Michael's DraftingArchitectural Drafting · So. California

Pricing

Flat-fee pricing, quoted up front.

We keep our pricing upfront. The ranges below are estimates for the architectural drawing set - additional consultants like structural engineering and Title 24 are billed separately.

What plans cost

Typical project ranges.

From $5,000
Remodels

Simple interior remodels

Kitchen and bath remodels and interior reconfigurations that don't add square footage.

$5,500 - $9,000
ADUs & Additions

Additions, ADUs & garage-to-ADU conversions

Room additions, detached and attached ADUs, JADUs, and garage-to-ADU conversions. Simpler conversions start near the bottom; full ADUs and larger additions land mid-range.

$7,000 - $12,000+
New Construction

New single-family homes

A full set of construction documents for a new residence, quoted by size and scope. Two-story and larger custom homes run higher.

These prices are for the architectural drawings only. Structural engineering and Title 24 reports are billed separately, and permit submittal - if you'd like us to handle it for you instead of submitting yourself - is an optional add-on.

Pricing assumes standard project conditions - a flat, standard lot with typical setbacks and available utilities, and conventional exteriors and interiors. Sloped or constrained lots, non-standard utilities, extensive custom detailing, or special jurisdictional requirements (hillside, fire, historic, and the like) are quoted individually.

What your fee covers

What's included, and what's separate.

Your flat fee covers the full architectural plan set and the work to get it there:

A few things are billed separately, so you only pay for what your project actually needs:

Structural engineering and Title 24 reports are coordinated for you and billed separately, as your project requires them.

Permit submittal and plan-check management is an optional premium add-on. Your set comes permit-ready to submit yourself, or we can submit and manage plan check for you.

City and county permit fees are paid by the owner directly to the jurisdiction.

Why flat-fee

Know your cost before we start.

01

One quote, up front

Your plan set is a flat fee, quoted before any work begins - so you know exactly what it costs and what's included from the start.

02

Revisions included

We refine the design over included revision rounds, then handle the city's in-scope plan-check corrections through to permit.

03

Drawn in 2-4 weeks

Most residential sets are drawn in about two to four weeks. That is the drafting turnaround - city approval time is separate and varies by jurisdiction.

Pricing FAQ

Questions we hear most.

Why show a range instead of one price?

Every project differs in size and complexity. The ranges give you a realistic starting point; once we understand your project, you get a single flat fee quoted up front before any work begins.

Are structural engineering and Title 24 included in the price?

No - the ranges are for the architectural plan set. Structural engineering and Title 24 reports are coordinated for you and billed separately, as your project requires them, so you only pay for what you actually need.

Do you handle the building permit?

Permit submittal and plan-check management is an optional premium add-on. Your set comes permit-ready for you or your contractor to submit, or we can submit and manage plan check for you.

What could make my project cost more than the range?

The ranges assume standard conditions. A sloped or constrained lot, non-standard utilities, extensive custom detailing, or special jurisdictional requirements (hillside, fire, historic) can add scope, and we quote those individually up front.

How do I get an exact price?

Tell us about your project and property and we'll come back with next steps and a flat-fee quote before any work begins. Email info@michaelsdrafting.com or call 909-486-3789.

Get started

Ready to start your project?

Tell us what you're building and we'll get back to you with next steps - and a flat-fee quote before any work begins.

Or reach us directly at info@michaelsdrafting.com or 909-486-3789.