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How much does a draughtsperson cost?

  • R500 – R900/hour
    Draughtsperson - per hour fee
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Want to know how much a draughtsperson will cost you in South Africa?

We have examined the projects carried out by our Pros and a variety of other reputable sources and compiled a list of prices and fees that draughtspeople will typically charge you for their services.


Draughtsperson - per hour fee

  • R500 – R900/hour

A draughtsperson creates blueprints for designing new homes and additions to existing ones. He prepares architectural plans and technical drawings. A draughtsperson can charge by the hour or by the square metre (see below). A set of plans for a typical 3-bedroom house takes at least 10 hours to complete. The size and the complexity of the project will also have an impact on the price. Hiring a draughtsperson to do a simple house plan is still cheaper than having an architect do it—they can charge up to twice as much. The cost to hire a draughtsperson typically runs from R500/hour to R900/hour, averaging at R700/hour.

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Draughtsperson — per square metre fee

  • R60 – R160/metre

Draughtspersons also charge per square metre of the building. The cost per square metre rate can be more cost effective for the client. Besides the size and the complexity of the project itself, rates also vary according to the draughtsperson's experience level and the location. Drawing up building plans in the City of Cape Town or Johannesburg, for example, will likely result in higher costs for your project than one in a smaller town. The average cost to hire a draughtsperson is R110/metre, or typically between R60/metre and R160/metre.

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New building

  • Property type: Other
  • City or suburb where you need the service: Springbok
  • Approx. size (sqm): 190
  • Estimated project start: 1–3 months

I am currently in Addis Ababa. And just would like price to have a drawing as per excell plan attached. This is a farmhouse, though we would like to have a proper plan, especially regarding the thatched roof. The location is also indicated in WORD by means of screen shots. A view of each side of the house will be appreciated. Kindly email is default communication

Extension or Remodel

  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • City or suburb where you need the service: Berea
  • Approx. size (sqm): 550
  • Estimated project start: More than 3 months

Current house is 24 yrs. old. The veranda is 90 sqm.It has a Victorian style look.The roof is hipped.I want to convert it into 2 apartments.The house has a lounge ,dining room with 4.5 bed- room room and study room. with 2 bahroom. I want the Architect ,to design, draw the plans. etc with no supervision .The 2 apartments must have3 bedroom each with a common bathroom with lounge,dinning room , en - suite bathroom,toilet etc and a study room and TV room 0verport

Interior design

  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • City or suburb where you need the service: Rietvalleirand
  • Approx. size (sqm): 75
  • Estimated project start: Within a month

I would like to: Curtains made for main bedroom - to be fitted also; Blinds for 2 windows in kitchen, one window in guest bedroom, 3 windows in study - to be fitted also. Existing Curtains for lounge and tv room to be adjusted to fit and hang neatly - to be fitted also. Existing Curtains for 2 spare bedrooms to be adjusted to fit and hang neatly - to be fitted also. Reupholster one 3 seater couch and one chair. Advice on space planning and how to make the most of my existing furniture in the space I have.

Extension or Remodel

  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • City or suburb where you need the service: Boksburg West
  • Approx. size (sqm): 45
  • Estimated project start: 1–3 months

Need costs for planning assistance please - 2 mods to 1 house. Want to convert a part of a large house to a separate granny flat and also build a new adjoining 1-car garage for it. (There is an existing large open-plan workroom that has an en-suite existing bathroom (at the end of one side of a house), want to change this into a granny-flat) Also want to build a new small workroom extension on the other side of the house (size of a single garage with entrance into the house). Need plans drawn up, and costing to execute this project.

Other architectural service

  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • City or suburb where you need the service: Fish Hoek
  • Approx. size (sqm): 40
  • Estimated project start: Within a month

Hi there, My husband and I are wanting to build a double garage on our property with a workshop extension. We already have the drawing completed. We just need it to be double checked (in case of requirements not being met) and submitted to council. Please could you send through a quote of what the cost is likely to be and what the process entails (waiting time etc.) Have an awesome day! Kind regards,

Extension or Remodel

  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • City or suburb where you need the service: Queensburgh
  • Approx. size (sqm): 300
  • Estimated project start: Within a month

At the moment, our lounge dining room and kitchen are open planned. There’s a loft above the kitchen. We would like to extend the lounge(by 3m) and give our house a modern finish. We would like to build a double volume lounge ,dining room. Outside the kitchen is an entertainment area which is 6x6m, we would like to incorporate the entertainment with the house.

Interior design

  • Property type: Other
  • City or suburb where you need the service: Durban North
  • Approx. size (sqm): 130
  • Estimated project start: More than 3 months

As a school we are wanting to renovate our staff room. I attach an architect's proposed plan. It will include renovating the kitchen, putting vinyl flooring, replacing chairs and tables, building new pigeon holes for 72 teachers, replacing stack doors to the outside patio and upgrading the patio area with a screen. It will also require removing a current dry wall phone booth. 21 Middlebrook Avenue, Danville Park Girls High School

Extension or Remodel

  • Property type: Commercial
  • City or suburb where you need the service: Port Elizabeth
  • Approx. size (sqm): 120
  • Estimated project start: Within a month

My Visa Center Needs to be remodelled. but we still want to keep operations running whilst all the renovations are happening. We are closed on weekends and i dont mind opening up the center for renovations to carry on without any operations running. i am also willing for this to happen after hours. The first attachment is the new floor plan Second attachment is the Architectural Guide Third attachment is the current Floor Plan

Extension or Remodel

  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • City or suburb where you need the service: Gordonsbay
  • Approx. size (sqm): 54
  • Estimated project start: Within a month

Want to build a double garage next to existing house (attached)with a flat parrapit roof withIBR sheeting.At back of garage a 3x6 kitchen which will lead from existing house lounge. Garage 6x6 and kitchen 3x6 so total area 54 square meters. I have more than enough plot area so not going over building boundaries etc.

Interior design

  • Property type: House/Townhouse
  • City or suburb where you need the service: Safarituine
  • Approx. size (sqm): 250
  • Estimated project start: 1–3 months

I just bought a big old house, I need the interior design to redesign the whole house. There is a wall between the kitchen and the dining room and between the living room. These two walls need to be broken & turned into an open arch. Best time to call me is after 16h00, on weekends I am available anytime