How Much Does 3D Architectural Visualisation Cost?

UK pricing for 3D architectural visualisation in 2025 typically falls in clearly defined bands depending on the type of deliverable, the complexity of the scheme, and the quality level required.

A single exterior still for a residential extension, such as a rear kitchen extension or a loft conversion on a standard semi-detached house, runs from £450 to £900. This covers model build from the architect's drawings, material application, a natural lighting rig, rendering at 4K resolution, and one round of revisions. A pair of exterior stills from two complementary viewpoints on the same model typically costs £700 to £1,400.

A pair of interior stills for a kitchen and living space on the same project runs from £600 to £1,200, provided the material schedule and furniture specification are supplied by the client. Without a full specification, the studio adds time to source and apply materials, which increases the fee. Interior renders require more detailed scene dressing than exteriors, so they often cost more per image than an equivalent exterior.

A commercial scheme with three to five exterior angles, one aerial context shot, and one interior costs between £2,500 and £6,000. Prices scale with model complexity: a simple brick-and-tile residential form costs less to model than a glazed commercial facade with bespoke cladding details, louvres, or canopies that must be built individually in 3D.

A full verified view package for a planning application in a conservation area or a tall building scheme in a London borough costs more because of the additional methodology. A single verified view, including the site survey, camera matching, and methodology report, typically runs from £1,800 to £4,500 per view. A short flythrough animation, 30 to 60 seconds at 25 frames per second, runs from £3,500 to £12,000 depending on scene complexity and finishing level.

All prices in the UK are quoted exclusive of VAT, which is added at twenty percent for UK clients. Studios typically include two revision rounds in the base price and charge separately for structural model changes, additional cameras, or rush turnaround. Requesting CGI at RIBA Stage 3 or 4, when the design is developed and the drawings are accurate, produces the best value because the model requires fewer amendments during the revision process.