Unless your local building code absolutely requires an architect, most residential homes do not need to hire an architect.

The average cost of drafting house plans is $700 to $1,500 for pre-drawn plans, and $2,000 to $10,000 for custom house plans. Residential drafting fees and blueprints range from $1.00 to $5.00 per square feet.

For smaller projects, you are looking at approximately four weeks. For larger projects it will be a few weeks before you see any drawings.

Not all architects charge for initial consultations, but this can vary, especially with highly sought-after firms. Here at Ortega Architecture we will NEVER charge for initial consultation. We will gladly review what your project requires and will provide an estimate in a timely manner.

The cheapest way is to draw a plan from scratch. However, the easiest way is buying and downloading a Ready Made House Floor Plan, which is cheaper and faster than hiring architectural services. Here at Ortega Architecture we offer pre-designed house plans with a variety of sizes to fit any lifestyle. We also offer “Additional Design Sessions” if you like a template but would like to make some adjustments to meet your specific needs (COMING SOON).