Everything you need to know about finding a New Home Drafter

If you are thinking about building a new home, it is likely that you’ll need to have plans drawn up. One professional that can do that is a draftsperson. Here’s what you need to know.

A draftsperson is a professional that will draw up plans for your property. They are a great choice if you are building a new home as they can provide detailed plans for builders and other professionals to work from at every stage of your new home project. Drafters will commonly use computer aided design (CAD) software in the creation and drawing up of the plans.

The draftsman will sit down with you to find out what you are looking for in your new home, and help you to find ways to incorporate these elements in a way that still fits your budget. This includes things such as the number of rooms, how many storeys the home is, what energy saving devices you want to install, what materials to use, and what style the home is, amongst other things. Because the plans are so detailed, you will be able to “see” what the home will look like before any building work commences. This is ideal as it will help to prevent costly changes if you don’t like the look of something or don’t think something will work as well as you thought it would.

As well as drawing up plans, the draftsperson is able to liaise with the council with regards to things such as building permits, development approvals, and planning permits. This is very helpful when building a new home as it will help you to cut through the red tape and avoid unnecessary holdups, allowing building to start quicker and sees you moving into the home earlier.

If you’ve decided that a draftsman is the ideal professional to help you with planning your new home, there are some great tips to ensure that you choose the draftsman that’s right for you. Firstly, you should be comfortable with them as you’ll need to be able to easily and openly communicate your ideas with them. Ask to see examples of their previous work and recommendations. This not only reassures you of their quality but you can also see what styles they are most familiar with. Make sure your draftsperson is flexible as well, in case plans need to be changed to suit council requirements or to prevent a budget blowout.