Invoice templates for landscape architects covering masterplanning, public realm design, environmental assessments, and planning applications.
A landscape architect invoice covers professional fees for designing and managing the outdoor environment — from urban squares, parks, and public realm to country estates, residential developments, and ecological restoration projects. UK landscape architects are typically chartered members of the Landscape Institute (CMLI) and may also be registered on the Landscape Architects Register managed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) in a limited context. Landscape architecture projects follow a structured design process: appraisal, masterplanning, detailed design, specification, tendering, and contract administration. Fees are typically structured to RIBA Plan of Work stages or the equivalent Landscape Institute fee structure. Hourly rates, percentage fees, and project lump-sum fees are all used depending on the project type and client preference.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape appraisal and feasibility study | 2500 | stage |
| Masterplan and concept design (RIBA Stage 2) | 4500 | stage |
| Detailed landscape design and specification | 3500 | stage |
| Planning application support (LVIA) | 2800 | report |
| Contract administration (per month) | 900 | month |
| Landscape architect consultancy (hourly) | 120 | hour |
| Site monitoring visit (half day) | 450 | half-day |
Landscape architects should issue invoices aligned to project stage completions or milestones as agreed in the fee proposal. For percentage-based fees, calculate each stage's fee against the current construction cost estimate, noting any changes since the last invoice. For public sector clients, invoices must comply with the UK Government's prompt payment code (target 30 days). Include the project reference, budget line, and any specific invoice codes required by the authority. For smaller residential projects, a simpler staged payment structure (design, planning submission, construction details) is more appropriate than RIBA-stage billing.