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odBOD
Joined: 04 Jun 2004
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 Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 2:36 pm Post subject: Typical drafting fee? |
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What is the typical fee for floor plans, elevations, details, etc per sq. foot?
I am only doing a drafting service not design work
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spyder24
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| Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 2:56 pm Post subject: |
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It really depends on your area and qualifications. While I have 8 yrs. 2d residential cad drafting experience, my basis is somewhere along the lines of:
Single Story
0-500 sq.ft = 300
500-100 sq.ft = 500
2 Story (Multiply x2)
etc. I hope that this helps and if you need any help don't hesitate to contact us. |
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odBOD
Joined: 04 Jun 2004
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| Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2004 4:35 pm Post subject: |
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hey spyder. first of all thanks for the reply.
im kinda confused by your answer, so ill give ya some more details. Currently im charging my client 1$ per sq ft. and like .10 a sqft for extra stuff like extra details and asbuilts. So im wondering if that sounds allright. More specifically if it is high in your opinion or low. Also im wondering if and how much to charge for asbuilts.
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RickPalmerandAssociates
Joined: 04 Jun 2004
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Location: Banner Elk, North Carolina
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| Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2004 7:32 am Post subject: |
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odBod,
In my area, my typical fee for a set of "builder" plans will usually run about $1.50, minimum. This includes the basic plans of foundation, floor plans, elevations, door and window sschedules, and a number of final sets of drawings. There is also always some element of design thrown into the project as well. I typically produce these level of drawings for contractors doing spec projects.
For as-builts, addition/remodelling design projects I typically bill out at my standard hourly rate, plus printing fees.
For custom design single family projects I establish a fixed fee based on a percentage of the estimated construction cost for the project. This typically compensates me for design, project meetings, survey fees, minimal engineering, production of construction documents and letting the project out and receiving bids. Follow up services during construction are provided under a separate contract and fee. Hope this helps.
Rick Palmer and Associates
P.O. Box 694
Banner Elk, North Carolina 28604
Phone/Fax: 1-828-898-4765 |
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grogers
Joined: 21 Jun 2004
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Location: Northern California
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| Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2004 11:34 pm Post subject: fees |
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I used to charge by the square foot until I met a client named "Sally" (her name has been changed to protect the guilty). Sally wanted me to meet with her and her husband every Wednesday night at 6. The meetings lasted about 2 or 3 hours. We met for 20 consecutive weeks. By the time I was done, I made less on that job than I would have made working at McDonalds.
Since that fatefull project over ten years ago, every project our firm has taken is billed on an hourly basis with an estimated fee. People are very understanding when I explain that they are very much in control of their design fee expenses.
My advice...choose a fair hourly rate and charge your client for the time you actually spend on their project. Hourly rates in my area range from $25 to $50 for freelance drafters. |
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spyder24
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| Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2004 5:37 am Post subject: |
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odBod:
The $1.00/sq.ft. doesn't sound too far off but again that all depends on the project scope actually. For instance, say you have a very elaborate custom home that has stone and brick veneer, and alot of custom interior work in the project, you would have to consider the time that it would take you to completely detail these items in the overall project cost. I see that a grogers had a bad experience with clients like this. The only bad thing about doing work for "residential" customers from my past experience is that, even though you are a well seasoned architectural draftsman, they expect you to play architect with a fee of a burger flipper! So, you have to set up you on pay scale per this situation.
Sorry about my sq. ft. basis the last entry was suppose to be 500-1000. What I include in this price is a full set up CD's plus (1) set of markups free, and additional markup are per hourly basis.
As for "as-builts" it is always best to do them hourly. Sometimes what you run into is that you recieve a set of as-builts, after they are returned, the contractor will see some items that have been changed but not noted. So it's best to keep this type of drating @ an hourly rate to keep afloat. |
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Remh-K
Joined: 20 Oct 2004
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Location: SoCal
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| Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 6:20 am Post subject: Elaborate please |
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Sorry for this question, but can you guys elaborate a little more with the terminology/accronym:
-CD (1)
-As built
Define it please. I have a project to do as well, but I'm not sure of the charge for it either. Thanks. |
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draftingplus
Joined: 13 Oct 2004
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| Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 7:07 pm Post subject: Typical Drafting Fee |
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I must say, I am working in the wrong area. I am from the mid-west and we charge 40 cents per sq. ft. So for a 1000 sq. ft. home I would charge $400. This includes: foundation, floor plans, elevations, door and window schedules, and 3 final sets of drawings. This also includes 2 design meetings. Of course, details and sections, etc are hourly.
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