How to Pick the Right Draftsman for Your Building Plans
When you are getting a new home designed or alterations and additions made to your home, need design concepts for difficult sites, Town houses or Multi residential developments, you will need the services of a qualified, skilled and experienced draftsman.
Control of your Project
Hiring a draftsman gives you complete control of your building project. When you choose a well-established drafting company to handle your project, you know that you are working with a professional who has worked with builders, architects, developers and individuals. This helps them understand exactly what the builders need and what the buyers are looking for as well. Since you are independent from the builder you are the decision maker as far as design changes, acquiring permits & other details are concerned.
Aspects to Consider
This kind of control helps you save a significant amount of money on the entire project. So regardless of whether you are planning on building your first home or a second one, or are building a retirement house you always wanted, you will need to pick the right draftsman to draw out all the plans. These are the things you should keep in mind while choosing one:
Experience
You should check whether the draftsman has the relevant experience that is required to draw all the plans for your project. The availability of computer programs has made it easy for just about anyone to draw floor plans. Only an experienced professional will be able to take these plans beyond the level of a simple drawing. The person should be able to make all the plans that are required to acquire building permits and include the relevant information required by different contractors.
They should also be able to provide you detailed plans for every level of the house/building, with all the other details such as dimensions and notes. In addition, you will require elevation drawings for the exterior of the building and some of the interiors, structural details and wall sections. Only a skilled and experienced professional will be able to provide you all these things.
Structural Knowledge
Your draftsman should have a thorough understanding about loading and structural bearing. The person should understand things like how the roof trusses are going to be supported and what the floor loading is; as well as where the load-bearing walls & the posts are going to be. A draftsman has to be able to look beyond the design and give due consideration to aspects like floor and roof loads. You have to ensure that the structure you are getting built will be sturdy and long-lasting
Building Codes
It can be extremely frustrating for a homeowner to get all the plans for their house drawn, only to be told that they do not meet all the local building codes. The draftsman you choose must have knowledge about the local building codes
Listening Skills
The person has to be able and willing to listen to your requirements and ideas. Ideally, he/she has to be designing the space based on your specifications, not in the manner that he/she wants it to be. Though client requirements and designs are all-important, the draftsman also has to be able to incorporate all the structural elements into it as required. It is important that there be proper and regular communication between you and the draftsman.
When Communication Counts
In addition to all these things, it is important that the professional be willing and able to answer all your questions. You should also ask for references and he/she should be willing to provide them. When you are working with an Architectural Draftsman, you need to be sure that the person you choose for this job has the experience, ability, skill, knowledge and the willingness to provide you the kind of services you need.
Hire the Experts
Do not be hasty with making your choice about the draftsman who will be drawing out the plans for your project. You don’t build a house every day, do you? Come, speak with the experts at Elementree Drafting Services, tell us what your requirements are and you will find that we are able to provide you exactly the kind of services you need.
Speak with one of our qualified team members today by contacting us on 1300 566 873 or connect with us via this contact form.
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