Though digital PDF blueprints are commonly used on the jobsite on tablets, laptops and iPads, there is still demand for classic prints. A full set of prints includes all the sheets for an entire project. An average house will have 10 sheets per level. Printing costs range from $0.06 per sheet to $25 per sheet. Many freelancers charge by the project which will also run near the average total of $1,750. Rates vary significantly due to freelancer experience levels and locations but are typically $50 to $150 per hour. Architects charge more, from $1.25 to $5 per square foot with some as high as $10. Drafting Fees Per Square Footįees run anywhere from $0.40 to $3 per square foot. A typical project takes 10 to 13 hours to complete, though larger complex and commercial projects take far longer. These services usually run an average range of $80 to $130 per hour.

Engineers, architects and draftspersons are all trained in drafting techniques. Urban centers, like New York and Los Angeles, can see double or triple the rates of rural or suburban areas. Pricing also varies significantly between urban and rural areas. A new home or office complex is more complex and time consuming than adding a room to an existing structure. The size and the complexity of the project will impact the price.

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