Floor plans
- Existing and proposed layouts
- Room labels, dimensions, and clearances
- Door and window sizes
- Demolition shown where walls come out
Good plans help you, your contractor, and the plan reviewer understand the same project. We prepare layouts, elevations, and construction details that show what you want to build, then coordinate them with the structural, civil, and MEP drawings.
Elevations and sections
- Exterior views with heights and roof slopes
- Wall sections showing assemblies and connections
- Additions shown against the existing roof line
- Window and door head heights
Schedules and notes
- Door and window schedules
- Finish and fixture notes where they are expected
- General notes and a short code summary
- Sheet index that matches the whole set
Code items on the sheets
- Occupancy and use as the reviewer will read it
- Egress paths and door swings
- Accessibility notes for the project type
- Fire separation where it applies
Coordination
- Structural layout checked against the floor plan
- MEP routes shown where they affect ceiling height
- Beam and header locations called out on the plan
- Architectural and engineering sheets checked for consistency
Revisions after review
- Revisions clouded and noted
- Sheets reissued at the right revision
- Responses that point to the sheet and detail
- Follow-up comments addressed within the agreed scope
Where this comes up
Plans for additions, build-outs, and unfinished designs.
Much of our architectural work falls into these three groups. We can help whether you have an early idea or drawings that need more detail.
An addition or remodel that has to fit an existing house
The new space has to line up with the old roof, the old floor, and whatever is inside the walls. We start from what is actually there.
A commercial space getting a new use
Build-outs, change of use, and small retail or office projects where the layout has to work for the inspector as well as the tenant.
Drawings you already have that need to be finished
A contractor's layout, an old set from a previous owner, or a sketch on graph paper. We review what you have and identify what the permit set still needs.
Working together
You can start with a rough idea.
You do not need a finished design to call. Send the address, a photo of the space, and a short description of your idea. We will review them with you and outline the drawings and information needed for permitting.
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Send what you have
Address, photos, a sketch, a survey if you have one, and any paperwork from the building department.
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We define the scope
You get a clear list of what is being drawn, what is being engineered, and what the fee covers.
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Drawings go out for review
We coordinate the drawings and submittal, then respond to review comments within the agreed scope.
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You build from a clean set
The contractor gets drawings that match what was approved, with the details where the work actually happens.
Common questions
Before you call.
Can you work from my sketch or my contractor's drawing?
Yes, and a lot of our work starts that way. Send it with any available measurements. We review the layout and identify what needs to be verified or developed for the permit set.
Do you need to visit the property?
Not always. We first review the available photos, measurements, and records to see whether they provide enough detail. Site visits are available in Orlando and Orange County when existing conditions need to be documented in person.
What about the engineering sheets?
We coordinate structural, civil, and MEP documents with the architectural drawings. Engineering documents are signed and sealed by the Florida professional engineer responsible for that work. We confirm the architectural scope and any need for a registered architect at intake.
What if the reviewer asks for changes?
That is normal. We revise the sheets and answer the comments within the scope we agreed on. If something falls outside it, we tell you before doing the work.
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Start a project
Send the address and what you want to build.
Photos help. So does anything the building department has already sent you. We will come back with the scope, the fee, and what we still need from you.