Saudi Arabia · Egypt Client portal +966 59 700 9855 a.fathy@arabcreators.co
Arab Creators Group

Shop drawing and quantity take-off prices 2026: how the cost is calculated

What does it cost to produce shop drawings or a quantity take-off for your project? These are our approved 2026 prices in Saudi riyals, how they are calculated, and examples at realistic project sizes.

· 4 min read · Arab Creators team

Calculator and pen on worksheets
Photo: Aaron Lefler / Unsplash

2026 prices in Saudi riyals

These are our approved list prices, the same ones used in the quote calculator. VAT of 15% is added in Saudi Arabia; in Egypt prices are in Egyptian pounds with 14% VAT. The minimum order applies when the quantity result is lower.

ServiceCodePrice (SAR)UnitMinimum order
Architectural shop drawingsSD-ARC165A1 sheet1,500
Structural shop drawings with BBSSD-STR195A1 sheet1,500
Coordinated MEP shop drawingsSD-MEP175A1 sheet1,500
As-built drawingsSD-ASB105A1 sheet1,000
Combined services drawingSD-COORD350floor2,000
Tender quantity take-off, all disciplinesQTO-10090100 m²2,000
BOQ pricingBOQ-PR55100 m²1,500
Photo-real 3D renderENG-3D667view2,000
Interior design (concept, 3D, IFC)ENG-INT150m²12,000
Architectural designENG-ARC35m²15,000
Remote project follow-upPM-REM3,500month3,500

How the price is calculated

  • Shop drawings: per A1 sheet. The number of sheets depends on floors, sections and required details, not on area alone.
  • Quantity take-off and BOQ pricing: per 100 m² of built-up area, all disciplines for a tender take-off.
  • 3D renders: per view, including modelling, lighting and final output.
  • Design: per m² of built-up area.

Worked examples

  • Take-off for a 450 m² villa: 450 ÷ 100 × 90 = 405 SAR, below the minimum, so 2,000 SAR applies. With VAT: 2,300 SAR.
  • 24 architectural shop drawing sheets: 24 × 165 = 3,960 SAR. With VAT: 4,554 SAR.
  • Take-off for a 6,000 m² building: 60 × 90 = 5,400 SAR. With VAT: 6,210 SAR.
  • 4 exterior render views: 4 × 667 = 2,668 SAR. With VAT: 3,068 SAR.

The examples are arithmetic from the price list. The final price is confirmed in the quotation after we review the drawings.

Prefer a fixed price? See our service packages.

What raises or lowers the cost

  • Quality of the drawings received: organised DWG files save more time than scanned PDFs.
  • The level of detail and the requirements of the project's approving consultant.
  • The number of review and revision rounds after consultant comments.
  • Delivery time: urgent delivery needs a larger team.
  • Bundling: take-off, pricing and shop drawings in one order avoid studying the drawings twice.

What you need for an accurate quotation

Drawings in PDF or DWG, specifications, the bill of quantities if there is one, the required scope and the target date. See also documents needed for an accurate quotation and how an item price is built up.

Estimate your project now

Enter your quantities in the quote calculator to see the estimated cost with VAT instantly, then send it to us to confirm after reviewing the drawings.

Open the quote calculator

Frequently asked questions

How much is a shop drawing sheet in 2026?

Our price for an A1 architectural shop drawing sheet is 165 SAR, structural with bar bending schedules 195 SAR and coordinated MEP 175 SAR, before VAT, with a 1,500 SAR minimum order.

How much does a villa quantity take-off cost?

A tender take-off for all disciplines is 90 SAR per 100 m² with a 2,000 SAR minimum. A 450 m² villa costs 2,000 SAR, or 2,300 SAR with VAT.

Do the prices include VAT?

No. 15% VAT is added in Saudi Arabia, and 14% in Egypt where prices are in Egyptian pounds.

Is the price final?

Prices are estimates from the approved price list; the final price is confirmed in the quotation after reviewing the drawings and scope.

Contact us

Discuss your project with us

Send your drawings or a short project brief, and we will respond with a scope of work and a quotation.

Saudi Arabia: mobile & WhatsApp +966 59 700 9855
Egypt: mobile & WhatsApp Business +20 111 256 5999
Head office 15th of May City, Cairo
Riyadh Office being established
Working hours Sun to Thu · 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Contact card Save to contacts