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Professional drafting services · All 50 states

CAD Drafting Services for Permit Plans and Corrections

We convert supplied field measurements, sketches, surveys and existing drawings into organized CAD deliverables for the confirmed permit or construction scope. Services can include site plans, floor plans, exterior elevations, detail drafting and plan-review corrections. Structural design and professional seals are separate unless expressly included in the quote.

Free quote · No payment required · Homeowners and contractors welcome

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Nationwide

Remote drawing support

Scoped

Project-specific deliverables

PDF

Digital drawing files

Confirmed

Timing after scope review

What your drafting services project needs

The concern to resolve

Which drawings are actually required, and what existing information can be trusted for a permit set?

Drawing deliverables

A drawing list and PDF or CAD deliverables are defined in the quote. Licensed design or seals are coordinated only when explicitly included.

What to send us

Project address, survey, sketches, dimensions, existing files and the complete reviewer request.

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Professional Floor Plans vs Hand Drawn Sketches
Illustrative Drafting Service visual; the exact drawings depend on your project and local review requirements.
What building departments review

A Clear Drafting Plan Makes Every Detail Easy to Verify

An architectural drafting plan gives the city reviewer the structural and height context that basic sketches do not. It shows how the building components fit together, relate to the property lines, and comply with local municipal codes and setbacks.

Common drafting plan details

01

Share Details

Share the property address, project size, type, structural specs, sketch, survey, or city comments.

02

Analyze Scope

We review the property layout and identify the precise drafting details needed for your municipal request.

03

Draft & Verify

Your architectural plan is prepared with clear labels, dimensions, and notes, then sent for your review.

04

Get Final Files

Receive the completed file ready for city, county, HOA, contractor, or resubmission use.

Residential Drafting Plans

Shows the proposed residential layout, dimensions, floor plan, and basic relationship to the property lines.

Structural & Framing Plans

Useful for framing details, post and footing locations, load-bearing walls, and roof support considerations.

Building Addition

Documents how the proposed expansion changes the existing footprint, wall lengths, and surrounding clearances.

Commercial Drafting Set

Comprehensive architectural layouts tailored for commercial spaces, tenant improvements, and office configurations.

Remodel & Renovation

Clarifies whether the interior or exterior renovation modifies the existing load-bearing footprint, layout, or structural size.

Elevation Profiles

Shows exterior facade heights, vertical grade changes, roof pitches, and architectural angles for city review.

Drafting Correction Revision

Updates missing dimensions, labels, structural details, or notes identified by the municipal plan reviewer.

Plan Resubmission

Prepares the final resubmission-ready package incorporating all city feedback and engineering requirements.

Question

Architectural Drafting Plan

Structural & Framing Details

Primary purpose

 Shows property layout, building orientation, and overall spatial context.

Shows how the framing, supports, and structural elements are built and assembled.

Typical details

 Property lines, setbacks, existing structure, footprint, stairs, and scale.

Footings, posts, beams, joists, ledger, roof pitch, load-bearing walls, and connections.

Review path

Zoning, location, HOA, and permit placement review.

Building, structural integrity, and code compliance review.

What to send us

 Address, survey or plat if available, dimensions, sketch, and proposed location.

Structural design, dimensions, material choices, height, and local code requirements.

Transparent pricing

Flat-rate architectural drafting plans.
No hidden fees.

Every package includes Reviewer-Requested Revisions Within Scope, municipal permit-office formatting, and our 100% Published Cancellation & Refund Policy if your plan is rejected after following our revision guidance.

Basic Drafting Plan

Small residential layouts under 500 sq ft

Custom Quote

per plan · timing confirmed by project scope

Advanced Drafting Plan

Multi-level additions, framing, stairs, elevated plans

MOST POPULAR

Custom Quote

per plan · timing confirmed by project scope

Complete Architectural Set

Full permit drawing sets & custom residential plans

Custom Quote

per plan · timing confirmed by project scope

CAD drafting is quoted by scope. Architect or PE review is coordinated separately when required and must be performed by a professional licensed for the project.

Deliverable

Standard Drafting: Custom Quote

Detailed Drafting: Custom Quote

Correction

Property lines and existing structures

Included

Included

As needed

Proposed architectural footprint

Included

Included

Updated

Setback & height labels

Basic

Expanded

Corrected

Stairs and landing locations

Optional

Included

As required

Easement references

Where available

Included where available

Corrected

Reviewer comment response

Not included

Not included

Included

Delivery format

Permit-ready PDF

Detailed permit-ready PDF

Resubmission-ready PDF

1. Property address

The address lets us check the parcel context, zoning boundaries, and understand the local municipal jurisdiction involved.

2. Project dimensions

Share the proposed length, width, vertical height, wall layouts, roof pitch, and whether it is a new addition or structural remodel.

3. Available documents

Upload a survey, plat, architectural sketch, photos, prior plan, or city correction comments if available.

4. Additional Instructions

Include any special structural notes, specific city building requirements, or design preferences to ensure the plan meets all local codes.

Drafting & permit questions

Everything You Need to Know Before You Start

Local municipal requirements differ, so confirm final submission requirements with your city or county building department.

It is a scaled property and structural drawing showing the proposed building addition, remodel, or new structure in relation to the house, property lines, setbacks, stairs, landings, easements, and other relevant site features.

Most structural modifications, additions, new builds, and commercial improvements require a permit. Check with your local building department to confirm their specific threshold for architectural drawings.

Typically, you will need a property survey or plat map, rough hand sketches or dimensions, photos of the site, and any specific correction comments from your city reviewer.

Yes! Send us the rejection letter or comments from your city plan checker, and we will update the dimensions, notes, or details to make it resubmission-ready.

Standard turnaround is within 12 to 24 hours after receiving your project details and measurements.

Yes, professional engineer (PE) or architect stamp options are available on any plan starting at $499 to meet rigorous regional structural requirements.

Before you order

CAD drafting and revision intake

Information to send

  • Current DWG/PDF files, measured sketches and any known source discrepancies
  • Marked changes or a numbered list of written city correction comments
  • Requested sheets, drawing scale, format, deadline and any required licensed review

Questions before ordering

Can a CAD conversion validate the original measurements?

No. Drafting should preserve verified source information; field verification is separate unless commissioned.

Are new structural calculations included in redline revisions?

Only if expressly quoted and assigned to an appropriately qualified professional.

Ready to move forward?

Get the Right Architectural Plan for Your Permit Path

Send the project details. We will review the scope and reply with the recommended drafting package, transparent price, and expected turnaround.

Scope note: Send the current PDF or DWG, redlines and desired final deliverable format to confirm drafting scope.

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