Technical Drawing Fees

Residential Projects

• Planning Drawings (Basic Floor Plans, Elevations, Site Plans):

  • Price: £300–£1,000 per project.

  • For planning permission applications and initial design stages.

• Building Regulation Drawings (Detailed):

  • Price: £500–£2,000 per project.

  • Includes technical details for structural engineers, contractors, and building inspectors.

• Interior Layouts and Fit-Outs (Room-Specific):

  • Price: £150–£500 per room.

  • Includes detailed furniture layouts, finishes, and electrical/plumbing locations.

Commercial Projects

• Basic Layout Drawings:

  • Price: £1,000–£5,000, depending on the scale and complexity of the space.

• Construction Drawings (Detailed):

  • Price: £2,000–£10,000 or more for larger, complex projects.

  • Covers structural, mechanical, and electrical elements.

Hourly Rates

• If charging agreed by the hour: £50–£100/hour.

Factors Affecting Pricing

• Project Complexity: More intricate designs or larger projects require more time and expertise.

• Level of Detail: Detailed drawings for construction or bespoke elements cost more than basic planning sketches.

• Revisions: Multiple design changes can increase costs.

Typical Packages

Package deals for better client clarity:

• Planning + Building Regulation Drawings for Extensions: £1,000–£3,000.

• Full Set of Drawings (Concept to Construction): £3,000–£10,000+.

Render fees

Average Pricing for Rendered Images

1. Basic 3D Render (Minimal detailing):

   • Price: £100–£250 per image.

   • Suitable for quick visuals with simple design changes.

2. High-Quality 3D Render (Photorealistic):

   • Price: £250–£500 per image.

   • Includes detailed materials, textures, lighting, and post-production work.

3. Premium 3D Render (Complex projects):

   • Price: £500–£1,000+ per image.

   • Ideal for high-end projects with intricate detailing and multiple revisions.

Additional Considerations

• Revisions:

  • 2-3 revisions in the base price, but additional revisions might cost £50–£150 each.

  • Unlimited revisions may increase the base price significantly.

• Design Work Included:

  • For designing and rendering the space, might charge separately for design services, typically £50–£100/hour, or bundle it into the rendering fee.

• Project-Based Pricing:

  • For projects with multiple renders or ongoing changes, offering a package deal (e.g., £1,000–£2,500 for 5 images)

Example Scenario

• Design and render a living room with 3 revisions:

  • Design fee: £300–£600 (if billed separately).

  • Render fee: £300–£500 per render, including revisions.

  • Total: £600–£1,200, depending on quality and client demands.