Everything you need to know about finding a Home Extension Drafter

Your home is your castle, but in some cases, you’ll realise that your home is no longer meeting your needs. Rather than going to the hassle of selling and moving, why not add an extension or addition? The first step of any extension or addition is to create the plans and one professional that can do this is a drafter. Read on for more.

A draftsperson is a professional that creates detailed plans that can be used in the building of an extension or addition to your home. They will work with you to create an extension or addition that looks like it has always belonged to your existing property; as well as working to make sure that the new extension or addition addresses your needs and the shortfalls of your existing home. For example, they could design an additional storey that is used for bedrooms, a living area, and bathrooms, or they could design a new living area that doubles the everyday space of your home. Whatever you need the extra space for, they will help. The drafter will draw detailed plans that include things such as the materials to be used, what windows and doors there are and where they’re placed, environmentally sustainable solutions and so on. These plans are lodged to council and they also form the plans that the builders and other professionals will work from once the project starts.

As well as drawing up plans, the draftsman can also liaise with the council to ensure that all permits and development approvals are gained. This saves you a lot of hassle with such a large project!

There are a few things to be aware of when hiring a draftsman to work on your extension or addition. You should be sure that you are comfortable with them and feel like they are taking your ideas seriously. Have a look at their past work, and ask for references. This helps you to see the type of work that they specialise in.