Review the existing home
We start from surveys, existing drawings, measurements, photos and your renovation brief, then identify the information needed to document the project accurately.
Renovation & permit drawings
Residential Permit Drawings & Renovation Plans
Clear drawings for additions, remodels, conversions and the next step toward permit review.
Scope & starting information
Artimist provides residential drafting, home renovation drawings and permit documentation support for homeowners planning additions and remodeling work. We can document existing conditions, develop proposed layouts and prepare coordinated drawing sets for home additions, house extensions, basement renovations, garage conversions, kitchen remodels and bathroom remodels.
For homeowners who need clear plans for a renovation, addition, remodel, extension, basement project or garage conversion before local permit review or construction coordination.
Drawing / design referenceDesigned around your projectNo generic stock-plan workflow.
Visual before you build3D support is available where useful.
International collaborationRemote project delivery for clients worldwide.
Clear before work starts. Quote, milestones, revisions and final formats are agreed in writing.
Read full client terms →Design my houseDesign my interiorChange my floor planPlan a renovationMake a 3D renderPrepare drawingsTurn my sketch into a planTurn my plan into 3D
Transformation story
From what you have
to what you need.
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Scope
What the service can include
- Home addition plans
- House extension drawings
- Home renovation drawings
- Kitchen remodel drawings
- Bathroom remodel drawings
- Basement renovation plans
- Garage conversion plans
- Existing and proposed plans, elevations and sections
Deliverables
What you can receive
- Existing-condition drawings as scoped
- Proposed renovation or addition plans
- Elevations and sections where required
- Coordinated permit-documentation package as scoped
- Print-ready PDF drawing set
- CAD or Revit source files where included
Process
A clear path from idea to drawings
Develop the proposed work
We prepare the renovation or addition layout, coordinate the affected areas and build a clear before-and-after drawing package rather than isolated sketches.
Prepare for local review
The agreed documentation is organized for its intended submission or construction use, with local code and professional requirements confirmed by the appropriate local authority or licensed professional.
Permit requirements are local. Some jurisdictions allow residential drawings to be prepared without an architect or engineer for certain project types, while others require a locally licensed professional and/or structural, energy, zoning or other specialist documentation. The local authority having jurisdiction determines what must be submitted and who may sign or stamp it.
Project evidence
See related Artimist work
Questions
Frequently asked
Can you prepare drawings for a home addition?
Yes. Additions and extensions can include existing and proposed plans, elevations, sections and the other drawings agreed for the project scope.
Can you first change my existing floor plan?
Yes. If the renovation starts with a layout problem, we can revise the existing plan first and then develop the agreed renovation or permit-documentation package around the approved direction.
Do you guarantee a permit will be approved?
No responsible drafting service can guarantee an authority's approval. We prepare coordinated documentation to the agreed scope and can respond to drawing-related review comments, while approval remains with the local authority.
Can you stamp the drawings?
Stamp and licensure requirements vary by jurisdiction and project type. Where a locally licensed architect, engineer or other professional is required, we coordinate with that professional rather than claiming authority we do not hold.
Can you work from old drawings or sketches?
Yes. We can review existing PDFs, CAD files, sketches, surveys and photographs and explain what additional information is needed before drafting begins.
Do you handle renovation drawings for kitchens and bathrooms?
Yes. We can document remodeling layouts and, where needed, coordinate them with broader residential drawing or permit packages.
Related expertise
More ways we can help
Tell us what you want to change or build.
Send your sketch, existing plan, inspiration images or project brief. We’ll review the material and recommend the right next step.
