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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 drawings
$150
Mornington VIC 3931, Australia
8th May 2026
I am looking for someone to do a scale floor plan for my property in mornington. I am also looking for someone to draw up the roof structure plan showing all load bearing points
Draftsman
$10
Gatton QLD 4343, Australia
8th May 2026
Needing a draftsman that can deal with council to do approval for out back room in shed and our pool at the same time need prices its all up to code just want it all council approved
Need 2D black&white floor plan created for residential house
$100
Craigieburn VIC, Australia
8th May 2026
Need 2D black&white floor plan created for residential house. Current floor plan does not exist.
Drafting for home extension
$1,500
Glen Iris VIC 3146, Australia
8th May 2026
Drafting for widening the entrance of the garage from 24 m to 3.1m
Floor plan artist
$100
Cherrybrook NSW, Australia
7th May 2026
Need floor plan + site plan for local client
Convert house sketch onto AutoCad Ownership of dwg files.
$750
Yarraville VIC, Australia
4th May 2026
I need a competent architectural drafter or building designer to convert my house sketches current state and proposed state, and existing DWG land survey onto an AutoCAD file. Location: Remote (no site visit required). I will provide upon acceptance: – Sketches (existing + proposed) – Re‑establishment survey – Land survey .DWG - Layout and materials for exterior. Deliverables: – Existing + proposed plans drafted in AutoCAD – 4 elevations – Shadow diagrams for 22 September (9am–3pm, on hourly) – Clause 55 + Clause 52 compliance - must have experience / understanding of the Victorian planning requirements on drawings; and Write up compliance points separately. Note a full report is outside scope. – Final DWG + PDF files. Terms of ownership- I request full ownership. Pay on final deliverables.
Draftsman plans for covered deck and bathroom to apply for permit
$10
Ringwood VIC, Australia
3rd May 2026
Looking for quote for draft person to draw plans for bathroom Reno, covered deck and toilet ready to submit to council to obtain permits
Draftsman for Bathroom/Laundry renovation
$100
Wallsend NSW, Australia
3rd May 2026
I’m looking for an experienced draftsman to help create plans for a bathroom and laundry renovation in Wallsend, NSW. This is for an older style home and I already have a layout in mind along with inspiration images, so I’m mainly looking for someone to turn this into clear, buildable plans. The laundry is next to the bathroom and the common wall will need to be moved to gain more bathroom space. The laundry itself does not need to be detailed. Ideally the plans would include a scaled floor plan, plumbing layout (toilet, shower, vanity, laundry), electrical layout (lighting, switches, exhaust, GPOs) and some basic elevations or details for construction. I’m looking for someone with experience in residential renovations (bathroom/laundry preferred) who can also provide input and flag anything that may not work or meet requirements. The property is located within Newcastle City Council. I can provide photos, measurements, current layout and inspiration images, and I’m happy to work remotely or arrange a site visit. Thanks
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
Drafting & Building Permit Plans – Convert Garage to 2BR Unit
$200
Endeavour Hills, Victoria
1st May 2026
Looking for an experienced draftsperson / building designer to prepare drawings and plans for a building permit application. Project: Conversion of an existing detached brick garage into a 2-bedroom rental unit.Total gross area is under 60m².( 5950mm* 9330mm) Preferred some one local to Casey council
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.
Drafting plans for deck extension
$1,200
Kelvin Grove QLD 4059, Australia
1st Feb 2026
To get council approvals, I need basic plans for a simple deck extension. Nothing fancy! But want to do it all properly.
Matt was really helpful and responsive in drawing up plans for my back deck. Thanks Matt!
Draft an existing single story house floor plan
$200
Jesmond NSW 2299, Australia
22nd Jan 2026
I am looking for someone to draft the current floor plan of a single story 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom house. Simple layout with wall length, height and thickness measurements and area.
Tiah was a great help, fast and thorough. Would definitely hire again.
Draftsman required
$250
Hampton Park VIC 3976, Australia
12th Dec 2025
Need a draftsman to build a drawing for a carport
Saim did a great job helping me out with a draft for my carport for a permit, will definitely rehire
Floor plan
$80
Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029, Australia
3rd Dec 2025
Floorplan for a home on land with 14 frontage
Great experience working with Zubair. He quickly prepared our floor plan for our house in Mount Cottrell and understood all our requirements in detail. All requested changes were done promptly and exactly as needed. Very professional and easy to work with. We would happily work with him again and highly recommend his services.
Need a floor plan for 2 bedroom house
$20
Dee Why NSW, Australia
17th Nov 2025
Design a detailed floor plan for a house that maximizes space efficiency while ensuring comfort and functionality. The layout should include key areas such as a living room, kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, and storage spaces. Prioritize an open concept for the common areas to enhance flow and natural light. Consider modern design elements like large windows, flexible room usage, and smart home integration. The plan should also accommodate any specific client preferences, such as eco-friendly features or accessibility requirements. Provide measurements, room placement, and any additional design notes that contribute to the overall living experience. Further details can be discussed over phone
Innovative and detail-driven architect who thoughtfully transforms ideas into functional, beautiful spaces with precision