from idea to realization
Professional House Drafting Services
Turn your residential ideas into accurate, coordinated drawings for design development, approvals and construction.
Sustainaspace provides house drafting services for new homes, renovations, extensions and residential developments. We transform concepts, sketches and existing plans into clear architectural drawings tailored to the property, project requirements and intended building outcome.
With more than 20 years of building and design industry experience, our team understands that good drafting involves more than drawing lines. The plans must communicate the design clearly, respond to practical construction requirements and provide the information needed by consultants, builders and approval authorities.
Residential Drafting for New Homes and Renovations
Our house drafting services can assist with:
- New custom homes
- Home renovations
- Ground-floor extensions
- Second-storey additions
- Internal layout changes
- Granny flats and ancillary accommodation
- Duplex and townhouse developments
- Concept plans
- Planning documentation
- Building approval drawings
- Construction documentation
- Existing drawing updates
- Drawings based on sketches or marked-up plans
The precise drawing package will depend on your project, site and approval requirements.
New House Plans
Building a new home requires drawings that balance appearance, functionality, site conditions and regulatory considerations.
We can develop your initial ideas into a coordinated house design that considers:
- Room layout and circulation
- Natural light and ventilation
- Building orientation
- Furniture placement and usable space
- Site access and setbacks
- Indoor-outdoor connections
- Energy efficiency
- Construction practicality
- Future household needs
Throughout the drafting process, we refine the plans with you so that important design decisions are resolved before construction begins.
Renovation and Extension Drafting
Renovations and additions introduce challenges that are not always present in new construction. The proposed work must integrate with the existing house while responding to structural, planning and site constraints.
Our residential drafting team can document the existing building, develop the proposed layout and coordinate the information needed by relevant consultants.
We can assist with projects ranging from a reconfigured internal layout to a substantial extension or second-storey addition.
Drawings We Can Prepare
Depending on the project scope, a residential drawing package may include:
- Site plans
- Existing and proposed floor plans
- Roof plans
- Elevations
- Building sections
- Demolition plans
- Door and window schedules
- Room layouts
- Construction details
- Area calculations
- Shadow diagrams where required
- Consultant coordination drawings
- 3D views or renders
We will confirm the recommended drawing package after reviewing the property and intended work.
Our House Drafting Process
Simple, transparent and easy to follow
Initial Consultation
We discuss your objectives, site, preferred design, budget considerations and intended project timeframe.
Information Collection
You provide the available survey, existing plans, sketches, photographs and property information. We identify any additional documentation that may be required.
Concept Drafting
We prepare an initial design or translate your existing concept into properly scaled drawings.
Design Review and Revisions
You review the plans and provide feedback. We refine the layout and resolve key design decisions before progressing.
Detailed Documentation
Once the concept is approved, we prepare the agreed documentation for planning, building approval, consultant coordination or construction.
Why Choose Sustainaspace for House Drafting?
Experienced Residential Design Support
Our industry experience helps us identify practical design and documentation issues before they become expensive construction problems.
Accurate, Clear Drawings
We produce drawings that communicate the proposed work clearly to clients, builders, consultants and approval authorities.
Collaborative Design Process
We listen to your priorities and explain the implications of different design options in straightforward terms.
Sustainability Considered From the Start
Where appropriate, we consider orientation, solar access, shading, insulation, glazing and natural ventilation during design development.
Integrated Services
Sustainaspace can also assist with architectural design, 3D rendering, NatHERS assessments and other building-related services.
Perth, Sydney and Australia-Wide Service
We support residential projects from our Perth and Sydney locations and can deliver suitable drafting services remotely across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We can convert hand-drawn sketches, marked-up plans or early concepts into properly scaled residential drawings.
Yes. We provide drafting for extensions, additions, internal alterations and substantial home renovations.
Yes, provided the source documents are suitable and you have permission to use and modify them.
That depends on the project and local approval requirements. Additional documents may be required from engineers, surveyors, energy assessors or other consultants.
Cost depends on the building size, design complexity, available information and required level of documentation. Send us the project details for a tailored quotation.
The timeframe varies according to the scope, complexity, feedback process and required approvals. We will provide an estimated programme after reviewing the project.
A clear next step for your project
Start Your Residential Drafting Project
Tell us what you are planning and send through any sketches, plans or reference images you already have. Sustainaspace will review the information and recommend the next step.