Over 25 Years of Local Experience

500+ Successful Projects Completed

Offering architectural design and drafting services across all Australian states

Sydney - New South Wales | Melbourne - Victoria | Brisbane - Queensland | Perth - Western Australia | Adelaide - South Australia | Hobart - Tasmania | Darwin - Northern Territory | Canberra - Australian Capital Territory

Who we are

At DraftingServices.au, we offer Sydney’s top-tier drafting expertise, backed by a track record of over 500 successful projects. Our portfolio spans a wide range of work, from smaller residential projects starting at $10,000 to major developments like shopping centres valued at over $400 million. Unlike typical drafting firms, we are owned and operated by an architectural practice, ensuring that every project is overseen by a registered architect—this professional oversight sets us apart in the industry. As a member of the NSW Institute of Architects and a NSW Registered Design Practitioner, we are fully equipped to manage projects across all sectors, including residential, retail, hospitality, industrial, and commercial.

Who Do We Work With?
We cater to a diverse range of clients, including property owners, project managers, and builders in need of design and drafting services. We also support architects and industry consultants with paper-to-CAD/BIM conversions, designers seeking LiDAR point cloud scanning services, and real estate professionals requiring marketing plans and photorealistic rendered images.

Our unique service offering has become highly sought after, enabling us to successfully complete over 500 projects across Sydney and beyond.

Trust a Fully Registered Design Practitioner for Your Project

At DraftingServices.au, we are fully registered as an Architectural Principal Design Practitioner in NSW, qualifying us to work on Class 2, 3, and 9c buildings. Our expertise ensures your project meets the highest industry standards from the outset.

Partner with a trusted expert—contact DraftingServices.au today to discuss your project and achieve full compliance with NSW regulations.

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Our Services

Projects

At DraftingServices.au, we offer a comprehensive range of design, drafting, planning permit, and project management services across various sectors. Our expertise encompasses:

  • Residential Structures:

    • New Dwellings

    • Granny Flats

    • Secondary Dwellings

    • Dual Occupancies

    • Multi-Housing Developments

    • Multi-Unit Developments

    • Apartments

  • Outdoor Living:

    • Pools

    • Spas

    • Saunas

    • Pergolas

    • Fences

    • Carports

  • Commercial and Industrial Projects:

    • Office Fitouts

    • Change of Use Applications

    • Retail Fitouts

    • Industrial Developments

  • Custom Joinery and Cabinetry:

    • Joinery Design and Drafting

    • Cabinetry Design and Drafting

Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services tailored to meet the unique needs of each project, ensuring a seamless process from design through to completion.

Regulatory Approval Pathways

When planning a construction or renovation project, there are several regulatory approval pathways that may apply, depending on the scale and nature of the development:

  1. Exempt Development:

  2. Complying Development Certificate (CDC):

  3. Development Application (DA):

  4. Construction Certificate (CC):

  5. Occupation Certificate (OC):

Navigating these approval pathways is crucial for a smooth, compliant development process, and it's essential to follow the appropriate regulatory route for your specific project.

Stress-Free Project Management

We collaborate with a trusted network of expert consultants and certifiers to streamline your project’s approval journey. From handling all the necessary paperwork to overseeing each stage of development, we ensure a seamless process, delivering a hassle-free experience from beginning to end.

Recent Projects

Project Process Overview

STEP 1: Consultation

We explore your vision and objectives, answer your questions, and provide a tailored proposal detailing recommended services and associated pricing.

STEP 2: Pre-Design

We gather essential site information, verify regulatory requirements, take precise measurements, and establish a comprehensive property layout.

STEP 3: Schematic Design

Our team creates initial sketches and visualisations, presenting a concept for your review. Your feedback guides us in refining the design to reflect your vision.

STEP 4: Design Development

We enhance the design with 3D renderings and scaled drawings, updating cost and schedule projections as needed.

STEP 5: Planning and Approvals

We determine the optimal pathways for obtaining necessary approvals, coordinating with consultants and managing the preparation, lodgement, and follow-up of the planning permit package.

STEP 6: Contract Documentation

We produce detailed technical drawings and documentation essential for building approvals, ensuring precision for the construction phase.

STEP 7: Tender and Negotiation

We assist in obtaining builder quotes and guide you through the selection and contract negotiation process to align with your project’s goals.

STEP 8: Construction Phase Support

Throughout construction, we conduct site visits, monitor progress, and oversee final stages to ensure adherence to the approved plans.

Our Experience

We have prepared and submitted development applications to the following local councils: