Packages

PACKAGES

Drafting Help are pleased to offer our Fixed Cost Drawing Packages.

The following drawing packages have been made to include the drawings typically required by council to lodge a development application for residential alterations and additions such as carports, ground and second storey additions. 

The packages correlate to council guideline drawing checklists to ensure the relevant drawings are submitted with your development application. Included in every package are 3D renderings so you can see your development come to life, at no extra charge. Any updates to drawings that are required are included, free of charge - you only spend one fixed amount.

Advantages of choosing a Drawing Package from Drafting Help:

• Fast, easy DA Approval

• No charge for Updates

• Includes 3D Renderings

Used for: Getting builders quotes, a visual picture and an idea of the budget involved.

What's included:

Who is it for? 

This drawing package is useful for people who would like to get an idea of the budget they will need for their development regarding building cost. The package also includes a 3D render to help visualise the proposed development and gives clients a feel for what it will look like when built.

The drawings can be used to send to builders to get more accurate quotes and includes a site plan to help show the position of the development on the site. It is also useful to get an idea of overall dimensions and the proposed footprint and positioning on site.

Used for: Lodging DA to council / Private Certifier.

What's included:

*All drawings include existing and proposed views.

Who is it for? 

This drawing package is for people who wish to add an extra room or rooms, carport etc. to their home.

This package includes a full set of drawings ready to lodge to council as a development application or to a private certifier.

The drawings listed in this package have been compiled to match those that are requested by council and can be cross referenced with council DA checklists.

This package includes drawings such as elevations, sections, building envelope and site plans, to name a few.

A BASIX certificate is also included. This is a certificate to show the energy efficiency of the new addition.

* This package can also be used for Granny flats.

Used for: Lodging DA to council / Private Certifier.

What's included:

*All packages include existing and proposed views.

Who is it for? 

This drawing package is for people who wish to add an extra room or rooms, carport etc. to their home.

This package includes a full set of drawings ready to lodge to council as a development application or to a private certifier.

The drawings listed in this package have been compiled to match those that are requested by council and can be cross referenced with council DA checklists.

This package includes drawings such as elevations, sections, building envelope and site plans, to name a few.

Also included, and required by council, are shadow Diagrams. Shadow diagrams are requested by council to see the impact of the shadows cast by the proposed second storey.

A BASIX certificate is also included. This is a certificate to show the energy efficiency of the new addition.

* This package can also be used for Granny flats.

Getting other Quotes?  Read our free tips and advice...

Be wary of low cost quotes
The quotes you receive will likely vary greatly in cost. This is because they may not include all the drawings required for Council approval. For a DA submission to be successful, all necessary inclusions to satisfy Council's strict guidelines must be present. Incomplete development applications can cause issues later in the process, in fact DraftingHelp is often called in to complete inadequate development applications that have been submitted by others.

Find out the exact drafting requirements for your project
An easy way to understand exactly what is involved and required is to visit your Local Council office and ask. You can also arrange a pre-lodgement meeting to discuss your development plans or check the development application form for full submission details.

Ensure your Draftsman will take Planning Guidelines into account when working on your project
The person working on your project plans will not only need to take care of the drafting but also know and understand the planning regulations in your area. A great looking set of plans will not achieve approval if the planning guidelines have not been taken into consideration and strictly followed.

Understand that the cheapest site survey is not always the best
Over the years, DraftingHelp has seen many surveys ranging in cost to the client, however, the less expensive surveys do not often have the detail included to provide the necessary information on the project drawings.

Make sure you can communicate well with your Draftsman
When hiring a Draftsman, a relationship is formed and you will need to be able to communicate with them during the time it takes for your plans to be completed. Delayed email response times and communication difficulties will only hinder your project.

Watch out for charges for changes to drawings
changes to drawings can be costly. Therefore, it is important to ask your Draftsman whether they will charge for changes to drawings. This can make a significant increase to your budget.

All DraftingHelp Packages are at fixed prices, so there are no additional charges for changes to drawings.