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Nice guy, plans look great Thanks Eric

Draftsman Plans Elevations Drawings

$600

Adam was fast and efficient , thank you for your efforts. Very happy

Draftsman to do a one bedroom design

$1,000

Very easy to deal with. Great service, great outcome.Easily dealt with my extra changes and fine tuning. Would highly recommend and will be using for future work. Thanks

I need CAD designer

$500

Excellent service, fast turnaround, will use again

I need CAD designer

$150

Chris was a breathe of fresh air. Absolute professional who knows exactly what he's doing. He has provided direction with the design and was quick and courteous. Anyone looking for Cad drawing services should contact him immediately 10/10 Brilliant

I need CAD designer

$600

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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

Cad designer

$40

Darra QLD, Australia

12th Apr 2023

Entering in to 2D panels internal joinery - Due date: Flexible

Designer/draftsman

$2,500

Sunrise Beach QLD, Australia

18th Apr 2022

I am in search of a designer to help me design a new kitchen laundry and outdoor roof area.

Draftsman/architect

$500

Paradise Point QLD, Australia

31st Mar 2022

Recently purchased a home to Reno - just need plans drawn up for the new floor plan design.

I need CAD designer

$500

Russell Island QLD, Australia

26th May 2021

I want plans drawn up to convert my shed into a habitable space with a kitchen bathroom and sleeping area on Russell Island. It would need to be connected to the existing house's septic tank.

Draftsman required for a house design

$100

Andrews Farm SA 5114, Australia

23rd May 2021

I need a professional draftsman who can help us in customizing our house floor plan. We need a functional floor plan as per our requirements.House is not built yet. Its more like an architectural help we need.

I need CAD designer

$600

Varsity Lakes QLD, Australia

22nd Apr 2021

Need someone to design CAD drawings for a stainless steel/aluminium housekeeping trolley. I already have a trolley that can be viewed. I need some minor changes to the existing physical cart

Chris was a breathe of fresh air. Absolute professional who knows exactly what he's doing. He has provided direction with the design and was quick and courteous. Anyone looking for Cad drawing services should contact him immediately 10/10 Brilliant

Needing a draftsman for a floor plan

$50

Slacks Creek QLD 4127, Australia

2nd Mar 2021

I need to present council with my floor plan to present to council for my proposed home business

Seeking an experienced draftsman/interior designer

$750

Indooroopilly, Queensland, Australia

15th Feb 2021

Seeking an experienced draftsman/interior designer for a renovation project for a Queenslander. Should have experience with CAD, Sketchup/Revitt. Experience in budgeting would be beneficial. Current plans are available in CAD and 3D. Architectural and structural drawings available.

Draftsman to do a one bedroom design

$1,000

Ashfield NSW 2131, Australia

24th Jan 2021

I need a draftsman to help with the design of a one bedroom villa

Adam was fast and efficient , thank you for your efforts. Very happy

Draftsman for house extension plans

$400

Alexandra Hills QLD, Australia

9th Jan 2021

I need design ideas and plans for house extension. There is a relatively small 2.5 bedroom house on a large 750m2 block. I am planning to extended it for another small 2 bedroom house attached to the existing one but with a separate entrance, ensuite, kitchen, etc for dual living.

Draftsman draft plans

$500

Raymond Terrace NSW, Australia

31st Dec 2020

Draw plans for home hair salon

I need CAD designer

$150

Chullora NSW, Australia

1st Dec 2020

Heat shield for an engine, I have the original shield that I will give you, I need it drawn 1:1 (length, width, curves & holes to be exact), when ready it will be laser cut & bent. Should take no more than 1-2hrs max for an experienced freelancer. Thanks

Excellent service, fast turnaround, will use again

Draftsman Plans Elevations Drawings

$600

Caversham WA, Australia

26th Nov 2020

Looking for Plan and elevations drawings to be done for a existing home built in the 70s. It’s a 4 x 2 with a garage under Croft.. Regards Eric

Nice guy, plans look great Thanks Eric

Draftsman for kitchen plan

$200

Thorneside QLD, Australia

3rd Nov 2020

I need plans drawn out for my kitchen, including site plan, floor plan, sectional elevations and mechanical exhaust ventilation plan.

I need CAD designer

$200

Hallam VIC, Australia

21st Jul 2020

Drawings of aluminium extrusions and plastic injection moulded components

Draftsman

$150

Geelong VIC, Australia

6th Jul 2020

Needing a fully dimensioned floor plan drawn at a scale of 1:100 or 1:200 showing the internal layout of the proposed building. The building is 42SM

Draftsman needed.

$100

Sunshine VIC, Australia

15th May 2020

Hi, I need a draftsman to create a draft plan for an extension to the living room. The current living room is 4.6X4.8. Builder left the L shape corner which generally used for building Patio/ Pergola. I want to include this L shape area within the living/ dining room. The final dimension of living room will include L share are (3x4m). The plan will be submitted to Wyndham council for approval hence having any experience/ samples relevant to Wyndham council will be extremely helpful. Attached floor plan and real picture of the L shape.

GOULBURN draftsman - existing house

$100

Goulburn NSW, Australia

19th Mar 2020

a sales brochure style floor plan of 3 levels - must be scale and show doors, windows and I would love to it mark GPOs etc - existing big house - need plan to initially assist removalist relocate furniture BUT will form the basis of future reno plans - dont know how long it will take etc - so ignore my quote/rates

I need CAD designer

$500

Hallam VIC 3803, Australia

6th Mar 2020

designing an offroad pop top camper trailer, need the walls and roof CAD drawn so they can be CNC cut.

Very easy to deal with. Great service, great outcome.Easily dealt with my extra changes and fine tuning. Would highly recommend and will be using for future work. Thanks