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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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Draftsman

$100

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

Very helpful and willing to adapt plans. Thanks

Design floor plan for 2 bed house

$300

Amazing work amazing communication Great work

Photo and floor plan

$300

Very professional... 100% work and very helpful

Floor plan designing, commercial kitchen

$500

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For certain types of tasks, you may need to enquire as to what draftsman licenses may be required to undertake your task as this can vary. Please make sure that you confirm that a Tasker has the relevant licence and insurance before accepting an offer.

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. 

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

Drafting duplex

$1,000

Alexander Heights WA 6064, Australia

21st Mar 2026

Hello, I’ve got a 693m² R20 block in Alexander Heights. I want a simple side-by-side duplex concept (one double garage, one single) for survey strata. This is for pre-lodgement with Wanneroo only — not full drawings yet. Can you do a basic site plan + concept layout? Seeing as it's not strictly an r20 sized block I'd like to see if they'll entertain the idea first. Thanks, Mat

Drafting Work - Small Car port structure 4 steal poles wooden roof n

$500

Glenroy VIC, Australia

19th Mar 2026

Interested to enlist in drafting's services for a car port in a car parking lot. Plans to go to council for approvals.

House floor plan measure and draw

$200

Malvern VIC 3144, Australia

18th Mar 2026

Double story house. Need the entire house measured and details drawn up or provided to draftsman. Windows and doors aswell.

Draftsman for home rear extension for Kuring Gai council

$500

Pymble NSW, Australia

18th Mar 2026

Please see prev detailed task

Drafting drawings for a patio to submit for council approval

$800

Bullsbrook WA, Australia

17th Mar 2026

We are having a pool installed and want to build a patio next to it. We require planning approval due to the patio and pool being slightly outside the building envelope. We require engineered drawings of the patio and a retaining wall to submit with our planning application. We have all soil reports, contour reports, site plans etc along with dimensions and requirements for the patio. we just need engineered drawings drafted.

Draftsman for a simple rectangle shed

$200

Sunbury VIC 3429, Australia

17th Mar 2026

I need a draftsman to draw up plans for a simple rectangle shed with a small cut out. Roughly 16.4m long and 4.8m wide I have a diagram drawn up already.

Brilliant work and lightning fast too. So easy to deal with and incredibly accommodating. Would highly recommend

Draftsman for rear home extension on heritage home- kuringGai council

$30

Pymble, New South Wales

16th Mar 2026

We’re planning a rear extension (~40sqm) to our home in Pymble (Ku-ring-gai Council). The property is heritage-listed and within a bushfire (BAL) zone, so we’re looking for someone experienced in these types of DA applications. We already have a clear vision and draft layouts, but need support with: • DA drawings and submission • Coordinating required consultants (survey, bushfire, heritage, hydraulic, etc.) • BASIX and council documentation Could you please confirm: 1. Your experience with Ku-ring-gai heritage DA approvals 2. Whether you coordinate all consultants or if we need to engage them separately 3. An indicative cost range for DA stage (excluding council fees) 4. Typical timeframe to DA lodgement Happy to share plans and 10.7 certificate once we align

Drafting of the garage extension for council approval

$10

Canning Vale WA, Australia

16th Mar 2026

Drafting for garage extension

Drafting for fence planing consent to council

$250

Huntfield Heights SA, Australia

16th Mar 2026

Drafting for Fence Planning Consent - Application ID 26006721 Task Description: Hi, I need a simple set of drawings to satisfy a "Request for Documentation" from the City of Onkaparinga for a residential fence application in Huntfield Heights. Scope of Work: • 1 x Site Plan: Scaled (1:100 or 1:200) showing the property boundaries and the exact location/length of the proposed fence. • 1 x Elevation Drawing: Showing a side-on view of the fence, including height (e.g., 1.8m or 2.1m) and materials (e.g., Colorbond/Timber). Information Provided: • I have the official Council Request letter. • I can provide the property address and a basic sketch/description of what I want. • I have access to the PlanSA portal for lodgement.

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!

Draftsman to draw up plans for renovations

$10

Bayswater WA 6053, Australia

12th Mar 2026

Looking for a drafting technician to draw up plans for bathroom renovation

Draftsman for draw plans for small office renovation

$1,000

Croydon VIC, Australia

11th Mar 2026

We are taking over a small shopfront in the Boronia Mall and need to add some internal walls. This requires a building permit for which we need someone to draft the plans for us.

Create Floor Plan - On Site Measurements Western Sydney 2761

$150

Plumpton NSW 2761, Australia

11th Mar 2026

I need a floor plan of my property to create a fire evacuation plan for an Airbnb listing.

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

Draw a floor plan

$450

Rushcutters Bay NSW 2011, Australia

7th Nov 2025

Please provide a floor plan for laundromat with detailed diagram We need accurate internal wall-to-wall measurements: Where are the utilities located Deliver 2 Full Floor Plans 1. Full Equipment Layout (accurate spacing, power, drains, venting) 2. Customer Experience Plan (movement flow, signage, lighting zones) Wall elevations • Bench & locker placement • Dryer duct route • Wash cycle display wall

had an outstanding experience working with this architect. From the very first meeting, they understood exactly what I wanted and translated my ideas into a clear, practical and beautiful design. Their attention to detail, creativity, and ability to maximise space was exceptional. Communication was seamless throughout the whole process — always responsive, professional and willing to take extra time to explain options and highly recommend