Architectural service costs depend on your project and location. Check with a local pro for your specific job.
Professional floor plan services range from $500 to $2,000 for your project, with architects charging more than certified draftspersons.
The size of your project and the level of detail you need will determine your final floor plan cost.
You should account for the cost of interior design services or home renovation work when you create your project budget.
Hiring a local architect professional ensures your floor plans meet building codes and keeps your construction project safe and compliant.
Having floor plans drawn up costs an average of $1,300, with most homeowners paying between $500 and $2,000. Floor plans are used in the design and construction process to visualize how best to use your space. They’re used in conjunction with blueprints, which give a more detailed construction plan for contractors to follow. Learn what factors affect what you’ll pay for floor plans.
The cost of floor plans can vary depending on who draws up the plans, the project size and type, and more. Floor plans may also be included in full blueprint sets, but here we’ll be looking at the cost of drawing them up independently.
| Type of Professional | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| Architect | $100–$350 per hour |
| Certified Draftsperson | $35–$150 per hour |
| Redraw Firm | $20–$50 per page |
The type of professional you hire to draw the floor plan will affect the total price. Hiring a local architect will cost an average of $100 to $350 an hour. Architects are licensed professionals who design buildings and ensure they’re structurally sound. They’ll often draft floor plans as part of the whole set of blueprints for a construction project, but you can also hire an architect to draw up floor plans separately.
In many cases, you don’t need an architect to draw plans if you don’t need full blueprints. Having floor plans drawn up by a certified draftsperson costs around $35 to $150 per hour. If you only need a floor plan for design purposes and not for construction, you can hire a redraw firm, which can work from photographs, hand-drawn sketches, on-site measurements, or old blueprints to draw up new floor plans. A redraw firm costs about $20 to $50 per plan page.
The larger the project, the more floor plans will cost. Drawing up a floor plan for your entire house will cost more than one for just one room or one floor. Depending on the size of the project, you may not need a full floor plan, so don’t pay for plans you won’t need.
| Project Size (Sq. Ft.) | Architect Floor Plan Cost | Draftsperson Floor Plan Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | $500–$2,500 | $250–$1,250 |
| 1000 | $1,000–$5,000 | $500–$2,500 |
| 1500 | $1,500–$7,500 | $750–$3,750 |
| 2000 | $2,000–$10,000 | $1,000–$5,000 |
| 3000 | $3,000–$15,000 | $1,500–$7,500 |
The type of project can also affect how much floor plans cost. A new build will require more extensive floor plans, and an existing home renovation or addition may only need limited plans. Drawing up floor plans for interior design purposes will cost less than plans used during construction.
The cost of blueprints is higher than the cost of floor plans due to the level of detail involved, and floor plans can be drawn up with varying levels of detail as well. Floor plans that require extensive detail, including structural elements, wall thickness, individual fixtures, and 3D representations of elements will cost more to draw up than more basic plans that include far less detail.
DIY floor-plan software costs $70 to $400 upfront, or $10 to $25 monthly for online tools that require a subscription to access features and save or export designs. This is great for smaller, interior design projects where precision isn't critical. However, it’s not ideal for construction projects requiring accurate structural details and technical specifications. In that case, hiring a local architect at $100 to $350 per hour or a certified draftsperson at $35 to $150 per hour ensures your plans meet building codes and construction standards.
Professional floor plans require expertise and precision. Here’s why you should hire a pro for your next big project:
Architects and draftspersons ensure floor plans meet local building codes, zoning regulations, and structural requirements that DIY software can’t account for.
Professionals can integrate structural elements, wall thickness calculations, load-bearing considerations, and utility placements that DIYers often miss or miscalculate.
Experts provide the level of technical detail that contractors need for safe and reliable builds, while DIYers lack the experience and precision necessary for big projects like this.
Architects can design floor plans that optimize space, natural light, traffic flow, and functionality, leveraging years of experience with similar projects.
Licensed professionals carry liability insurance, so if there are errors in the plans that cause construction issues, you’re protected.
Pros work efficiently, completing accurate floor plans in hours or days that could take DIYers weeks of trial and error.
A DIY floor plan approach works best in the following situations:
Interior design projects where you’re planning furniture layouts, decor placement, or room organization without structural changes.
Visualizing potential renovations before hiring a professional to draw official construction plans.
Creating basic room layouts or mockups to communicate your vision to the pros.
Non-construction projects like event planning, garden layouts, or organizing storage spaces.
Make sure to balance the aesthetics of your home with functional design. Consider factors like foot traffic, lighting, and storage when planning your space.
Floor plans are often drawn up as part of the remodeling or interior design process. Some other services that may accompany having floor plans drawn up include:
Interior design: Hiring an interior designer costs an average of $2,000–$15,200.
Home renovation: Renovating your home can cost $15–$60 per square foot on average.
Removing a wall: The cost to remove a wall ranges between $1,000 and $10,000.
Adding a room: Adding a room to your home averages between $20,900 and $72,600.
Drawing your own floor plans using floor plan software or a website is the best way to save money, but this isn’t always the best option for every homeowner or project. If you’re hiring a professional to draw up floor plans, you can keep costs down by only requesting the minimum number of plans and level of detail your project requires. You can also save by hiring a draftsperson rather than an architect if your project doesn’t require structural expertise or design.
Determine whether you need an architect for full structural design or a draftsperson for simpler plans, depending on your project's complexity and the building’s requirements.
Discuss the project’s size and scope, so the professional knows how many floor plans to create and what level of detail is required.
Ask whether the floor plans will be part of a full blueprint set or standalone drawings, as this affects both cost and what's included.
Clarify whether you need 2D floor plans only or if 3D renderings would help you better visualize the space before construction begins.
Inquire about revision policies and the number of rounds of changes included in the quoted price.
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