How much does a draftsperson cost?
Drafting services in Australia typically cost $700–$1,600 for minor works plans and $2,000–$4,800 for renovation or extension drawings, with full new-home documentation higher.
Typical price band
$2,800typical
standard job $2k–$4.8k
$700 low$9,500 high
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Real-world examples
Minor works plans$700 – $1,600
Renovation or extension drawings$2,000 – $4,800
New home documentation$4,000 – $9,500
What affects the price
— Project size & complexity. More rooms, levels and structural change mean more sheets and more drafting hours.
— Measuring the existing home. Renovation work needs the current house measured and drawn before the new design starts.
— Level of documentation. Approval-only drawings cost less than full construction documentation with details and schedules.
— Consultant coordination. Liaising with engineers, energy assessors and certifiers adds time but keeps the approval smooth.
— Revisions. Most fees include a set number of revision rounds — extensive redesigns are billed extra.
Tips before you post
— Confirm exactly what the fee includes: number of revisions, and whether engineering and energy reports are extra.
— Bring rough sketches, photos and a clear budget to the first meeting — it cuts revision rounds dramatically.
— For complex or design-led projects, compare a draftsperson against a junior architect — the gap can be smaller than expected.
Beyond the price: Working with a draftsperson: from rough sketch to approved plans
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