Published pricing for clearly defined residential scopes.
Accudrafters keeps common fees public so homeowners, contractors, and real-estate professionals can understand likely design and drafting cost before work begins.
Included client process
- Online design-progress meetings
- Formatted Google Sheet selection tool
- Shared Dropbox project folder
- Client-viewer access for independent 3D review
- Permit-review packages for defined scopes
Fixed fees for clearly defined scopes
For the scopes listed, the published fee is the fee. When the project changes, added work is priced before that added work begins.
No-surprise pricing
Written scope identifies the included residential design and drafting services.
Professional value positioning
Fees are designed to lead on value among providers offering comparable residential design skill, customization, visualization, documentation, and client process—not to compete with stock plans or drafting-only production.
Third-party services
Architecture, engineering, surveying, soils work, and other third-party professional services are not included unless specifically stated in writing.
New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax
Published fees do not include NMGRT. Applicable tax is added separately so base fees remain clear.
Reporting location
Work is performed in Bernalillo County outside Albuquerque city limits. Unless law requires otherwise, the applicable reporting-location rate in effect at billing is used.
Initial Design Consultation
| Service | Defined Scope | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Design Consultation | At your site or by online appointment. Includes client project interview, project design fee assessment, and general project range discussion. | Free |
Existing Condition Measure-Up Floor Plans
For Realtors, homeowners, contractors, remodel planning, and early project evaluation.
| Service | Defined Scope | Fixed Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Existing Condition Measure-Up Floor Plan | Includes walls, windows, doors, cabinet footprint, and fixtures for homes up to 1,000 sf. | $1,100 |
| Additional Basic Measure-Up Area | Area over the included 1,000 sf. | $1.00/sf |
| Deluxe Existing Condition Measure-Up Floor Plan | Includes Basic scope plus electrical, in-house meter/utility locations, exterior elevations, and dollhouse-view perspective for homes up to 1,000 sf. | $1,750 |
| Additional Deluxe Measure-Up Area | Area over the included 1,000 sf. | $1.75/sf |
Kitchen and Bathroom Plans
Fixed fees for common kitchen and bath scopes within an existing home footprint.
| Service | Defined Scope | Fixed Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Change-Out Kitchen Plan | Up to 200 sf through permit-review drawings. Walls, plumbing, and electrical do not move. Includes material selections and cabinet elevations. | $1,665 |
| Redesigned Kitchen Plan | Within the existing home footprint through permit-review drawings. Includes relocation of walls, plumbing, electrical, material selections, cabinet elevations, and four perspective renderings. | $2,925 |
| Basic Change-Out Bathroom Plan | Up to 200 sf through permit-review drawings. Walls, plumbing, and electrical do not move. Includes material selections and cabinet elevations. | $1,175 |
| Redesigned Bathroom Plan | Within the existing home footprint through permit-review drawings. Includes relocation of walls, plumbing, electrical, material selections, cabinet elevations, and four perspective renderings. | $1,665 |
Additions, Outdoor Kitchens, and Shade Structures
| Service | Defined Scope | Fixed Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Home Addition | Family rooms, bedrooms, garages, and similar additions up to 1,000 sf through permit-review drawings. Includes plans, material selections, and four perspective renderings where applicable to scope. | $3,775 |
| Kitchen Included in Addition | Add to Home Addition fee when the addition includes kitchen scope. | $1,100 |
| Additional Addition Area | Area over the included 1,000 sf. | $1.50/sf |
| Primary Suite with Bathroom Addition | Up to 1,000 sf through permit-review drawings. Includes plans and material selections. | $4,275 |
| Outdoor Kitchen with Patio Cover | Up to 500 sf through permit-review drawings. Includes plans and material selections. | $2,975 |
| Patio Cover or Shade Structure | Up to 200 sf through permit-review drawings. Includes concrete, structure, and electrical if impacted. | $1,175 |
| Additional Patio/Shade Area | Area over included square footage. | $1.50/sf |
Custom Casita / ADU and New Home Design
Separate fixed-fee categories keep smaller site-specific casitas market-friendly while preserving the established custom-new-home price.
| Service | Defined Scope | Fixed Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Casita / ADU / Guest House Design | Up to 750 sf under roof through permit-review drawings. Includes site-specific concept development through working drawings. | $5,975 |
| Additional Casita / ADU Area | Area over the included 750 sf through 1,000 sf under roof. | $3.00/sf |
| Custom New Home Design | Up to 2,500 sf under roof through permit-review drawings. Includes concept development through working drawings. | $6,975 |
| Additional Custom New Home Area | Area over the included 2,500 sf under roof. | $1.50/sf |
Hourly, Visualization, Printing, and Miscellaneous Services
| Service | Defined Scope | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Contractor Interview / Selection Services | Contractor interview, orientation, review, and selection support. | $115/hr |
| 3D Visualization Services | Based on complexity and delivery medium. | $115/hr |
| Visualization Medium Costs | Printed, 3D printed, 3D video flythrough, 3D digital model, 3D VR, and similar media costs. | Additional |
| Printing | Architectural B, C, D, and E size black-and-white sheets. | $7.50/sheet |
| Miscellaneous Services | Services not listed in a fixed-fee category, owner-directed revisions outside scope, extra coordination, unusual conditions, or added services. | $115/hr |
What the Accudrafters Process Includes
Online progress meetings
Review the design, discuss revisions, and keep the project moving without unnecessary travel.
Selection sheet
A formatted Google Sheet keeps project selections organized and shareable.
Shared project folder
An accessible Dropbox folder contains project documents, drawings, reference files, and deliverables.
Client viewer access
Independent review of the design and 3D views is available during the project.
Payment Terms, Completion, and Redline Corrections
Projects under $2,000
50% down , with the balance due at completion.
Projects of $2,000 or more
70% down , 15% at the start of working drawings , and 15% at completion .
Completion defined for Accudrafters purposes
Completion means the agreed residential design and drafting scope has been completed and delivered to the point that the client, contractor, builder, or authorized representative can submit the Accudrafters-prepared plan set for permit review. The plans do not have to be approved by the permitting authority for the Accudrafters scope to be complete.
Completion does not mean permit approval, contractor approval, HOA approval, engineering approval, construction approval, construction completion, bid acceptance, loan approval, appraisal acceptance, or final completion by any third party.
Permit-body redline corrections
Jurisdiction redlines within the original agreed scope are completed at no additional Accudrafters charge. Owner or contractor redesigns, scope changes, engineering changes, material or layout changes, site changes, incomplete-information issues, and post-completion revisions are not included.
Not Included Unless Specifically Stated in Writing
Professional third-party services
Government, HOA, and project fees
Services outside drafting scope
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Request Project Pricing
For fastest review, send the project location, rough square footage, project type, photographs, sketches, measurements, and permit-review needs.
Helpful items to send
- Project address or city
- Approximate square footage
- Photographs and rough sketches
- Existing plans or survey
- HOA requirements and contractor notes
- Desired timeline and permit deadline
Contact Accudrafters
Jim Lynch
(505) 463-7432
[email protected]
Deposit and Balance Payments
Deposits and balances may be paid through PayPal or Venmo when arranged with Accudrafters. For qualifying transactions, PayPal may also offer eligible customers Pay Later or credit options.
Pay over time with PayPal when eligible
PayPal financing is subject to approval. Rates, repayment terms, transaction eligibility, and availability are determined by PayPal. Accudrafters of America is not the lender and does not make credit decisions.
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Last updated July 2026. Prices are subject to change for new projects. Published fees exclude applicable NMGRT. Written project scope controls final pricing, deliverables, and exclusions.