Professional Engineering Drawings for Residential Dwellings
From new home designs to extension permits, our qualified drafting professionals produce accurate, council-ready engineering drawings that get your project approved and built right — first time.
Drawings
Accurate Drawings. Permit-Ready Packages. Fast Turnaround.
Whether you're building a new home, adding an extension, or completing a structural renovation, you'll need accurate engineering drawings before council will issue a building permit. Our experienced drafting team produces clear, fully dimensioned drawings that meet NCC requirements and are accepted by building surveyors across Victoria.
- Foundation and slab layout drawings with reinforcement details
- Footing, Frame and Bracing Design Detail
- Site plans showing setbacks, drainage, and orientation
- Full permit submission packages for building surveyors
- As-built drawings for post-construction documentation
What We Produce
Every drawing set is produced using industry-standard CAD software, fully dimensioned, and compliant with NCC and local council requirements.
Foundation & Slab Details
Footing layouts, beam positions, reinforcement bar schedules, and concrete slab design details — all compliant with AS 2870 for residential slabs and footings.
- Footing depth and width schedules
- Slab reinforcement layout
- Beam and pier positions
- AS 2870 site classification compliance
Elevation Drawings
All four external elevations showing building heights, external material finishes, window and door openings, and overall form — essential for council submission.
- All four cardinal elevations
- Floor-to-ceiling and ridge heights
- External cladding notations
- Setback and boundary dimensions
Section & Detail Drawings
Cross-sectional views through the building showing internal construction details, wall build-ups, insulation positions, junction details, and waterproofing information.
- Building cross-sections
- Wall and floor build-up details
- Wet area waterproofing details
- Eave and fascia junction details
Site & Setout Plans
Site orientation, legal boundaries, setbacks from all boundaries, driveway positions, drainage fall direction, and neighbouring structure references.
- Site orientation and north point
- All boundary setback dimensions
- Drainage and stormwater direction
- Easement and overlay notations
Structural Framing Plans
Roof framing layout, floor joist or beam schedules, steel member sizes, lintel schedules, and connection details required by the structural engineer and builder.
- Roof framing layout and rafter schedule
- Floor beam and joist schedule
- Steel column and lintel sizes
- Bracing and connection details
Everything in Your Drawing Package
Each drawing package is tailored to your project scope. Below are the core deliverables included across our residential drawing services.
Permit Application Package
A complete drawing set specifically formatted for building permit lodgement — floor plans, elevations, sections, site plan, and all required notations to satisfy your building surveyor and council.
New Home Design Drawings
Full documentation for new residential dwellings from concept through to construction-ready drawings. Coordinated with your builder and certifier to ensure the build proceeds without delays.
Extension & Addition Drawings
Drawings for ground-floor extensions, decks, pergolas, garages, carports, and granny flats — including connection details to the existing structure and all new works clearly shown.
Knockdown Rebuild Plans
Complete demolition and new construction drawing sets for knockdown rebuild projects — from the demolition plan and site clearance notation through to the full new dwelling documentation.
Structural Detail Sheets
Engineer-coordinated structural detail sheets for critical elements such as steel beams, posts, lintels, connections, and retaining structures — suitable for builder and certifier use.
As-Built / Record Drawings
Post-construction record drawings that document the completed building as it was built — used for council records, property transactions, insurance purposes, and future renovation works.
Which Project Are You Working On?
We provide engineering drawings across all common residential project types in Victoria — each with its own documentation requirements.
New Residential Dwelling
Most CommonComplete design and documentation for brand-new homes — from initial concept drawings through to a full permit-ready set that your builder and certifier can work from.
- Floor plans, elevations, and sections
- Site and setout plans
- Foundation and slab details
- Structural framing and bracing plans
- Full permit submission package
Extensions & Renovations
Permit RequiredMost extensions and structural alterations — including adding a room, removing a loadbearing wall, building a deck over 1m, or constructing a granny flat — require council-approved drawings.
- Extension and addition plans
- Structural alteration drawings
- Granny flat and secondary dwelling
- Deck, pergola, and carport plans
- Connection details to existing structure
Knockdown Rebuild
Full PackageKnockdown rebuilds require both demolition documentation and full new construction drawings. We handle the complete drawing set from demolition plan through to the final dwelling documentation.
- Demolition and site clearance plan
- New dwelling permit package
- Coordinated with council overlays
- As-built record drawings on completion
- Suitable for dual-occupancy projects
From Brief to Permit-Ready in 5 Steps
Our streamlined process keeps your project moving. Most drawing packages are completed within 5–10 business days depending on project complexity.
Consultation
Discuss your project scope, design requirements, site details, and timeline. We'll advise on what drawings are required for your permit.
Site Measure
For extensions and as-builts, we attend site to measure and document the existing structure and conditions before drafting begins.
Draft Drawings
Drawings prepared using industry-standard CAD software — fully dimensioned, annotated, and compliant with NCC requirements.
Client Review
Draft drawings issued for your review. Feedback incorporated and revisions made until you're satisfied with the final set.
Final Issue
Final permit-ready drawing set issued in PDF and DWG format — ready for building surveyor lodgement and builder use.
Engineering Drawings — Questions Answered
Common questions from Victorian homeowners and builders about the engineering drawing and permit process.
Get Your Drawing Quote
Tell us about your project and we'll provide a fixed-price quote. Fast response, no obligation.
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