Best Drafting Service Santa Rosa Near Me

4worldlovers: Consider using a drafting service if you are thinking about building a new home. Or even if you are just remodeling your existing home or adding a “granny unit” (also known as an Accessory Dwelling Unit or ADU).

You probably know that you will need some plans. What you may not know is that you have options for having plans drawn.

Many people think that it’s necessary to hire a licensed architect to draw your house plans for permit approval, but that’s not the case. In most instances, you can also have a drafting service create them for you.

While either one of these professional can draft building plans for your residential project, there are differences to be aware of.

A draftsman can legally prepare building plans for permit approval if it is a residential structure, it consists of wood frame construction, is no more than two stories, and has no more than four units in the structure.

Unlike an architect, however, a draftsman cannot draw plans for commercial buildings unless he is working in conjunction with an Architect who must sign off on those plans.

Can I Trust a Draftsman to be Capable of Drawing My Plans?

This is a good question. While a competent drafting service can produce permit-ready plans, not all draftsmen are equally qualified. In fact, anyone can call themselves a draftsman, but not all know enough about residential construction to produce buildable plans.

So, how do you know if your draftsman is capable? Interviewing them is a good start to determine that. Some questions to ask could be:

What is their professional background and what type of training do they have?

Is There a Price Difference Between a Draftsman Versus an Architect?

Because architectural firms and drafting services provide different types and levels of involvement, you can expect a difference in fees. A broad estimate is that architect’s will be two to three times that of a draftsman.

Keep in mind, however, that an architect will provide more in-depth involvement in the project, such as specifying interior finishes and hardware. This additional involvement is a factor in the price difference of the cost of the project.

4worldlovers: For over 10 years, our talented team based in the heart of California Wine Country works hard everyday to provide the best services for our clients. We customize our offerings based on specific needs, so get in touch today to receive a FREE quote.

At Outside the Box we provide precise and detailed drafting services to get your project completed in the fashion you desire. No matter what the project is, we will help you bring it to life!

4worldlovers: Whether you’re looking to design and build the dream home you’ve always wanted, create an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) you can rent to help pay your mortgage, need an addition to your home so your elderly parents can come live with you or want the most gorgeous and creative deck in the neighborhood, our drafting service is here to help!

Second Units go by many names, but they are always self-contained homes, smaller than the main house, and legally part of the same property.

They differ in sizes (from 220sf to 1200 sf) but always have a kitchen, bath & place to sleep.

In addition to the design of your home project, there are a lot of steps, rules and legal requirements that need to be addressed in the right order. Having decades of experience in home design and construction, we know what needs to happen when. We also understand what kind of assets and experts we need to bring in to make your project a 100% success.

Great remodels start with a great design. Additions also need the expertise of a professional who understands the codes required for a design to be approved.

We love to help our clients get the most out of their home by expanding on, or recreating what they have.

“In 2017, as fires ravaged Sonoma County, my wife and I saw an opportunity to remodel our home to house my aging parents. A contractor in town told me, ’If you want absolute professionalism with the highest quality and creativity, call Ellen Picard.’ She is responsive, pleasant, honest and helped us accomplish a 9-month project in 6 months. Truly an amazing experience. I would hire her again in a heartbeat!”

Call Architectural Designer Ellen Picard to schedule a free one-hour consultation.