We provide draftsperson services across Tasmania, turning your home into precise, build ready documentation that builders can price and construct without guesswork.
Unclear or incomplete drawings are where builds go wrong. When the documentation leaves questions open, you get inflated quotes, arguments on site and change costs nobody warned you about. Poor drafting quietly turns a smooth project into a stressful, expensive one.
Our drafting turns your design into clear, thorough documentation that leaves nothing open to interpretation. Every detail a builder needs is on the page, so pricing and construction run on facts rather than assumptions. That precision is what keeps your build on budget and on track.
We had no idea where to start with our new home and Strait Design made the whole thing feel simple. They designed to our budget from day one and kept us informed the whole way through. Could not fault them.
After a bad experience elsewhere we were nervous, but this team told us the truth about timelines and cost upfront. No surprises and no excuses. Our plans were build ready exactly when they said they would be.
The approvals process terrified us but Strait Design handled all the council side so we did not have to. Everything was explained in plain English and we always knew what was happening next. Brilliant service.
We wanted a double storey family home and were worried about blowing the budget. They shaped the design around what we could actually spend and it still turned out beautiful. Would recommend to anyone building.
As a small developer I needed speed through approvals and accurate early costing. Strait Design delivered both. The documentation was clear enough for builders to price it properly the first time around.
What stood out was the communication. We never had to chase for updates because they always let us know where things sat. Dealing with one team from start to finish made the whole process so much easier.
Over 35 years of experience really shows. They picked up issues early that we never would have and saved us money down the track. It genuinely felt like they had our best interests at heart the entire time.
We are first home builders and had a hundred questions. The team was patient, down to earth and never once made us feel silly for asking. Our build ready plans came through exactly as promised. Thank you.
From the first call to the finished plans the experience was exactly what they said it would be. Trade qualified people who actually know planning and building inside out. Honestly worth every single cent.
Good drawings do more than guide the build, they carry your project through approval. We prepare documentation that meets planning and building requirements and manage the approval process for you. You are kept informed at every stage, so you always know where things sit and what happens next.
Your design is reviewed by people who build homes for a living. Get practical input on structure, materials, thermal performance and cost before decisions are locked in.
Stage one finishes with a Project Budget Alignment Estimate based on real project data and current construction rates, so you can check the design against your budget before it goes to council.
Your design fees, consultant allowances and council costs are set out upfront. We explain provisional costs and discuss any additional requirements with you before proceeding.
We guide your selections and document them in your construction drawings, giving builders a clear basis to price the fixtures, fittings and finishes you want.
We coordinate surveyors, engineers, energy assessors, your building surveyor, council and TasWater where required, keeping your pre-construction work moving through one team.
Regular, clear updates explain where your project is at, what comes next and anything we need from you, so you can make decisions with confidence.
With over 35 years of combined industry experience and more than 200 projects behind us, our drafting reflects real planning and building knowledge, not theory alone. Plans are documented clearly enough for builders to price the work accurately and on the same basis. We help you engage the right builder, so the build starts knowing exactly where you stand.
We talk through your project and budget before any drafting begins, so you know what the work will cost and what you are getting. There are no vague hourly figures that balloon without warning. Our timeline and cost guarantees (terms and conditions apply) mean you can plan with certainty.
A draftsperson prepares the detailed technical drawings a home needs for approval and construction. We take your design and turn it into clear, accurate documentation that builders and councils can rely on. Our drafting covers the plans, sections and details required to get you to build ready. The goal is documentation precise enough that pricing and construction run without argument.
Timing depends on the size and complexity of the project and what council requires. We give you a clear timeline at the start, before any work begins, so you can plan around it. Our process is built to keep your documentation moving toward approval without long stalls. We back that timeline with a guarantee, and terms and conditions apply.
Bring whatever you have, whether that is a rough sketch, an existing design, a survey or just a clear idea of what you want. Details about your site and your budget help us shape the documentation to suit. You do not need everything worked out before you get in touch. Working through the details with you is part of what we do.
Yes, we regularly turn a client’s own design or concept into full build ready documentation. As an experienced building draftsman, we make sure the drawings are technically sound, compliant and clear enough to build from. If we spot issues in a concept, we will raise them early rather than letting them surface on site. That way you move to approval and construction with confidence.
Changes are a normal part of the process, and we work through them with you until the documentation is right. The best time to make changes is during the drafting stage, before approvals begin. If you want to change something later, we will tell you how it affects your timeline and cost before anything happens. You stay in control of every decision.
Yes, we help you engage the right builder once your documentation is build ready. Your plans are prepared so builders can give you accurate, comparable pricing. We can help you work through the quotes so you understand how they compare. You are not left on your own at the moment it matters most.
We had no idea where to start with our new home and Strait Design made the whole thing feel simple. They designed to our budget from day one and kept us informed the whole way through. Could not fault them.
After a bad experience elsewhere we were nervous, but this team told us the truth about timelines and cost upfront. No surprises and no excuses. Our plans were build ready exactly when they said they would be.
The approvals process terrified us but Strait Design handled all the council side so we did not have to. Everything was explained in plain English and we always knew what was happening next. Brilliant service.
We wanted a double storey family home and were worried about blowing the budget. They shaped the design around what we could actually spend and it still turned out beautiful. Would recommend to anyone building.
As a small developer I needed speed through approvals and accurate early costing. Strait Design delivered both. The documentation was clear enough for builders to price it properly the first time around.
What stood out was the communication. We never had to chase for updates because they always let us know where things sat. Dealing with one team from start to finish made the whole process so much easier.
Over 35 years of experience really shows. They picked up issues early that we never would have and saved us money down the track. It genuinely felt like they had our best interests at heart the entire time.
We are first home builders and had a hundred questions. The team was patient, down to earth and never once made us feel silly for asking. Our build ready plans came through exactly as promised. Thank you.
From the first call to the finished plans the experience was exactly what they said it would be. Trade qualified people who actually know planning and building inside out. Honestly worth every single cent.