Drafting Services Victoria BC — Residential Plans, Permit Drawings & Layout Design
Accurate drafting is the foundation of every remodel, addition, or new build. Whether you’re upgrading your home, opening up your floor plan, adding a suite, or planning a full renovation, high-quality drafting ensures your project moves smoothly from concept to permit to construction.
ECG Synergy matches homeowners with vetted drafting professionals in Victoria BC who specialize in residential drawings, space planning, and permit-ready documentation.
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What Drafting Professionals Do
Drafting technicians and residential drafters prepare the precise drawings required for:
- Building permits
- Renovations
- Home additions
- Basement suites
- Laneway homes (garden suites)
- Custom homes
- Structural updates (coordinated with engineers)
Common services include:
- Floor plans (existing + proposed)
- Layout reconfiguration drawings
- Elevation drawings
- Cross-sections & construction details
- As-built measurements & documentation
- Site plans
- 3D drafts & rendering support
- Preparation of full permit drawing sets
Every draftsperson we recommend is pre-screened for accuracy, experience, and compliance with BC building requirements.
Popular Drafting Projects in Victoria BC
Renovation Drafting
- Kitchen & bathroom redesign drawings
- Wall removal layout plans
- Open-concept floor plan conversions
Home Additions
- Second-floor additions
- Extensions to the rear or side of the home
- Garage additions
Basement & Suite Drafting
- Legal suite compliance layouts
- Egress windows
- Separate entrances
- Fire separation plans
Laneway & Garden Suites
- Zoning checks
- Small-space floor plan design
- Full permit-ready drawing sets
Custom Homes
- Conceptual layouts
- Construction-ready drafting
- Coordination with architectural designers & engineers
Drafting Costs in Victoria BC
Drafting prices vary depending on the level of detail required and the complexity of your home.
Typical Cost Ranges
- Renovation drafts: $800 – $3,500+
- Addition drafting: $1,800 – $6,500+
- Basement suite drawings: $1,200 – $4,500+
- Laneway home drawings: $3,500 – $10,000+
- Custom home drafting: $5,000 – $15,000+
Factors That Affect Price
- Size & structure
- Whether engineering is needed
- Level of detail required for permitting
- Zoning research and site complexity
- Number of revisions
Your matched drafting pros provide clear quotes before any work begins.
Why Work With ECG Synergy?
We eliminate the guesswork by screening every draftsperson before they’re ever matched with you.
We verify:
✔ Residential drafting experience
✔ WorkSafeBC coverage
✔ Liability insurance
✔ Permit-ready capabilities
✔ Portfolio samples & real project history
✔ Local knowledge of Victoria, Saanich & CRD permitting
✔ Clear, transparent communication
You receive only reliable, vetted professionals — no random listings.
FAQs — Drafting Services Victoria BC
Do I need a drafter or an architect?
Most renovations, additions, basement suites, and laneway homes can be drafted by a residential drafting technician.
Can drafting professionals submit permit applications?
Many do, or they work with architectural designers or engineers who can.
Is engineering required?
If structural changes are planned (wall removal, moving beams, adding floors), a structural engineer is typically needed. Drafters coordinate with them.
Can a drafter measure the existing home?
Yes — as-built measurements are part of the drafting process.
Is drafting required for small renovations?
If a permit is needed, accurate drawings are required. Even for non-permit projects, drafting helps contractors price work accurately.
Service Areas — Victoria to All of Vancouver Island
Local ranking focuses on Victoria BC, but your drafting partners are available across:
- Victoria
- Saanich
- Oak Bay
- Esquimalt
- View Royal
- Langford
- Colwood
- Sidney
- Central & North Saanich
- Sooke
- Highlands
- Metchosin
- Plus the rest of Vancouver Island upon request
This allows the page to rank now for Victoria while supporting Island-wide expansion.
Start Your Drafting Project Today
Whether you’re planning a renovation, addition, legal suite, or new home, accurate drafting is the first step toward a smooth, stress-free project.
Tell us what you’re planning.
We’ll match you with vetted drafting professionals in Victoria BC.