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House plan drawing in Chennai — 2D, 3D & architect-signed

From a rough sketch on the back of a napkin to a fully dimensioned, architect-signed, CMDA-ready set — Homeli's architects draw house plans for Chennai homeowners across every plot size, BHK and budget.

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A complete Chennai house plan drawing set includes 2D floor plans (per floor), elevation drawings (front + side), section drawings, site plan, 3D walkthrough and working drawings. Homeli's house-plan-only fee is ₹15–35/sq ft; full architectural (with structural + approval-ready) is ₹65–130/sq ft. Turnaround: 3–5 weeks. Every drawing is signed by a registered architect — required for CMDA/DTCP submission.

What a real house plan set includes

A pretty 3D render is not a house plan. A real, build-ready set has six parts, every one signed by a registered architect:

Drawings vs ideas: Free 3D apps make pretty pictures, not buildable houses. Real drawings carry an architect's stamp and registration number — required for CMDA/DTCP filing and bank loan approvals.

Pricing in 2026 — house-plan only vs full architectural

ScopeFee (per sq ft)
House plan only (2D + elevation + 3D, 1 revision)₹15–25
House plan + working drawings (build-ready set)₹25–45
Full architectural (above + structural + CMDA package)₹65–130
Premium with execution + interior coordination₹130–180

Worked example: a 1,500 sq ft G+1 home — house plan only ₹25,000–₹40,000, full architectural ₹1.2–2 lakh.

Our process — first call to signed drawings

  1. Discovery call — your brief, your plot, your budget.
  2. Site visit — measurements, setback check, neighbour notes.
  3. Concept layouts — 2–3 options, free revisions.
  4. Finalised floor plan + elevation — locked after one round.
  5. 3D walkthrough — see your home before construction.
  6. Working drawings — site-ready, dimensioned.
  7. Architect signature + handover — stamped PDF set + DWG files.

Turnaround: 3–5 weeks for a typical residential set. CMDA approval adds 30–45 days if you extend us into that scope.

Floor plan samples

2D plans + 3D walkthroughs from Homeli's architectural projects across Chennai. Real-scale layouts your home could follow.

2D floor plan — Chennai house plan by Homeli Architects2D floor plan
Compact 2 BHK 3D — Chennai house plan by Homeli ArchitectsCompact 2 BHK 3D
2 BHK 3D floor plan — Chennai house plan by Homeli Architects2 BHK 3D floor plan
Compact 3D layout — Chennai house plan by Homeli ArchitectsCompact 3D layout
Duplex 3D view — Chennai house plan by Homeli ArchitectsDuplex 3D view
3 BHK open layout — Chennai house plan by Homeli Architects3 BHK open layout

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Frequently asked

How much does it cost to get a house plan drawn in Chennai?
House plan only (2D + elevation + 3D, with one revision) costs ₹15–25 per sq ft of built area in Chennai in 2026. Adding working drawings brings the range to ₹25–45/sq ft. Full architectural service (plan + structural + CMDA-ready package) is ₹65–130/sq ft. For a 1,500 sq ft G+1 home: ₹25,000–₹40,000 for plan-only, ₹1.2–2 lakh for full architectural.
Can I draw a house plan myself using free apps?
Free apps (Floorplanner, Planner 5D, etc.) are useful for visualising ideas, but the output is not a buildable drawing — it lacks architect sign-off, structural validation, CMDA-required formatting and proper dimensions. Banks and CMDA only accept drawings signed by a registered architect. Use free apps to communicate intent; hire a registered architect for the actual drawings.
What documents come in a complete Chennai house plan set?
A complete set includes site plan, floor plans (per floor), front and side elevations, section drawings (cut-through views), 3D walkthrough, working drawings with dimensions, window/door schedules and a material specification sheet — all signed by a registered architect. Homeli delivers as PDF + editable DWG files.
How long does an architect take to draw a Chennai house plan?
A typical 1,500–2,000 sq ft residential plan takes 3–5 weeks end-to-end: 3–5 days for site visit and concept layouts, 1 week for finalised floor plan and elevation, 1 week for 3D walkthrough, and 1–2 weeks for working drawings. Adding CMDA approval extends the total by 30–45 days.
Do I need an architect-signed plan for CMDA approval?
Yes. CMDA mandates drawings signed by a registered architect (or licensed surveyor for specific small categories). Self-drawn or free-app drawings are not accepted. The signature confirms structural integrity, setback compliance and FSI calculation responsibility — without which the application is rejected at intake.
What is the difference between 2D and 3D house plans?
2D plans are flat top-down drawings showing room layout, dimensions, walls, openings and plumbing/electrical points — these are what you actually build from. 3D walkthroughs are visualisations showing how the home looks from key viewpoints (exterior, living, kitchen). Both are useful: 2D is the technical document, 3D is the communication aid. A complete set has both.

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