AS-BUILT DRAWINGS • EXISTING CONDITIONS • CAD DOCUMENTATION
As-Built Drawing Services
Accurate drawings documenting the existing conditions of your home, building, or space. R7 Designs creates professional as-built floor plans, elevations, sections, and other CAD documentation from measurements, surveys, photographs, existing drawings, and field information.
Whether you're preparing for a renovation, addition, remodel, permit project, interior design project, or simply need accurate documentation of an existing property, we'll turn the information available into a clear, organized set of existing-condition drawings.
What's Included in As-Built Drawings?
The appropriate level of documentation depends on the property and how the drawings will be used. Depending on your project, your as-built documentation may include some or all of the following:
EXISTING FLOOR PLANS
Dimensioned plans documenting the current layout of rooms, walls, doors, windows, stairs, and other relevant architectural features.
EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS
Drawings documenting the existing exterior appearance, including walls, openings, rooflines, heights, and other visible architectural features.
INTERIOR ELEVATIONS
Existing-condition views of interior walls, cabinetry, built-ins, fixtures, and other elements that need to be documented.
BUILDING SECTIONS
Cut-through drawings showing existing floor-to-floor relationships, walls, roofs, ceilings, and other relevant building conditions.
SITE PLANS
Documentation showing the existing building in relation to the property and relevant site features, when appropriate.
DIMENSIONS & DETAILS
Measurements and detailed information needed to accurately communicate existing conditions and support future design or construction work.
FIXTURES & BUILT-INS
Existing cabinetry, plumbing fixtures, appliances, stairs, fireplaces, and other significant features where relevant to the project.
CAD & PDF DELIVERY
Final as-built drawings can be delivered in the agreed file formats based on the requirements of your project.
We'll document what matters to your project.
Not every project requires a complete building survey or every drawing listed above. We'll determine the appropriate scope based on how you plan to use the drawings and the information available.
Who Uses Our As-Built Drawings?
Accurate existing-condition drawings can be useful long before construction begins. We provide as-built documentation for property owners and professionals who need a reliable starting point for design, planning, permitting, or construction.
Need an Existing Building Documented?
Whether you have incomplete plans or no drawings at all, we can help establish a professional CAD baseline for your project.
From Existing Conditions to Professional As-Built Drawings
Our process turns the information available about your property into a clear, organized set of existing-condition drawings that you can use as the foundation for your next project.
01 — TELL US ABOUT THE PROPERTY
Tell us what you're documenting, where the property is in the project process, and how you plan to use the drawings.
02 — SEND US WHAT YOU HAVE
Upload existing plans, measurements, surveys, photos, CAD files, sketches, field notes, or other available information.
03 — WE REVIEW THE INFORMATION
We'll review the available documentation and determine the appropriate scope and level of detail for the as-built drawings.
04 — WE DEVELOP THE DRAWINGS
Our drafting team develops the existing-condition floor plans, elevations, sections, site documentation, or other drawings included in the agreed scope.
05 — REVIEW & FINAL DELIVERY
You'll review the drawings, provide any agreed-upon revisions, and receive the finalized as-built documentation in the agreed format.
Starting with incomplete information?
That's common with existing properties. Send us what you have, and we'll help determine the best approach for developing an accurate set of drawings from the available information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about as-built drawings? Here are answers to some of the questions we hear most often.
What exactly are as-built drawings?
As-built drawings document the existing conditions of a building or space. They provide a professional drawing representation of what currently exists, based on the information available for the project.
Can you create as-built drawings if I don't have the original plans?
Yes. That's one of the most common reasons clients need as-built drawings. We can work from measurements, photographs, sketches, surveys, field notes, and other available information to develop the drawings.
Can you work from measurements I provide?
Yes. We can develop drawings from field measurements and other existing-condition information you provide. We'll let you know if additional information is needed for the agreed scope.
Can you create as-built drawings for a renovation or addition?
Yes. As-built drawings are often used as the starting point for renovations, additions, remodels, and other construction projects.
Can you create as-built floor plans?
Yes. As-built floor plans are one of our most common deliverables. Depending on the project, we can also provide elevations, sections, site documentation, and other existing-condition drawings.
Can you update an old set of drawings?
Yes. If you have an older set of plans that no longer accurately represents the property, we can review the existing drawings and develop updated documentation based on the information available.
Are as-built drawings the same as a survey?
No. As-built drawings document the building or space based on the information available for the project. A land or property survey is a separate professional service used to establish property boundaries and other surveyed information.
How much do as-built drawings cost?
Pricing depends on the size and complexity of the property, the type and amount of documentation required, the information available, and the level of detail needed. Send us your project information and we'll provide a quote based on the scope.
How do I get started?
Submit a Request a Quote form and tell us about the property and what you need documented. Upload whatever information you have, and we'll review it and let you know the next steps.
Need Accurate Drawings of an Existing Property?
Whether you have no drawings, outdated plans, or incomplete documentation, R7 Designs can help turn your existing-condition information into a professional set of CAD drawings.