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MasonWood

Residential Design and Drafting Prices

We offer flexible pricing with checks and balances to offer fair market costs.

Estimates require customized pricing per project.

MasonWood provides residential design, 3D modeling, technical drafting, permit drawing preparation, and project-development services for homeowners, contractors, builders, and developers in Charlotte, North Carolina, and surrounding communities.

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The prices shown below are intended to help clients understand the typical starting investment for common services. Every property and project is different, so final pricing is provided through a written proposal after MasonWood reviews the project scope, available information, anticipated deliverables, and required level of coordination.

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Important Pricing Statement:

All prices shown are starting prices or planning ranges and are not guaranteed project quotes. Final fees depend on project size, complexity, existing conditions, requested deliverables, revision requirements, consultant involvement, and permitting needs.

Residential Project Design Consultation​

 

STEP 1

Take the first step and let's get started. A project consultation is the first step forward in understanding your property, goals, anticipated project scope, and recommended next steps.

 

A consultation may include:

  • Discussion of the proposed project

  • Review of photographs, sketches, surveys, or existing drawings

  • Identification of likely design and drafting needs

  • Discussion of 3D modeling and permit drawing options

  • Preliminary project-planning recommendations

  • Identification of information needed before design begins

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30 Minute Complimentary Service Conultation: Free

Existing-Condition Documentation

 

STEP 2

​MasonWood creates existing-condition drawings document the current layout and visible features of a home or project area. These drawings may be required before renovation, addition, space-planning, or permit drawing work can begin. If you have exisitng digital drawings or paper drawings we can use them and we can reduce primary production costs.

 

Services may include:

  • Field measurements

  • Existing floor plans

  • Door and window locations

  • Exterior elevations

  • Location of special use equipment

  • Mechanical main locations

  • Photographic documentation

  • Basic building model drawing set 

 

Typical Pricing:

     = Flate rate 450.00 for spaces under 1,000 Square Feet (SF)

     = 1,000 - 2,500 SF x 0.50 

     = 2,500+ SF x 0.35

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Average 1,250 SF Pricing:

     = 1,250 SF x 0.50

     = 625.00​

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3D Home Design and Visualization

STEP 3

Three-dimensional modeling helps clients understand a project before construction begins. It can be used to explore room layouts, additions, exterior appearance, rooflines, materials, windows, doors, and outdoor living features. We can't work without the existing structure raw data 

 

Services may include:

  • Conceptual 3D building model

  • Interior or exterior design views

  • Material and color studies

  • Layout options

  • Design-review images

  • Design options model revisions

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Typical Pricing: In addition to Steps 1-2

     = 1,000 - 5,000 SF x 0.75 

     = 5,000+ SF x 0.65

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Average 1,250 SF Pricing:

     = 1,250 SF x 0.50

     = 937.50

Renovations and Interior Design

STEP 4

Renovation pricing should be presented according to project size and drawing requirements rather than as one universal fee.

 

Common Projects include:

  • Kitchen renovations

  • Bathroom renovations

  • Interior layout changes and color palettes

  • Basement or attic improvements

  • Exterior updates

  • Window and door modifications

  • Whole-home renovation planning

 

The Base Scope May Include:

  • Existing and proposed floor plans

  • Basic design development

  • Selected elevations

  • 3D visualization, when listed

  • A defined number of revisions

  • Final digital drawing package

 

Common Additional Services:

  • Additional design options

  • Expanded material selections

  • Structural engineering coordination

  • Permit response revisions

  • Contractor-requested changes

  • Additional site visits

  • Printing or physical document delivery

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Typical Pricing: In addition to Steps 1-3

     = 1,000 - 5,000 SF x 1.00 

     = 5,000+ SF x 1.00

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Average 1,200 SF Pricing:

     = 1,250 SF x 1.00

     = 1,250.00

Additions and New Construction

STEP 5

Addition and New Construction projects generally require more documentation and coordination than interior-only renovations.

 

Common Renovation, Addition and New Construction types include:

  • Primary-bedroom suites

  • Family-room additions

  • Kitchen expansions

  • Home offices

  • Mudrooms and laundry rooms

  • Second-floor additions

  • Sunrooms

  • Enclosed porches​

 

Porches, Decks and Outdoor Living Projects

MasonWood provides design and drafting services for outdoor residential improvements. 

 

Common Outdoor projects include:

  • Covered porches

  • Screened porches

  • Decks

  • Pergolas

  • Covered patios

  • Outdoor kitchens

  • Detached studios

  • Sheds and accessory structures

 

Design Factors Include:

  • Existing-condition documentation

  • Addition size

  • Number of levels

  • Connection to the existing home

  • Number of design options

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Drafting Service Includes:​

  • New Floor or framing plans

  • Roof plans

  • Elevations

  • Building sections

  • 3D modeling

  • Permit drawing preparation

  • Structural details or engineering

  • Roof complexity

  • Permit-submission requirements

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Permit Drawings:

  • Existing and proposed floor plans

  • Exterior elevations

  • Building sections

  • Roof plans

  • Project notes

  • Construction details

  • Site information supplied by the owner or surveyor

  • Structural information supplied by an engineer

  • Documentation requested by the reviewing jurisdiction

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Typical Pricing: In addition to Steps 1 -4

     = 1,000 - 5,000 SF x 1.00 

     = 5,000+ SF x 1.00

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Average 1,200 SF Pricing:

     = 1,250 SF x 1.00

     = 1,250.00

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Contstruction Site Managment 

 

MasonWood provides independent construction-site review and project oversight for homeowners, property owners, and developers who want an experienced set of eyes protecting their interests throughout construction.

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Our role is to help verify that the work being performed generally aligns with the project drawings, specifications, approved scope, and expected level of workmanship. We review construction progress, document site conditions, identify visible quality concerns, track unresolved items, and evaluate whether the project appears to be progressing according to the established schedule.

 

Construction Site Review May Include:

  • Periodic construction-site visits

  • Review of visible workmanship and installation quality

  • Comparison of field construction to project drawings

  • Review of dimensions, materials, finishes, and design intent

  • Identification and photographic documentation of visible deficiencies

  • Progress photography and written site reports

  • Contractor and trade progress review

  • Tracking of incomplete or corrective work

  • Review of project milestones and scheduling trajectory

  • Identification of potential delays or coordination concerns

  • Review of change orders and scope changes

  • Punch-list development and follow-up

  • Coordination between the owner, contractor, designer, and trades

  • Final project walkthrough and completion review

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Typical Service: 1 Site Visit Per Week with Report due by end of week.

Itemized Pricing: No inclusions needed, client can purchase only this service.

Retainer Fee Schedule: Paid 48 hours prior to the of first of the month.

 

Typical Weekly Pricing for Monthly Retainer Fee: 

     = 250.00 Per Visit x 4.33

     = 1,082.50

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Typical Monthy Pricing: 

     = 250.00 Per Visit x 4.33

     = 1,082.50

Contractor, Builder and Trades for Small Commercial 

 

MasonWood can provide drafting, modeling, documentation, and project-support services for contractors, builders, developers, and select small commercial projects direct to Contractors, Builders and Trades at 25% discount. Trades will have to provide license and insurance for current state registration. 

 

Final pricing is provided after reviewing the project scope, schedule, available files, required deliverables, and coordination responsibilities.

 

Common Renovation, Addition and New Construction types include:

  • Primary-bedroom suites

  • Family-room additions

  • Kitchen expansions

  • Home offices

  • Mudrooms and laundry rooms

  • Second-floor additions

  • Sunrooms

  • Enclosed porches​

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Typical Pricing: In addition to Steps 1 -4

     = 1,000 - 5,000 SF x 1.00 

     = 5,000+ SF x 1.00

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Average 1,200 SF Pricing:

     = 1,250 SF x .75

     = 1,250.00

MasonWood Trade Partnerships

 

By Client request MasonWood coorindates with industry trades from all construciton paths and serves as the Design Director and Executive Pre-Construction Technical Advisor. 

 

Scope of work excludes diretly responsibility for the following:

  • Structural engineering

  • Civil engineering

  • Land surveying

  • Geotechnical services

  • Mechanical, electrical, or plumbing engineering

  • Licensed architectural services

  • Interior decorating or material purchasing

  • Permit application fees

  • Government review fees

  • Contractor pricing

  • Construction labor and materials

  • Printing and delivery

  • Travel outside the standard service area

  • Additional revisions beyond the agreed scope

  • Changes requested after final approval

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Reference and Coordination Fee

     = 1,000 - 2,500.00 = Cost x 25%

     = 2,500+ SF = Cost x 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are the prices shown final quotes?

No. The listed prices are starting prices or typical planning ranges. A final written proposal is prepared after MasonWood reviews the project scope and required deliverables.

 

Why can two projects of the same type have different prices?

Projects can vary in size, complexity, existing conditions, design requirements, documentation needs, revision requests, and permit requirements.

 

Are consultant fees included?

Structural engineers, surveyors, civil engineers, architects, and other consultants are not included unless they are specifically identified in the written proposal.

 

Are permit fees included?

Government application, plan-review, and permit fees are generally paid directly by the property owner and should be listed separately from MasonWood’s professional fees.

 

How many revisions are included?

The written proposal should identify the number of included revision rounds. Additional revisions or changes in project scope may require an additional fee.

 

Do you provide free estimates?

MasonWood may provide an initial pricing discussion, but detailed project evaluation, property research, measurements, design advice, or written scope development may require a paid consultation.

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