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Heritage Collective vs Orion Heritage: Fee, Turnaround, Specialism
Reviewed by
Oliver Wakefield-Smith
Founder, Digital Signet
Last reviewed 22 June 2026 · Refreshed quarterly
Direct answer
Which to choose?
Heritage Collective is the stronger match for residential and small-commercial work in London and Bristol, with quoted fees of £1,200 to £4,500 per HIA and 3 to 5 week turnaround. Orion Heritage is the stronger match for strategic and large-scale work, with quoted fees of £3,500 to £9,000 and 4 to 8 week turnaround. For a Grade II family-home HIA, Heritage Collective. For a strategic residential allocation, Orion.
Comparison table
| Dimension | Heritage Collective | Orion Heritage |
|---|---|---|
| Typical fee band | £1,200 to £4,500 | £3,500 to £9,000 |
| Typical turnaround | 3 to 5 weeks | 4 to 8 weeks |
| Asset-grade sweet-spot | Grade II residential, small commercial | Grade II to II*, strategic-scale |
| In-house archaeology? | No (subcontracts) | Sub-contracts via CIfA partners |
| Regional coverage | London, Bristol | National |
| Accreditation lead | RIBA-CA, IHBC | IHBC, CIfA |
When to prefer Heritage Collective
- London or Bristol residential cases (saves travel time and cost).
- Grade II family-home extensions and refurbishments.
- Cases requiring a RIBA-CA architectural perspective on the statement.
- Tight planning-clock cases where 3-week delivery is needed.
When to prefer Orion Heritage
- Strategic residential allocations and mixed-use schemes.
- Retail-park or infrastructure work with multiple heritage assets in the study area.
- Cases needing combined archaeology and built-heritage methodology.
- Major-project work with appeal or inquiry risk.