For most clients we perform on a per-hour basis. The rate for this is determined after discussing your specific
needs. Other clients want to know the exact charges ahead of time, so there are no surprises. For these
clients we provide an exact quote or a “not-to-exceed” quote for each job before we start.
Because of the large number of drawings completed we can usually estimate pretty closely, but this is an
inexact art - especially on large jobs. For this reason the most economical route often is by-the-hour or
not-to-exceed.
We can also work on a retainer if we will be creating a large volume of work and you want to reserve a block of
our time. This also can be negotiated for a mutually beneficial arrangement.
As a very general rule of thumb, the per-sheet cost for patent drawings averages between $70 and $80. All
other types of work will be charged on a per-case basis.
