Hire A Draftsman Before Renovating

Why should you hire a draftsman before your renovation project?

Well, here at RenovatePlans we have had many clients approach us to prepare the design and documentation of a “building certificate” for unauthorised works.

A building certificate is also sought by buyers or sellers of a property to ensure that there are no issues with the property such as development which was undertaken that had no approval.

Even if you are considering knocking down a small wall and opening up a space or re configuring the layout of the existing house it is highly advised to seek professional services to assist you.

For minor renovations such as a new kitchen, a cabinetry maker will be able to offer examples and working drawings which are adequate for this kind of work.

As a draftsman, the first step in preparing the required plans are measuring the existing structures that have been built on site and confirming the previous layout or structures. We have found many of these projects to have been poorly thought out and non-practical from a design perspective due to the owner not hiring a draftsman before their renovation.

The few thousand dollars spent hiring a professional draftsman to discuss and design your future layout or renovation project are minuscule in comparison to the suffering of living in a home that does not work how it should.

Reasons You Should Hire A Draftsman Before Renovating

The contractor and/or tradesmen involved will want to work off a proper set of building plans. This ensures them that you already know what you want and it complies with council regulations and Australian standards. Many tradesmen will increase the price in their quote if there are no plans because they know this type of work will be more time consuming.
Legal action may be taken against you and in the worst case scenario, the works may be required to be demolished along with a penalty from your local council. Many people are unaware of the limitations of exempt development and as such it is highly recommended that you discuss your project with us.
Hiring a draftsman for drafting services is not expensive. If you have already taken the time to think about what you want and have a good idea to provide, the quote can be reduced and an affordable price can be offered.
The general public and average home owner are unaware of many of the factors involved in building and construction as well as design of a functional home. If you solely hire a builder with no intention of having professional drafting services your builder may provide ideas that are more costly in order to earn a larger sum from you.
There are many innovative products in the ever-growing industry of architecture. These are not often introduced to all builders and home owners. On the other hand, a passionate designer will have done countless hours of research to find modern, convenient and aesthetically pleasing elements to introduce to your renovation.

Thank you for taking the time to read our blog post. Do not hesitate to contact us if you are considering undertaking any building works that require council approval or private certification.

Testimonials - What Our Clients Are Saying

"...Macky was a pleasure to work with, very responsive and such a quick turn around on any modifications we made. Nothing was too much trouble for him...."

Tara Gemmell

Renovation

"...If you are looking for convenience, expertise, a sense of urgency and a smooth approach Renovate Plans is the place to go! I am over satisfied with the service provided and cant believe how little effort i had to put in with such a perfect outcome. Its not everyday you can trust someone to deliver on a promise, my promise was fulfilled. I cannot recommend a better draftsman!! Thank you so much you have made our dream house a reality...."

Venessa Oliveira

Renovation

"...Totally happy with service 10/10 rating 10/10 for professionalism and responsiveness..... I have been more than happy with the service I have received.... The emphasis has always been on making the client happy and not on fees and charges..... I will continue to use Macky and his team in the future and will gladly recommend him to anyone in need of a draftsman/designer......."

Stevie Hollai

Renovation

"...The service was outstanding and I would recommend Macky to my friends and family. Macky was very attentive and really cared about our vision and what we were trying to achieve. His professionalism and experience made us feel very comfortable throughout the whole process. It was nice to know that he was always available when we had questions and was genuine with all advice given. 10/10..."

Renae Gilbert

Renovation

"...I am thrilled with the service I have received from Macky and Renovate Plans so far. Due to Macky’s responsiveness and knowledge of the DA and CDC process I have been able to turnaround an application for fitout works, change of use and change of operating hours within 7 days; saving my company a substantial amount of money. Macky has been extremely engaged in the process and has taken ownership for the delivery of results; our relationship has felt like a real partnership. Speaking from my experience I can comfortably say, “Trust Renovate Plans to deliver the results you need. Choose them for your drafting and consulting needs...."

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B.J. Wall

"...Thank you Macky, it has a been a real pleasure dealing with you through this process. You have been extremely responsive and attended to all matters promptly. Even when things looked like they were going off track, you were very quick to find a solution. You were also very patient with my many questions! I especially appreciated your time in be able to meet with me outside of normal business hours. This was a real help to us. I would not hesitate in recommending you, as you have certainly made this journey as easy as possible...."

Brooke Holland

Renovation

"...It has been such a pleasure to work with Macky on my home reno. it is very rare to work with someone that is as responsive, clear, patient, trustworthy and always happy to help. i would confidently recommend his services without hesitation...."

Chanelle Collier

Heritage Townhouse Renovation

"...Macky is really helpful and professional, I’d definitely recommend him if you need plans made...."

Jason Chiu

Design Services

"...Macky from Renovate Plans was very helpful during the design process. He was efficient in getting the design to us and willing to review any changes we had decided to make. The process was smooth and trouble free...."

Clair Dawson

New Build

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