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Floor plan designing, commercial kitchen
$500
Amazing work amazing communication Great work
Photo and floor plan
$300
Very helpful and willing to adapt plans. Thanks
Design floor plan for 2 bed house
$300
I’m extremely happy with her work. She listens to you and makes the plan for you. Thank you so much Rabia
Drawing floor plan for a commercial unit
$1,500
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Draftsman
$100
Irena is fantastic to work with. Understood the renovation brief and gave professional design ideas for a small space that required a bath, laundry and toilet. Fast turnaround and great outcome. Highly recommended.
Bathroom floor plan design ideas only - compact space
$50
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When designing your new office or working on a home project, it is easy to confuse drafters and architects. An architect usually spends more than five years earning his degree. Meanwhile, a drafter has four years of formal college education before working. The most significant possible difference is that drafters can create construction-ready drawings compared to architectural designs.
A clear vision of how you want the final turn-out will be number one on this list. Not knowing what you want to happen to your property can lead to overall dissatisfaction and numerous revisions. So prepare a rough sketch of what you want, a budget in mind for the drafting fee, and enough cash for other costs like documentation and permits.
Not necessarily. Most drafters, especially the more experienced ones, still use manual drafting and sketching when they need it. However, knowing CAD drafting makes things faster and easier in the course of business. The CAD system is also now used by most contractors, so not using this computer software can be a disadvantage.
The short technical answer is yes, it is possible. However, this can lead to inaccuracies, especially if the measurements provided are incorrect. Also, some details might be left out, like the placement of sockets for a house renovation or an old fixture that needs to be demolished. It’s best to schedule a visit from your draftsman before starting anything.
This depends on your location. Most areas only require that a draftsman finish an associate degree or a certification course on drafting. Most companies and contractors also require proficiency in computer-aided design and drafting software before working with drafters. It’s best to contact your local council to check if there’s any permit or licencing required before you choose a draftsman.
It depends. Once they have already hired an architect and an engineer, some do away with hiring a draftsman as long as both suppliers can draft. However, there might be instances wherein a third person, like a professional draftsman, can marry the design ideas of an architect and the structural foundation laid out by an engineer.
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What do draftsman services include?
A draughtsperson plays an important role in building the space or furniture that you want. A drafter is responsible for making detailed technical drawings or plans for commercial buildings, infrastructure, sections, and even furniture or machinery.
Part of the job includes gathering specifications of the property or the item’s size then calculating the necessary material and equipment for the project. Afterwards, they draw the technical plan or use computer-aided design software to lay it out. Having a draftsman helps you prepare for all the needed construction. An industrial draftsman can have different specialisations, including:
Architectural drafting
Architectural drafting is still a vast area altogether, with a draftsman working on residential and commercial properties. They can help maximise the space and ensure that the design follows your needs before building and construction. This is ultimately an excellent investment for any property owner because it helps avoid costly re-dos of the desired style. If your budget is tight, you can look for a part-time draftsman for your home project.
Furniture drafting
A furniture drafter works with designers and makers to help layout how to build a piece of furniture. They can help turn a creative design into an actual chair or table by providing the list of materials needed and specifying the sizes for each. Most furniture brands hire a full-time draftsman to help them mass-produce items or ensure that higher-end products are put together correctly the first time. Furniture drafters also work closely with interior designers when customising pieces.
Machine drafting
Machine drafting is complicated and expensive. Drafters who specialise in working with machinery are highly paid because of their knowledge and attention to detail. The drawings are used in identifying the components and assembly working from smaller parts to the final machine. Some drafters work with electrical and electronics as well.
Structural drafting
Structural drafting can be easily confused with architectural drafting. It refers to drawing the design for steel buildings, bridges, dams, towers and other similar structures. The patterns can also be used for particular parts of a home or office, such as downspouts, water tanks, air conditioning ducts and chimneys. These mostly use iron, copper or steel aluminium as the primary material. Take note that drafters who can create 3D models may charge more.
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Floor Plan Drafter Wanted – Ongoing work REQUIRED TO MEASURE ON SITE
$80
Point Cook VIC 3030, Australia
12th Aug 2026
I’m a real estate photographer looking to collaborate with an experienced floor plan drafter servicing Melbourne’s western suburbs that is required to attend the property. I photograph 200+ properties per year and am looking for someone reliable who can offer flexible availability and consistent turnaround times for ongoing work. If you’re interested, please get in touch with some examples of your previous work, your experience, pricing and typical turnaround times.
Drafting plans of exiting house
$1,500
Beaumaris VIC, Australia
11th Aug 2026
Drawing plans of existing house &. Carport. Proposed extension to carport into encroachment of setback. Plan for submission to Council for exemption.
I'm looking for a architect and drafting to design a house
$100
Orange NSW 2800, Australia
10th Aug 2026
proposed building. 5 bedroom home with 2 ensuite bathrooms and mainbathroom. 420 to 450 sqm home single level. northern aspect is essential for living and dinning areas. block of land area 1146sqm
Drafting for small commercial property
$800
Morningside QLD 4170, Australia
6th Aug 2026
Drafting up a small 53sqm tenancy for engineers to create hydraulic plans from to submit to council for approval. This task requires a site visit and remote offers will not be accepted.
Update Existing 2D Floor Plans for Home and Office
$150
Surrey Hills, Victoria, Australia
5th Aug 2026
I have existing 2D floor plans and rough sketches for a home and an office. I need an experienced draftsperson or floor-plan designer to update the plans based on my marked changes and instructions. The work will include: Updating room layouts, walls, doors, furniture and office desk positions Making a few corrections to the existing plans Tidying up the drawings so they look clear and professional Adding room names and relevant measurements where provided Adding a north arrow and clearly showing the orientation/direction of the property, including north, south, east and west Preparing separate updated plans for the home and office I will provide the existing plans, rough sketches, photos and instructions showing the required changes. Please provide the completed plans in high-resolution PDF and image format. An editable CAD, DWG or similar source file would also be preferred. This is mainly an update and redraw of existing plans, not a completely new design. Please apply only if you have experience preparing accurate 2D floor plans and can make revisions based on feedback.
Excellent work! Very professional, responsive, and easy to communicate with. The 2D plans for both our office and home were completed accurately and exactly as requested. Happy to make adjustments along the way and delivered a great final result. Highly recommended!
Measure Property & Create Simple Floor Plan Sketch
$100
Morayfield QLD 4506, Australia
5th Aug 2026
I’m looking for someone to visit a property and prepare a simple, floor plan sketch Scope of work: * Visit the property in person. * Measure all rooms * provide a sketch with the measurements * Show the approx. location of windows and doors * Please bring your own measuring equipment. Please include your availability as task needs to be completed by Thursday.
Great work, very professional and fast response. Will definitely use again as required.
Measure room and create floor plan
$100
South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
3rd Aug 2026
Need someone to measure room and create floor plan for designer that includes key measurement
Quick work done for plan
Redraw floor plans for DA re-lodgement (attic conversion)
$1,200
West Ryde NSW 2114, Australia
30th Jul 2026
I need existing/proposed floor plans redrawn for a Development Application re-lodgement, for an attic conversion (2016) at West Ryde. The works are already complete — 2 bedrooms + living area, staircase, structural steel beams, skylights. Council requires the plans to be to scale, with new work clearly coloured/marked, and a legend. I have old engineering drawings, a strata plan, a structural inspection certificate, and a BCA report available to share. Looking for a draftsperson experienced with DA/BIC regularisation of unauthorised works.
Lucas was fantastic to work with. He redrew the existing/proposed floor plans for our DA re-lodgement quickly and accurately, and was very responsive to feedback — happy to make corrections and offered free tweaks if anything further came up. Great communication throughout. Highly recommend.
Commercial CDC Floor Plan & Site Measure (Retail Fitout)
$1,300
Five Dock NSW 2046, Australia
29th Jul 2026
I am seeking an experienced Building Designer to prepare and sign architectural plans for a small commercial Change of Use CDC project in Five Dock. The premises is approximately 27.5 m² and will be used as a dog grooming studio with a simple internal fit-out and no major structural alterations. I have already engaged Beyond Certification as the private certifier. Beyond has confirmed that: The plans can be prepared and signed by a Building Designer An NSW registered architect is not required For the first review, they require the architectural plans and proposed fire safety measures Required scope: Professional on-site measure in Five Dock Existing and proposed architectural plans Proposed fire safety measures for the preliminary certifier review Dog baths, sinks, plumbing fixtures and hair-trap locations Preparation and signing of the plans as the Building Designer PDF and DWG files Minor amendments requested following Beyond Certification’s initial review The building already has an Annual Fire Safety Statement and Fire Safety Schedule, which will be provided. I also have an existing floor plan, proposed layout sketch, previous approval documents, photos, video and the certifier’s CDC Checklist. Timeframe: Initial drawing package required within 1–2 weeks. Please confirm: Your Building Designer qualifications and NSW commercial CDC experience Your earliest availability for the site measure Your fixed fee The number of minor certifier revisions included This is an urgent project, and I am ready to assign the right person immediately.
Draftsman needed for house renovation. Prefer in person
$10
Hughesdale VIC 3166, Australia
29th Jul 2026
Looking at doing house renovation, new laundry,kitchen, powder room and second bathroom. Plus redesigning living room etc
Apartment Measurement & Floor Plan Assistance Needed
$100
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
28th May 2026
Looking for someone experienced and detail-oriented to visit an apartment in Sydney and take accurate measurements of all spaces. Tasks include: • Measuring all rooms, walls, windows, doors, ceiling heights, and key areas • Taking clear photos/videos of the apartment • Providing detailed measurements in an organized format • Optional: simple hand-drawn or digital floor plan/sketch Requirements: • Attention to detail • Measuring tools required • Experience with property measuring/interior spaces preferred
Hussein helped with the apartment detailed measurements , he paid attention to details and his work was on time . Highly recommended Hessein
Create floor plan of my shop
$60
Currumbin Waters QLD, Australia
15th May 2026
Create floor plan of my shop as I need extra assistance with my time
Really Great at chasing up deadlines and trying to push the process along to get things don’t as quick and efficient as possible
Architectural drafter:measure-up+CAD plans 2 Story 4 Bedroom Terrace.
$800
Balmain NSW, Australia
14th May 2026
Hi, I'm after a drafter to measure up my place in Balmain and put together a proper existing-conditions CAD set. It's a 2-storey heritage terrace, around 133m2 internal area. Completley empty with no furniture. What I need: - Site visit to measure everything up (laser measure, probably 2 to 3 hours onsite) - Full CAD set of the existing building, scaled and dimensioned Drawings I'm after (PDF + DWG): - Site plan with boundaries, footprint, RoW, shed - Ground floor plan, fully dimensioned - First floor plan, fully dimensioned - Roof plan (Approx from done video) - 4 elevations (front, rear, both sides) - 2 sections (one long, one cross) (potentially more on request) Dimensions need to cover all walls, window and door openings, ceiling heights, stair, fireplaces, ridge and gutter heights on elevations. Timing is flexible on the site visit, preferably 4pm weekdays or on weekends.
Great working with Hung.
Draftsman needed – concept plans for kitchen & 2 bathrooms renovation
$10
Parkwood QLD 4214, Australia
2nd May 2026
Hi, I’m looking for an experienced draftsman to produce concept/preliminary plans for a kitchen and two bathroom renovation at my home on the Gold Coast, QLD. Scope of work: • Measure up existing spaces (site visit to Gold Coast required) • Produce concept/preliminary floor plans for the kitchen and two bathrooms • Show proposed layout changes, key dimensions, and any structural considerations • Deliverables in PDF and/or CAD format What I’m looking for: • Proven experience with residential renovation drafting • Familiar with Queensland building requirements • Good communication and ability to work with our ideas and brief • Please share examples of similar work in your offer Happy to discuss the project in more detail before you quote. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Great communication and responsiveness
Draftsman for verandah
$600
Thomastown VIC, Australia
29th Apr 2026
Verandah for rear of property 9mx3m
Very professional Thanku
Draftsman floor plan
$300
Brunswick VIC, Australia
15th Apr 2026
I need a floor plan drawn up for a mechanical workshop in Brunswick
Definitely would recommend to everyone.
Drafting deck and pergola
$250
Ascot Vale VIC 3032, Australia
9th Apr 2026
Hello looking for someone who knows how to do elevations and a site plan for my deck and pergola. The architectural plan should include site plans and analysis and this should cover the existing building area, newly constructed verandah area, total building area and total lot area. Site plans should also include sides and rear setbacks. Elevation plans should detail deck and verandah including heights as well as step dimensions. Thanks
Saim did a great job, made all tbe amendments requested, and was flexible with time which I needed due to council not responding.
Drafting Granny Flat For Council Submission
$10
Perth, Western Australia
24th Mar 2026
Offer includes Floor plan, Sections, Elevations and Full documentation
She’s always on time and really easy to communicate with. No chasing, no confusion, everything is just clear and straighforward. also gave really good consultation. She took time to understand what I needed and gave practical ideas that actually made sense. It made the whole process alot easier. You can tell she knows what she’s doing. Works efficiantly, pays attention to details. Happy to recommend Regine and will defintely work with her again 👍
Drafting of the garage extension for council approval
$10
Canning Vale WA, Australia
16th Mar 2026
Drafting for garage extension
Thank Regine for your patience and meticulous approach to the project. The plan was completed flawlessly, with all the necessary amendments for approval.
Measured Floor Plan in CAD
$60
Revesby NSW, Australia
13th Mar 2026
Looking for someone to visit my house in Revesby and create a measured floor plan in CAD of the entire house. The plan should include: • wall measurements • room sizes • window and door locations • ceiling height • kitchen area • outdoor patio I need the files so I can send them to kitchen manufacturers and builders for renovation planning. Preferred output: • DWG or PDF floor plan • accurate measurements. House is approximately 100–130m². Please bring your own measuring tools or laser.
Fantastic work on floor plan!