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Arbtech , Heritage Impact Assessment Cost and Turnaround 2026

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Last reviewed 22 June 2026 · Refreshed quarterly
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Arbtech , fee and turnaround

Arbtech. Fixed-fee Heritage Statements published from £695 plus VAT. Strong online presence. Fee: From £695 plus VAT for a domestic Heritage Statement. Turnaround: Typical SLA 10 to 15 working days.

What they specialise in

Fixed-fee Heritage Statements published from £695 plus VAT. Strong online presence. Pricing model is fixed-fee on the published baseline. Verify on a per-case basis: heritage consultancies routinely flex fee in either direction based on scope, asset grade and the LPA's expressed expectations.

How they fit the four-band fee map

  • Band 1 (no statement): not applicable.
  • Band 2 (one-page Statement): yes, within published baseline.
  • Band 3 (full HIA): yes, core scope.
  • Band 4 (HIA + DBA): usually subcontract DBA component to a CIfA-Registered archaeology specialist.

Verifying credentials before instructing

  • Check the named author's RIBA, IHBC, CIfA or RICS-BCA accreditation directly on the relevant register.
  • Request a recent case study where the LPA published its officer report , gives you third-party calibration.
  • Confirm fee is ex VAT, and whether reasonable travel and out-of-pocket are included.
  • Confirm the deliverable: PDF report, with or without sample wording for the Design and Access Statement integration.

What this site does not know

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