How much does a floor plan cost?

TaskBider estimates $120–$500 per simple residential level from US and EU drafters and $55–$200 offshore, when you supply an existing plan or a measured sketch. Furnished and colour presentation plans sit higher.

How much is a floor plan per square foot?

Roughly $0.10–$0.40 per square foot for straightforward 2D drafting in the US and EU. Below about 1,000 sq ft, per-plan pricing is usually cheaper than a per-square-foot rate.

How long does a floor plan take?

One to three working days for a single clean level. Same-day delivery is possible and typically carries a 25–50 percent rush premium.

Can a floor plan drawn remotely be used for a permit?

The drafting can be produced remotely, but permit sets usually need code notes and, in many jurisdictions, a licensed professional's seal from someone registered locally. Say up front that the plan is for permit so the right scope is quoted.

Prices reviewed 2026-09-13 · TaskBider estimates

Floor plan cost in 2026

A drafted 2D floor plan costs $120–$500 per plan from US and EU freelancers and $55–$200 from equally qualified drafters in North Africa, the Gulf, Nigeria or South Asia — roughly $0.10–$0.40 per square foot for a simple residential level drawn from an existing plan or measured sketch. Hourly, the work bills at $22–$60 (US/EU) or $11–$28 (offshore), and a single clean level is usually a one to three day turnaround.

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US / EU hourly rate

$22–$60/hr

MENA / Africa / South Asia

$11–$28/hr

Price per deliverable

Deliverable	Typical effort	US / EU	MENA / Africa / Asia
Simple residential level, from a supplied plan	4–8 hours	$120–$500	$55–$200
Measured sketch redrawn to scale	5–10 hours	$150–$600	$65–$250
Furnished / marketing floor plan	6–12 hours	$200–$720	$85–$300
Colour 2D presentation plan	8–14 hours	$260–$850	$110–$360
Multi-level building, per additional floor	3–7 hours once standards are set	$90–$420	$40–$175

TaskBider estimates derived from listing rate data and reported offers (Q3 2026). Unit prices are hourly bands multiplied by typical hours per unit — benchmarks for budgeting, not quotes.

What drives the price

What you supply: A dimensioned PDF is fastest. Photos and phone sketches add hours because dimensions have to be reconciled with you.
Purpose of the plan: A marketing plan for a listing, a space-planning layout and a permit drawing are three different levels of rigour and price.
Number of levels: The first level carries the setup cost; further levels are much cheaper per plan.
Deliverable format: DWG plus PDF is standard. Editable Revit, SketchUp or vector artwork for print adds time.
Turnaround: Same-day and weekend delivery carries a rush premium of roughly 25–50 percent.

Worked project examples

Project	Assumptions	US / EU total	Offshore total
Two-storey house, 2 plans	From a dimensioned PDF, DWG plus PDF out	$220–$900	$95–$380
Small office, 1 level, furnished	Space plan with furniture and dimensions	$300–$1,100	$130–$460
Apartment block, 12 unit types	Marketing plans to one template	$1,400–$5,200	$600–$2,200

How to spend less

Send one dimensioned source file rather than several conflicting ones.
Batch all levels and unit types into one brief to reuse the setup.
Say what the plan is for; it stops the drafter over-detailing.
Avoid rush deadlines when the plan is not blocking anything.
Agree the template once and reuse it across every future plan.

What inflates the invoice

Paying marketing-plan prices for a plan that must satisfy a permit reviewer.
Asking for scaled accuracy from unmeasured photos.
Not requesting the editable source file, then paying again for small edits.
Adding rooms and levels after work starts instead of listing them up front.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a floor plan cost?: TaskBider estimates $120–$500 per simple residential level from US and EU drafters and $55–$200 offshore, when you supply an existing plan or a measured sketch. Furnished and colour presentation plans sit higher.
How much is a floor plan per square foot?: Roughly $0.10–$0.40 per square foot for straightforward 2D drafting in the US and EU. Below about 1,000 sq ft, per-plan pricing is usually cheaper than a per-square-foot rate.
How long does a floor plan take?: One to three working days for a single clean level. Same-day delivery is possible and typically carries a 25–50 percent rush premium.
Can a floor plan drawn remotely be used for a permit?: The drafting can be produced remotely, but permit sets usually need code notes and, in many jurisdictions, a licensed professional's seal from someone registered locally. Say up front that the plan is for permit so the right scope is quoted.