Cost of a House Blueprint - General Contractor

When planning for big projects at home such a renovation or addition of structures, it is very important that we are able to make a blueprint for it which will be the core guide of the contractors as they work on the project. Blueprint is also a great way for us to see and picture out the detailed outcome of the structure that we wanted.

If we don’t have much idea on what a blueprint is, it is a reproduction of an architectural plan through drawings and engineering designs which is then printed through a light-sensitive sheet. A blueprint is widely used when building or renovation houses today for we can make copies of it accurately and rapidly.

Aside from being rapid and accurate, blueprints can easily be printed out hence we can always produce multiple copies of it whenever we want but before we can have someone to make our blueprints, we have to know first the costs and considerations for a house blueprint in Los Angeles.

Types of Blueprints Drafts For Home Additions

The cost for the house blueprint in Los Angeles typically depends on the type of blueprint that we need and also the details that we wanted to have on the blueprints. There are three different types of blueprint and each type has different processes which would affect how much do blueprints cost for a house.

CAD (Computer Aided Design) Los Angeles

The CAD a modern way to make a blueprint where the designer such as a draftsperson or an architect will simply make a wave of draft through various computer programs and applications and ones done, he can now print it in a large-scaled printer.

CAD is definitely a perfect type of blueprint for those homeowners who want to have the blueprint right away and with the technology we have now a days, drafting and making a blueprint through the help of the computer has made the lives of the draftsperson easier.

Traditional Blueprint Plans In Los Angeles

This type of blueprint is the difficult one where it is made, drawn and designed by hand hence the draftspersons or the architects who makes blueprint through the traditional way may finish the product longer compared to the CAD.

On the other hand, the nice thing about the traditional blueprint is that it can be manipulated by the architect easily since it is a handmade type of blueprint but there are draftspersons who would charge higher if we are going to have the blueprint made in a traditional way.

Existing Home Blueprints

The existing blueprint is used ones we already have an existing house and we just wanted to add, change or remodel some structures of it such as a room or a detached addition. Compared to the other two types of blueprint, the existing blueprint is not that expensive.

Process and Costs

Apart from the type of the blueprint, there are also a few processes before we can finally have our blueprint which starts from the consultation of the draftsperson, making of the schematic design and the permit and zoning applications.

• Consultation

The consultation part of the draftsperson or an architect is the important part in here where we should be able to address everything that we want for our blueprint and the project. A consultation might be short and can be finished right away but it is important that we are able to communicate with the draftsperson or the architect well during this time.

Through consultation, we can show the draftsperson or the architect our current home since this way; he can make certain ideas on how to make the layout and where to place the additional room. The cost for the consultation is at $200 to $500 for the whole 2 to 4 hours of consultation.

• Making of the draft

In this stage, we only have to wait for the draftsperson to finish the blueprint which would take for about 1 to 2days for a standard addition of 1,000 square feet room. The labor fee of the draftsperson when making the draft of the blueprint is between $100 and $130 per hour thus if we are having a standard addition of 1,000 square feet then the cost for the draft making is around $800 to $2,100.

• Schematic design

During the making of the schematic design, floor plans are being made with sketches of the interior and exterior space and also the elevation of the area. Making a schematic design isn’t that long compared to making the draft and we can also help in making the schematic design. For the schematic design, they usually cost for $600 up to $1,500 for the whole two to four hours of making it.

• Permit and zoning application

We may also be required to have a permit and zoning application before we can finally do the additions and renovations. Permit and zoning application may cost for about $200 to $400 for two to three hours depending on the local regulations of the city.

Aside from these costs, there are also some other costs before we can have our blueprint such as having a renovation or addition that is more than 600 square feet or building of more than two-stories high. If we are going to make blueprints like these, we still have to consult an engineer for the project and if he has already approved the project, he then stamps the blueprint which costs for $500 to $1,000 per sheet of blueprint.

If we wanted to rush the making of the blueprint due to some reasons or because we have deadlines, it will costs us more because of the rush fee that could charge for 20% higher of the overall price of the draftsperson.

Now that we already know how much do blueprints cost for a house, we can now estimate the funds that we will be allotting for the project and if you wanted to know more about the process and costs of having a blueprint, we in Fidelity Builders and Design, Inc can definitely help you with it; you just have to call us now at 1-877-737-5554.