Site Plan Cost & Pricing

How Much Does a Site Plan Cost?

The cost of a site plan depends on how you get one. There are three common options, and the price difference between them is significant.

Hiring a surveyor or engineer is the most expensive route. Licensed professionals typically charge between $1,000 and $2,500 or more, depending on property size and complexity. Turnaround is usually days to weeks. This option makes sense for boundary disputes, subdivisions, or projects that require a legally certified survey — but for most residential permits, it's more than you need.

Online site plan services charge between $100 and $300 per plan. You submit your address and project details, and someone drafts the plan for you. The turnaround is typically 24 to 72 hours, and revisions usually cost extra. It's a reasonable option if you want someone else to handle the drafting, but the cost adds up quickly if you're working on multiple properties.

DIY with Site Plan Creator starts at $39 for a single site plan. Contractors and professionals who create plans regularly can get the per-plan cost as low as $12/plan with a subscription. Your plan is ready in minutes, not days — and you can make unlimited edits at no extra charge.

What Affects Site Plan Pricing?

Property complexity. Larger lots, irregular boundaries, or properties with multiple structures typically cost more when working with a surveyor or online service. With Site Plan Creator, the price is the same regardless of property size or complexity — the data loads automatically.

Turnaround time. Rush orders from online services often carry a premium. Site Plan Creator produces results instantly, so there's no rush fee.

Revisions. Most online providers charge per revision. With Site Plan Creator, you can edit your plan as many times as you need at no additional cost.

Volume. If you're a contractor or permit runner handling multiple properties, per-plan costs drop significantly with a subscription. Our Business plan brings the cost down to roughly $12 per plan.

Licensed survey vs. site plan. Not every project requires a licensed survey. Understanding which one you actually need can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

Do I Need a Licensed Survey or a Site Plan?

A licensed land survey is a legal document prepared by a licensed surveyor. It certifies exact boundary locations and is required for boundary disputes, property subdivisions, title insurance issues, or any situation where legal boundary certification is needed. These typically cost $1,000 to $2,500 or more.

A site plan is a scaled drawing that shows your property layout — boundaries, buildings, setbacks, and proposed improvements. Most residential permit offices accept site plans for common projects like fences, decks, pools, sheds, ADUs, driveways, and retaining walls. A site plan shows the permit office where things are and where you plan to build, but it's not a legal boundary certification.

If your permit application asks for a "site plan," "plot plan," or "property layout," you almost certainly do not need a licensed survey. Site Plan Creator uses official GIS-derived property boundaries and satellite imagery to produce permit-ready plans that are accepted by permit offices across all 50 states.

Not sure which one you need? Check your permit application requirements or ask your local planning department. In most cases, a clear, dimensioned site plan is all that's required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's included in a site plan?

Each site plan includes satellite imagery, property boundaries, building footprints, and all your custom annotations like measurements, shapes, and objects. You can export to PDF at any engineer scale.

How do credits work?

Each credit allows you to create one site plan. You can purchase a single site plan or subscribe to a monthly plan for regular use. Check our plan options for details on credit allocations.

Can I add team members?

Yes! Subscription plans include team member seats so your team can collaborate. Team members share your credit pool. See the plan comparison for team size details.

What if I need more credits?

You can purchase additional credits at a discounted rate based on your plan tier. Or upgrade to a higher tier for more monthly credits and better per-credit pricing.

How do I cancel my subscription?

You can cancel anytime from your account dashboard. You'll continue to have access until the end of your billing period, and any remaining credits will be available until then.

Is there a free trial?

You can explore any property for free, including viewing satellite imagery, property boundaries, and building footprints. You only pay when you want to create and export a site plan.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept all major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover through our secure Stripe payment processing.

How much does a site plan cost for a fence or deck permit?

Online drafting services typically charge $200 to $500 for a fence or deck site plan. With Site Plan Creator, you can create the same plan yourself for $39 — and have it ready in minutes instead of waiting days.

Is it cheaper to make my own site plan?

Yes. DIY site plans built with real property data cost a fraction of what surveyors and online services charge. Most users finish their plan in under 15 minutes, and you can make unlimited edits without paying extra.

How much do online site plan services charge?

Most online site plan services charge between $100 and $300 per plan with a 24 to 72 hour turnaround. Revisions usually cost extra. Site Plan Creator gives you instant results starting at $39, with unlimited edits included.

What's included in the price?

Every site plan includes high-resolution satellite imagery, GIS-derived property boundaries, building footprints with dimensions, zoning data access, unlimited edits, and PDF export at any engineer scale. Subscriptions also include team seats and rollover credits.