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Quick feedback. Good communicator and very helpful. Thank you Frank.

Drafting for Backyard upgrade leveling

$900

Amazing job! Thank you!

Reposition my back door to remove draft gaps

$200

Easy to discuss plans with Frank, prompt, quality professional work

Draftsman/Draftsperson

$300

Great and speedy work !

Draftsman for renovation drawings

$800

Adrian was a pleasure to work with, he’s an expert at what he does and will go above and beyond for you. Always makes himself available, provides good advice and is very easy going. Highly recommend Adrian (I certainly will be to my family and friends). Thanks again.

Draftsman - Site and elevation plans

$5

Great to work with Mustafa

Structure drafting

$200

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Why hire a draftsman through Airtasker?

Have you been thinking about building a new home or renovating your current home? Don’t waste time scrolling through builder websites only to choose a house plan that isn’t quite right for you. Instead, hire a draftsman who can draw a plan for your new home or extension with all the elements you need, so you get the perfect custom result you’re after.

The best place to find professional drafting services is on Airtasker. Whether you need help drawing plans for a private residence or commercial project, you’ll be able to find an experienced local draftsman to get your project started. Simply post your task and we’ll connect you with architectural drafters who can draw build-ready plans and help with council approvals.

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Top Drafting related questions

A draftsman, also known as a drafter, is the technician in charge of creating technical drawings and plans. This includes the specifications of a structure or mechanism. Drafters may work with architects, scientists, or engineers and may also be in charge of assessing structural strength and building costs. Drafters typically use computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) procedures, drafting pencils, and T-squares in order to create these plans.
The primary difference between them: architects can offer both technical and artistic advice to your team, while a draftsman is primarily concerned with the technical aspects of your project. Draftsmen can provide construction-ready drawings, complete with all the technical specifications. Unfortunately, they won’t be able to evaluate your project as a whole or contribute major changes to its design, layout, or flow. If you’re thinking of hiring an architect as well, you can use Airtasker to find an expert near you.
Yes and no. While a draftsman can create the blueprints based on design, an architect must create the design first. A draftsman usually works with or for an architect. Once the architect has visualised the house (including aspects such as the use of space, flow, and engineering), the draftsman converts the design into technical specifications that the construction company can use.
When hiring a draftsman, look for the following: industry knowledge, experience, and communication skills. The first quality includes their technical skills and knowledge of building codes and policies. Their experience can also tell you if they are a good fit for your project. It’s good to ask them if they have handled anything similar to your plans. Lastly, make sure you work with someone who will listen to you, give you sound advice, and help you translate your vision.

What does a draftsman service include?

Airtasker’s draftsman service connects you with a trusted drafter in your area. This draftsman can help you translate your vision into ready for construction blueprints (ideally, with the help of an architect). If you are booking this type of service for the first time, here’s what’s included:

Consultation for drafting services

If you already have a grand vision for your project, a drafter can help you convert it into blueprints that engineers can approve and construction companies can execute. Do take note that their consultancy field is limited; unlike architects, they cannot give a “holistic” vision for your project. The most that they can do is give minor tweaks to your idea and put it down on paper.

It would be best to consult with an architect before approaching a drafter with your plans. Your drafter may also have some architect colleagues to recommend, so you can ask them about this, too.

Creating technical drawings using CAD or traditional drafting

Drafters usually create technical plans or blueprints using computer-aided drafting and design (CADD). They may also use more traditional means, such as papers, pencils, and T-squares. Either way, they provide a very specific and calculated plan that a construction team can readily execute. If you have preferences as to how you want your technical drawings done, you can specify this in your task post.

Working with architects and engineers

The job of a draftsman involves working with architects, engineers, or even scientists. If you have already contacted an engineer and architect, you can hire a draftsman via Airtasker to complete your team. Our platform connects you with available drafters in your area so that you don’t need to look far or wait long before setting an appointment.

Beyond the home: other draftsman services

While a lot of people usually look for drafting services in relation to residential house plans, drafters can actually work with a lot of other industries. They can help you put up a commercial building, design a piece of machinery, help put together consumer goods, and even build rockets. Since their forte is in technical specifications, they are experts in putting things together and repairing them if they fall apart. If you’d like to know more about what a drafter can do for you, click the “Post a task” button at the top of this page.

Recent Drafting tasks

I need an architect or draftsman

$1,000

Heidelberg Heights VIC, Australia

24th Mar 2024

I’ve built a deck and pegola out the back of my joint over an easement without a permit. The Architect or draftsman will then need to document what has been built ie; stumps, footings, heights, material finishes, offsets from boundaries etc to be documented on an architectural package. This will need to be shown in relation to the depth and location of the easement asset.

I need a draftsman for a decking and verandah drawing

$500

Greenvale VIC 3059, Australia

23rd Mar 2024

I have an existing decking and verandah. I need a draftsman to complete a drawing of them for permit purposes

Draftsman: Shed Drawing

$200

Manning WA, Australia

23rd Mar 2024

Just need a draftsman to do up a quick drawing following the guidelines around firebreaks, setbacks and height restrictions that we received from the council re shed building (large dwelling) that will be sent in to the council for building approval.

Draftsperson

$250

Yatala QLD, Australia

20th Mar 2024

We live on acreage and over the next several years we need someone to helps us with designing a swimming pool, shed, timber deck, etc.

Drafting for interior renovation

$750

Avonsleigh VIC, Australia

20th Mar 2024

Draft plans suitable for building permit application & obtaining quotes from builders, including working drawings for services (water, sewerage, lighting, power points, heating and cooling). Renovation is to divide one large room into 2 smaller rooms plus a new bathroom, add a window, and relocate an external door.

Need a civil draftsman

$1,500

Auchenflower QLD, Australia

19th Mar 2024

Looking for a civil draftsman to produce 'as-built' drawings of existing house, and create drawings for accommodation in the under the house.

Draftsman for renovation

$500

Grovedale VIC, Australia

15th Mar 2024

I have a small 3 bedroom home that I am renovating I need a draftsman to draw up some plans from existing house re demolishing walls/changing/updating kitchen/bathroom/living/dining to make a more open living house

Draftman specialised in disability needs

$5,000

Kingston QLD, Australia

13th Mar 2024

Need a draftman to draw plan on existing house to accommodate disability needs, to include house renovation.

Draftsperson

$50

Bronte NSW, Australia

9th Mar 2024

Need to draw up minor Home modifications. Bathroom design Enclosed balcony Deck

Draft for bathroom and laundry space 

$400

Paddington NSW, Australia

4th Mar 2024

We have two small spaces we want converted into a laundry and bathroom. We would like someone to measure and draw up a plan.

Reinstall acoustic and draft stopper to front door

$200

Balaclava VIC, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

The automatic acoustic and draft stopper needs to be reinstalled on my front door. Refer to pics as there will need to be some repairs done in order to reattach cassette holder. Pictures of the front door, the automatic acoustic cassette, door closer, and bottoms of door where the cassette needs to be installed.

Draftsperson to complete designs for CDC - master ensuite and attic

$5

Chatswood NSW, Australia

2nd Mar 2024

I need an experienced draftsperson/designer to finish incomplete designs and plans for renovating our first floor bedroom/study/bathroom into a master bedroom with ensuite, and to convert our attic into dust proof storage with 2 roof windows. Our former designer is unable to complete the job due to personal reasons. Happy to pay per hour or whatever suits once the job is assigned.

Architect/ Draftsman

$700

Glen Waverley VIC, Australia

2nd Mar 2024

Registered Architect/ Draftsman required to create architectural drawings for amendments / extension. The task includes; —> Addition of new double garage —> Relocate the kitchen, main living area by removing a few walls. —> Extend first floor by adding a bedroom and living space —> Modify all the windows —> Redo stairs —> Redo Facade —> Replace the pool fence —> Add outdoor undercover area (covered area 1 or 2 shown in image, whichever is easier). —> Increase ceiling height wherever possible We have an idea on what we want and put all above points in our rough drawing (1&2). The existing building documents are also attached as screenshots . We would require unlimited sketch plans/ revisions until successful council/ building surveyor approval.

Install draft sealer for door

$50

Caulfield VIC, Australia

2nd Mar 2024

Need a draft sealer installed on a double door. I have the seal but it needs to be cut to the right size, and installed. There is a seal in place (see second picture) that needs to be removed

Draftsman

$5

Bridgeman Downs QLD, Australia

1st Mar 2024

Looking for a plan to do an extension of a bedroom and patio. - Due date: Flexible

Assemble a Drafting Table

$100

Derrimut VIC, Australia

1st Mar 2024

Steel Frame Drafting Table to be Assembled in a Warehouse Size is 1800mm x 750mm x 900mm (height)

Great work, punctual & efficient - job done in a jiffy!

Retrospective Draftsman drawings and submit approvals for a shed

$300

Lesmurdie WA, Australia

25th Feb 2024

I purchased a house recently. The shire of Kalamunda reached out to me saying the shed out the back was put up without approval and to submit retrospective documentation. The shed is roughly 5 x 10m. Photo in the questions section

Registered/licensed draftsman

$1,000

Mount Waverley VIC, Australia

18th Feb 2024

Registered/licensed draftsman to modify the architectural drawings/ building plan for extending a ground-floor house. The extension is for adding master bedroom/ensuite/study and enclosed alfresco to be added at the rear of the existing house.

Draftsperson for a Deck

$10

Caulfield South VIC, Australia

4th Dec 2023

Needing a draftsperson to draw up a deck for a retrospective deck in murrumbeena. If you’re able to also to a performance solution for tuff block as a support of deck is also required if you can do so. Price just for quote. Picture of the deck - Due date: Flexible

Faisal was fantastic. Blew me away really with the speed and efficiency of the task. Was very happy

Draftsman to draw up a small bathroom extension to existing terrace

$1,000

Newtown NSW, Australia

9th Oct 2023

Small bathroom plans to be drawn up, approx 1300mm x 1800mm, on north facade of existing terrace house. Elevations required, site plan for standard DA submission to Council. Owner already has drawn up concept plans. - Due date: Flexible

Luke is a very patient person to work with which makes things a lot easier. Thanks Luke. Drawings ended up looking very professional.