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Hand sketches into professional plans

From a sketch on paper to plans you can submit.

No CAD file? No problem. We turn hand drawings and notes into detailed, accurate, professional plans, then run the calculations on them.

What it is

Converting rough sketches and notes into professional building plans takes skill and attention to detail. We draw the plan to scale with the dimensions a load calculation and a reviewer need.

Once the plan exists, the Manual J, S and D can be built on it and drawn onto the same sheets.

When you need it

Owner-builders, small remodelers and replacement jobs often have no drawings at all. A clean plan is the fastest way to a calculation and a permit.

Requirements vary by jurisdiction. Send us the project address and we will tell you what your building department typically asks for.

What we need from you

  • A dimensioned hand sketch, or photos of one
  • Photos of the space
  • Notes on windows, doors and ceiling heights

What you receive

  • Scaled floor plan
  • Mechanical layout on the same drawings, if ordered
  • PDF ready for permit submittal
“We have been working with LoadCalcs for few years now. We build custom homes and LoadCalcs does all our HVAC plans & ResChecks. We've never had any issues with their plans. Our HVAC contractors love their plans as it has all the details…”
PSPrashant S. · Google review

Questions

How detailed does my sketch need to be?

Clear room dimensions and window and door locations. Photos fill in the rest.

Can you draft from an old paper plan?

Yes. Photos or a scan of the paper plan work.

Do you draft architectural plans for new homes?

Our drafting supports the mechanical design and permit. For full architectural design, work with your architect and we coordinate.

Same-day quotes

Drop the plans. Get a quote today.

Drop in the plan set and pick your services. A designer replies with price and turnaround, usually within 30 minutes during business hours.

Fast quote

Drop your plans. Get a quote.

PDF or photos of the plan set. Pick your services and send. A designer replies with price and turnaround.

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      A designer reviews every plan set and replies with price and turnaround, usually within 30 minutes during business hours. Nothing is charged until you approve.