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Local Drafting Services in Sacramento & Northern California

A residential drafter who knows your city's code.

10+ years in Sacramento · 800+ homes designed
Serving Greater Sacramento & Northern California

What you get

A local drafter handling everything from first sketch to permit set.

Residential drafting for ADUs, additions, remodels & permit sets.

RESIDENTIAL

Local knowledge of Sacramento-region building departments and code.

LOCAL CODE

Direct access to your drafter, no big-firm runaround.

DIRECT ACCESS

How it works

01

Free consultation

Tell us the project and your timeline.

02

Measure & gather

We collect site info and existing conditions.

03

Draft your plans

Full drawing set, revised with you.

04

Deliver & submit

Permit-ready files for you or your contractor.

Recent local projects

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New farm-style ADU cover sheet by AE Drafting
New Farm-Style ADU

Detached farm-style ADU · Sacramento region.

Davis remodel cover sheet by AE Drafting
Davis Remodel

Remodel with new entry addition · Davis, CA.

New 2-story garage cover sheet by AE Drafting
New 2-Story Garage

New detached two-story garage.

A local draftsman and client reviewing residential plans together

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a draftsman or an architect?+

For most residential ADUs, additions and remodels, a drafter produces the permit set you need, often at lower cost. We'll tell you honestly if your project requires a licensed architect or engineer.

How much do drafting services cost?+

We quote a fixed price per project after the free consultation, based on scope. [PLACEHOLDER: CONFIRM ballpark ranges if you want them shown].

How fast can you turn plans around?+

Turnaround depends on project size, but being local keeps site visits and revisions quick. [PLACEHOLDER: CONFIRM typical timeline].

Will you work with my contractor?+

Yes. We coordinate directly with your contractor or builder so the drawings match how the job will actually be built.

What areas do you serve?+

Core area is Sacramento, Placer and Napa, plus the Bay Area and extended Northern California. See the list below.

Where we work

CORE

Sacramento · Davis · Woodland · Elk Grove · Carmichael · Folsom · El Dorado Hills · Orangevale · Fair Oaks · Rio Linda

BAY AREA

Walnut Creek · Oakland · San Francisco · Berkeley · Concord · Palo Alto · San Mateo · San Jose

EXTENDED

Natomas · Santa Cruz · Monterey · Hollister · Pacific Grove · select out-of-state

Draftsman and client reviewing residential plans at a table

Free Consultation

Tell us what you're including your dream, your goals, and any ideas you already have.

We'll talk it through, answer your questions, and come back with clear next steps and a fixed quote. No obligation, no pressure.