Architect services to build an addition

We are planning to build an addition and we are looking for an
architect. We are on super tight budget and want to minimize what we
need to spend on an architect.

What type and level of services does an architect provide and what we
can do ourselves to lower this cost? We more or less know what we want
to build. If for instance we provide architect blueprints of our
existing house with all measurements and various images can this
possible mean he won't need to do it himself and even visit our house?

Hiring an architect is a responsible step. Do they usually provide a
free consultation so we can talk to him or her and figure out if we
like him?
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