How much does a 3D visualisation cost? A guide to the pricing

How much does 3D visualisation cost? The honest answer: the price depends above all on three things — the source material we start from, how many images you need, and what the image has to show. We don't have a fixed price list, because very different amounts of work go by the same name. We can give a ballpark, though: a typical single order stays within a few hundred euros, while larger development projects are quoted separately. Below we explain what drives the price and how to keep it down.

Three workflows, three price tiers

A "3D image" can mean three quite different jobs — and this choice affects the price more than any other factor.

1. Image editing: polishing an existing image

The most affordable tier. If an image already exists — your own SketchUp view, an older 3D image or a property photo — we don't build anything from scratch. We refine what is there: materials, light, background, landscaping. We also use AI-based image editing tools in this work, but every image is reviewed and finished by a person. The cover image of this article was made exactly this way: the client sent a photo of a house still under construction in a yard — we finished the building and moved it to a lakeside.

2. A plot image on top of an aerial view

The middle tier. On a drone photo or public aerial image we place the building in the right spot and at the right proportions, highlight the plot boundaries and add roads, landscaping and information such as plot areas. Everything has to match the real dimensions of the plot — this precision work makes plot images somewhat more expensive than standard views from a ready model. Surprisingly little source material is often enough: for the example below, the client gave us only the cadastral reference and a subdivision scheme — the aerial view is built on public orthophoto imagery. What these jobs include is described on the Plot and development site visualization page.

3. A 3D model plus photorealistic rendering

The most labour-intensive tier. If no model exists but you need a precise, polished image, we first build the 3D model (SketchUp or 3ds Max) and then render photorealistic views from it (D5 Render or Corona Renderer). This is the most expensive option, but also the most flexible: a finished model gives you any angle, any lighting and several variants if needed. You will find examples on our photorealistic 3D visualisation page.

What else affects the price?

The number of images. The first image is always the most expensive, because it carries all the preparation: the model, materials, lighting. Every further view from the same model is noticeably cheaper — the per-image price of ten images is very different from ordering just one.

The source material. A finished design, exact measurements or an existing model reduce the workload. If we start from a hand sketch, part of the work goes into clarifying it first.

Detail and the number of variants. The more detailed the space, or the more design variants, the bigger the job. Interior and exterior views follow the same pricing logic.

The deadline. We work in order of booking — no client's job gets pushed aside because someone else is in a hurry. If your deadline is genuinely critical, faster delivery can be agreed separately, for an extra fee — without other clients' work having to wait because of it.

How to keep the cost down

• Send everything you have: designs, measurements, photos, a model. Better source material means less work and a lower price.

• Order the views together, not one by one. The per-image price of a larger set is clearly lower.

• You don't need to commission a drone photo for a plot. Public aerial imagery from the national mapping agency is usually free and good enough as a base.

• Tell us what the image is for. For a listing you may not need a full 3D production at all — sometimes the right and cheaper choice is a 3D floor plan or virtual staging.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a 3D visualisation cost?

A typical single order stays within a few hundred euros. The exact price depends on the source material, the number of images and the level of detail — send your files, the quote is free.

Is a 3D model always needed?

No. If you already have a SketchUp view, an older 3D image or a good photo, image editing is often enough. A model has to be built when there is no image at all, or when you need views the existing material cannot provide.

Are several images cheaper per image?

Yes. The first image carries the preparation cost; every further view from the same model is noticeably cheaper.

Is a fast deadline possible?

We normally work in order of booking. If your deadline is critical, we can agree faster delivery separately, for an extra fee.

Send your material and ask for a quote

We have written more about when a 3D image pays off in property sales in 3D visualization for real estate.

The fastest way to get an exact price is to send us your source material — a design, sketch, photo or model — and describe in a couple of sentences what the image needs to show, how many views you need and by when. We will send a free quote with a delivery time.