2D layout and a simple 3D visualization, ideally including lighting and electrical fixture placement. The layout should include: • 3 shampoo stations • 1 nail room • 1 eyelash room • Hair styling area • Reception and lounge I have a basic layout in mind and can provide rough sketches or reference images. If you’ve done similar salon or commercial fitout projects before, I’d love to see your portfolio. My budget is around $900 to $1,200 depending on the scope of work. If possible, I’d also love to include 1–2 high-quality 3D renderings as part of the final presentation. Let me know your availability, timeline, and how you typically work. Thanks!

Garage conversion

$5

Preston VIC, Australia

31st May 2025

Roller door replacement, plastering, flooring required in the garage

House renovation at forest lake 4078

$5,000

Ellen Grove QLD 4078, Australia

30th May 2025

Hello all the Licience builder with experience with renovation , I want to extend my lounge area with patio area with tiling plus I have shed already need yo make base slab for shed as well . Area I want to extend the longue and patio is roughly 1 Meter extension from the Lounge wall to patio . This price includes all material and labour costing so don’t ask me about this . As I have attach the pic please see and confirm the expression of interest . Thank you Location : forest lake 4078

Create a basic floor plan / layout of warehouse studio

$150

Penrith NSW, Australia

26th May 2025

Create a basic floor plan / layout of a warehouse (photography and event studio), not much in it, 2 levels. 268sm all up. Rather someone come in person and measure everything. Don’t need to add in the furniture, just want measurements and layout of the walls, doors, curtains etc.

Front house renovation including small block wall and fencing

$5

Mount Gravatt East QLD 4122, Australia

21st May 2025

Front house renovation including small wall and fence

House renovations

$200

Burnside VIC, Australia

16th May 2025

Fix backyard pavers, pergola etc

Plastering for 2 bedroom house renovation

$900

Preston VIC, Australia

13th May 2025

for a renovation project im launching soon due to water damage. This includes new walls for: - kitchen bulkhead - 5.4x2.5m kitchen plaster wall - 4x2.5 bedroom wall - cornicing added to my whole 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 kitchen/living room townhouse I'd love someone with attention to detail to walk around the place and touch up little cracks or damage in existing walls before I have painters come and repaint whole house.

Handyman work for house renovation

$200

Berala NSW 2141, Australia

9th May 2025

I need a handyman who can help with house renovation work including carpentry, gyprock, tiling , painting. I have all the tools and equipments needed for the job. Just bring yourself only. Ongoing work for long term employment. Immediate payment

Carpentry for residential house renovation

$70

Cygnet TAS, Australia

9th May 2025

Skilled carpenter required for job on Monday. Assorted tasks. $50-70/hr depending on skill level

House Renovations - Needs Electricals done

$250

Lithgow NSW, Australia

5th Jan 2025

I am renovating my place and need an electrician to connect up the lights etc. Most wiring hjas already bee run just needs to be connected all up. Possibly a days worth of work for the right person

Great effort and diligent. Thanks heaps

I need a handyman to help with my house renovations

$400

Pakenham VIC, Australia

27th Dec 2024

I’m doing some house renovations including removing carpet, installing vinyl flooring, skirting and painting, would like someone with experience and tool to help with these tasks

Helped us with getting all the necessary things and painting!

Need a draftsman/architecture to do kitchen plan for our renovation.

$50

Chermside West, Queensland

25th Dec 2024

Hi, We are planning to do some renovations on our house and I need a draftsman/architecture to help me with the plan for the kitchen, laundry and multipurpose room.

He is very helpful and easy to communicate

Need handyman in Ballarat East for various tasks in house renovation

$70

Ballarat East VIC 3350, Australia

16th Dec 2024

We are starting the renovation of our house in Ballarat East. Looking for a handyman for the below work possibly: - Removing existing kitchen cabinetry - Removing existing bath tub and toilet seat - Removing laundry sink - Removing carpet and vinyl flooring in the house - Removing the old air conditioner - Putting the above stuff into the skip bin outside the house - Other general tasks around the house Please share your hourly rate.

Abu has completed the work as per the agreement