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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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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
Commercial floor plan
$250
Welshpool WA 6106, Australia
28th Jul 2026
I need to create a floor plan for retail business . Need a draft person.
Draftsman/ planner for granny flat or expander unit - NSW
$200
North Gosford NSW 2250, Australia
27th Jul 2026
Hey, Drafts person/ builder Needed for Granny Flat Site Feasibility & Concept Layout We have 2 x options of site. I have layouts , available of measured area Job Description: I am looking for an experienced residential draftsman or building designer to help me figure out how much room I have in my front yard to add a small granny / expander style, and what maximum size is permitted under local council regulations. If I can put it on wheels, even better. I need assistance with the initial feasibility phase. The scope of work includes: 1. Site Assessment / Feasibility: Checking my property's boundary setbacks, site constraints, and local R-Code requirements to determine the maximum allowable footprint for an ancillary dwelling / codes for a expander or ‘caravan’. 2. Concept Sketch: Creating a basic site plan layout to show exactly where the granny flat can legally sit in the backyard relative to the main house and boundaries- this will need to be checked as mine is just a rough drawing Property Details: * Suburb / Council: Central coast * Project Type: Ancillary Dwelling / Granny Flat/ Expander (Detached) * Property Type: Residential House [1, 2] Please provide your estimated fee for this initial assessment and concept phase, along with your general turnaround time. Experience with planning rules is highly preferred for investment properties
Varendah Permit & Drafting, Engineering Plans
$500
Clyde North VIC 3978, Australia
27th Jul 2026
I need an experienced draftsperson or building designer to prepare structural and architectural plans for a residential side-of-house verandah conversion in Clyde North, ready for a building permit application. Project Scope & Details: Current Setup: I have an existing open timber framework structure attached to the rear of the brick house, running alongside a side boundary fence (as shown in photos). The Goal: I want to enclose/roof this structure to turn it into a compliant covered verandah. Key Requirement (Planning/Fire Safety): Based on early discussions with building control, the posts/piers will be positioned approximately 600 mm away from the boundary fence, and the final roof design needs to adhere to local boundary setbacks and window fire-separation regulations. Project Scope & Details: Current Setup: An existing open timber framework structure located on the side of the brick house, running alongside the side boundary fence. The Goal: Converting it into a fully covered verandah with solid polycarbonate roof sheeting across the entire structure. Key Design Detail: We are adjusting the layout and pier positions to ensure the structure meets boundary setback and fire requirements, allowing a 100% solid polycarbonate roof across the whole space without needing house window upgrades. New footings/piers will be adapted to existing holes cut through the concrete slab. What I Need From You: 1. Draft structural and architectural plans suitable for a building permit application showing the full polycarbonate roof covering on the side of the house. 2. Include or coordinate the required footing and structural engineering details. 3. Deliver a complete, compliant documentation package ready to hand over to a building surveyor.
Draftsperson to draw up floor plan of exising 2 storey house
$600
Chifley ACT 2606, Australia
27th Jul 2026
Fairly urgently need a draftsperson to draw up a floor plan for an existing 2 storey house which has been extensively modified/extended. Plan needs to include front verandars and back deck. And depending on cost also a site plan. Not required for further additions/extensions. Mainly needed to plan a multizone ducted heating/cooling system. Site visit for measurements required
Great to work with. She immediately understood the job brief (to draw up floor and site plans for a 2 storey house which has been complexly and extensively modified /extended-with need to plan for a multizone heating/cooling system and room size needed to be accurate). She undertook a prompt site visit and was able to work without accurate floor plans. The plans were provided in a very timely manner and she did a prompt revisit for fine tuning
Factory site measure and machine survey — CAD drawings
$500
Carole Park QLD 4300, Australia
23rd Jul 2026
Deliverable 1 — Shed floor plan (site measure) Measure and draw the empty shed as a scaled 2D floor plan. • Scale 1:100, supplied as editable CAD (DWG) plus PDF • Include: external and internal walls, structural columns (with grid spacing), all roller doors and personnel doors (with widths), office/amenities areas • Clear ceiling height, and any variations across the building • Floor levels, falls, drainage points, existing floor penetrations • Existing electrical switchboards/distribution boards (location marked) • Existing compressed-air points and any service risers • Overall internal dimensions clearly annotated Deliverable 2 — Machine survey (up to 25 machines) Measure each machine and draw it as a separate scaled 2D footprint block. • Scale 1:50, editable CAD (DWG) plus PDF, each machine on its own layer/block so it can be moved in a layout • For each machine capture and annotate: • Overall footprint length × width, and overall height • Conveyor / working height • Control-panel side (mark clearly which side) • Infeed and outfeed ends (mark direction of product flow) • Minimum service/access clearance envelope • Extraction connection points and compressed-air/power connection points • I have OEM drawings for most machines — you will be verifying and updating dimensions, not measuring every machine cold. Requirements: must be supplied in editable DWG (AutoCAD or compatible), drawn accurately to scale, not a freehand sketch. Weekend attendance suits me. Please tell me your CAD software and share an example of similar factory/industrial or floor-plan work.
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!
Interior design floor plan advice renovation
$300
Clear Island Waters QLD 4226, Australia
10th Mar 2026
If I were to renovate the kitchen (like new cupbards etc) what would that look like and the same for the bathroom, also need advice to paint colours around the house - I live in a 3 Bed townhouse in Robina
Gave me a clear picture and examples of the next steps to renovating. Highly recommend
Draftsman to draw plans to go to Council for permit for front fence
$10
Berwick VIC 3806, Australia
4th Mar 2026
We are wanting to build a front fence for a residential property and need a draftsman to draw up plans which will be submitted to Casey Council for a permit. Must be able to cover all the below : A set of properly prepared plans that demonstrate the proposal in terms of appearance and construction including full dimensions drawn to scale, plan and side elevation view, and location of adjoining properties, including front and side setbacks, window locations and other important information.
Would definitely choose Muhammad again. His work is excellent quality, he's a great communicator, he is very fast and efficient and the entire experience was magnificent. Would definitely recommend his services to anyone.