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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.

Recent Draftsman tasks in Melbourne

Draftsman required to do technical bathroom drawings

$1,000

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

6th Mar 2026

We have 3 ensuite bathrooms that require technical drawings for the builder

Drafting plans for Council

$2,500

Toorak VIC, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

Draft plans for a roof deck/garden and dealing with Council

Architectural/ Floorplan Drafter to Optimize 3-Bedroom Floor Plan

$10

Brunswick East VIC, Australia

15th Feb 2026

​Task Description: I am looking for a skilled architectural drafter or floor plan designer to modify an existing residential floor plan. The goal is to maximize efficiency, minimize wasted circulation space (hallways). ​Key Requirements: ​Layout: Increase the number of bedrooms, I'm planning to rent out the rooms (maintain at least ~9m², preferably layout sufficient for a queen, desk and standalone). ​Bathrooms: Provide 2 bathrooms (both with shower and toilet). The shared bathroom must have double sinks. ​Structural: Keep all existing exterior walls and entrance door locations exactly as they are. ​Plumbing Efficiency: Keep bathrooms as close to their original location as possible to minimize costs. ​Living/Dining: Create a combined open-plan space that remains accessible from all external doors. ​Privacy Feature: Extend the Master Bedroom wall slightly to create a "foyer" effect, preventing a direct line of sight from the front door into the main living area. - pls see my suggested images. ​Access: Every bedroom must have direct access to the living area without walking through another room. ​Compliance: Every room must have an external window. Happy to remove internal walls, minimal removal is preferred. Future development plans I would like to add another shared bathroom in the future to keep within the ratio of 2-3 bedrooms per bathroom. For plumbing Efficiency, where would you potentially add another in the future?

Need a one bedroom apartment floor planning

$15

Toorak VIC, Australia

5th Nov 2025

Need a one bedroom apartment floor planning we have some additional work as well, not looking for someone remote looking for someone who can meet. prefer call for further discussion

amazing work, delivered on time

Help me draw a floor plan for a 2 story building

$300

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

13th Jul 2025

Help me draw a floor plan for a two story commercial building (5-6 bedrooms). I need measurements for the walls and rooms and toilets / bathrooms etc Thanks.

I appreciate the prompt and fast responsiveness

Looking for a Hair Salon Interior Floor Plan Designer (2D/3D)

$1,000

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

2nd Jun 2025

Hi there, I’m currently preparing to open a new hair salon in Melbourne CBD and I’m looking for a designer who can help me create a professional floor plan layout for the space. The salon is approx. 134 square meters, and I’d love to work with someone who understands functionality and flow in a beauty service space. I’m looking for a 2D layout and a simple 3D visualization, ideally including lighting and electrical fixture placement. The layout should include: • 3 shampoo stations • 1 nail room • 1 eyelash room • Hair styling area • Reception and lounge I have a basic layout in mind and can provide rough sketches or reference images. If you’ve done similar salon or commercial fitout projects before, I’d love to see your portfolio. My budget is around $900 to $1,200 depending on the scope of work. If possible, I’d also love to include 1–2 high-quality 3D renderings as part of the final presentation. Let me know your availability, timeline, and how you typically work. Thanks!

Floorplan drawing/Drafting service

$300

Essendon VIC, Australia

4th Jan 2025

Task Title: Create an Accurate Floor Plan and Provide Space Optimization Advice Description: I’m looking for a skilled person to visit my home and: 1. Create an accurate and detailed floor plan of my house using a tool like AutoCAD or similar software. 2. Provide expert advice on how to make minimal but effective changes to the floor plan to better utilize the space in the house. Details: • The house is located in Essendon and has four bedrooms, a modern kitchen, dining room, open-plan lounge, family bathroom, laundry, two toilets, and accommodation for four cars. • I’m particularly interested in improvements that enhance functionality without requiring major renovations. Requirements: • Experience with drafting tools like AutoCAD. • Knowledge of space planning and interior layout design. • Ability to visit my home to take accurate measurements and discuss options. Budget: Open to quotes based on experience and expertise. If you have the skills and vision for this task, please reach out!

Drafter, planner for new Staircase

$500

Elwood VIC 3184, Australia

13th Apr 2022

I need someone who lives locally Elwood area to help me draw up a plan for a new staircase. The images show the current state. I am after flipping the staircase the other way. You are expected to) physically meet with the project and me, and take measurements before going off and drafting.