Millwork Shop Drawing Service & Pricing Guide

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Millwork shop drawing Process:

Step 1: Deliver 1st Submittal

Step 2: Architect or Client Reviews 

Step 3: Deliver Final Revised Drawings

• Final quote will be provided after reviewing architectural or designer drawings and scope requirements
• Cost depends on the Room wall size and details in cabinetry, from standard cabinets to high end custom millwork.
• Typically shop drawings are delivered by room as it’s drawn for the architect/ designer to review as soon as possible. Turn around time can take from (2) weeks to a few months depending on the size and scope of the project, planning early and preparation is the key to any successful finished project.
• It is recommended you add a Millwork Shop drawing fee, in your initial client proposal and bid, the fee can range from $800 to +$2000 typical depending on the scope of work to cover the cost of shop drawings. To do a preliminary estimate for millwork shop drawings average a 3% of to the total millwork project cost.

How are pricing guidelines for millwork shop drawings determined?

         Several factors must be considered when pricing millwork shop drawings, including the complexity of the design, the size of the project, and the materials used. In this brief, we will look at the various factors that influence the cost of millwork shop drawings and offer some tips on how to cut costs when necessary while maintaining high-quality drawings. 

Here are some common factors that affect Millwork Shop Drawing Pricing

The cost of millwork shop drawings can vary widely depending on several factors, including:

• Complexity of the design: The more intricate the design, the more time and effort required to create the shop drawings, which will increase the cost, same as in any industry.
• Size of the project: The larger the project, rooms, areas and so on, the more shop drawings that will be required, which will increase the overall cost.
• Level of detail: The cost is also affected by the level of detail required in the shop drawings. More detailed drawings will take longer to create, increasing the cost. Affordable shop drawings is also a great option if you only need simple drawings like plan views and elevations.
• Turnaround time: Pricing can be significantly impacted by how quickly millwork shop drawings are produced. In general, quicker turnaround times demand more resources and work, which can raise the cost. However keep in mind, longer turnaround times, may cause your project to be delayed and incur additional costs.

Here are two important practical ways to Reduce the overall Cost of Millwork Shop Drawings:

• Simplify the design: A simpler design will require less time and effort to create the shop drawings, which will reduce the cost.
• Work with a reputable millwork fabricator: The cost of the shop drawings may be decreased by using the expertise of a reputable millwork manufacturer to simplify designs and choose materials.

Keeping this in mind, here are some suggestions for communicating effectively with a millwork professional:

• Provide clear and detailed shop drawings: For efficient communication between the fabricator and the architect or designer, AG CAD Designs can offer clear and detailed shop drawings.
• Specify the materials and finishes as well as hardware specifications: To avoid any misunderstandings, clearly outline the materials and finishes that must be used in the shop drawings.
• Provide some detailed assembly or set-up instructions: To ensure that the finished product when installed on-site complies with specifications, the fabricator and installers will benefit from detailed assembly instructions that will help them understand the design intent.

     Finally, it should be noted that while millwork shop drawings are essential to the success of a project, doing so can be a bit expensive. However, good communication with the millwork fabricator is crucial for making sure the finished product complies with the requirements and design intent. By using these suggestions, we are confident you can lower the possibility of mistakes and expensive delays and guarantee the success of your final millwork project.​

In business, you can generally have only two of the Three Elements: Price, Time, and Quality. It's up to you to decide which two matter most."

Casework CAD Shop Drawing Typical Pricing:

Room/ Area

​Kitchen CAD Drawings
Master Bathroom/ Restroom 
Closet/ Storage Cabinetry
5' to 12' walls typical
​12' to 20' walls typical

Average Millwork Shop drawing Cost

Standard Guide
Range: $1,000 to ​Range: $500 to
Range: $500 to 
Range: $400 to 
Range: $500 to 

High End Luxury
+$2,000 
​+$1200
+$1000
+$800
+$1000

Description/ Typical Scope

​Islands, Appliances, Pantry Area
Vanity, Storage Cabinets, other
Closet, Storage, Island, other
Living Room, Closet, Halls, Office
Living Room, Halls, & other rooms

Wall Pricing Sample: Office Room with cabinets in the North and South Wall is estimated based on length of each wall and detail involved, average $200 to $400 per page.
Hourly Rate: Shop Drawings are estimated by project scope, it averages an hourly rate of $40 - $50.  For consistent jobs we can arrange a reasonable fee.​

• Additional drawing revisions can be done by an hourly rate of $55 per hour
• *Need to save on cost? We can also offer basic shop drawing details to lower cost, minimum detail for a lower cost and quicker delivery​

Additional Millwork Shop Drawing services: 

Custom Casework Design services

3D CAD Drawings

​DXF CNC Cut ready files

Ready to get started?

1. Will review and send an Estimate
2. If approved will send a proposal agreement
3. Initial 50% payment is required to start

Required Information: Latest Finished walls measurements, Architectural drawings, floor plans, elevations, details, Hardware, FFE Specifications​

Planning is a Skill and an Art which takes a lifetime to master"
by Paddick Van Zyl

Shop Drawing Payment Conditions:

• 50% deposit of the total amount is required prior to initiating work. Final JPEG, PDF and CAD files will be released upon final payment. It is recommended to pay the remaining balance (5) days prior to the release date to avoid any delays.
• Payment can be done via PayPal invoice, Venmo, Zelle, credit card, Deluxe eChecks or other electronic payment processor as agreed to by both parties.
• Projects over $2,000, require a 50% initial payment, 30% at the end of the first stage of the project, and 20% on delivery.

Kitchen Millwork CAD Shop Drawing Sample:

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Custom Office & Bookshelves casework Shop Drawings

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Turn your Sketch drawings into Millwork Shop Drawings: