What types of CAD drafting services do you offer?

Our CAD drafting services encompass architectural drawings, structural details, site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, construction details, shop drawings, as-built documentation, and permit submissions. We work with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture, and other CAD platforms to deliver precise 2D technical drawings for residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects.

When should I use CAD drafting instead of BIM or Revit?

CAD drafting solutions are ideal for projects requiring fast, cost-effective 2D documentation without the complexity of 3D modeling including simple residential additions, alterations, site plans, construction details, permit drawings, and as-built documentation. For straightforward projects where speed and simplicity matter more than coordination complexity, our CAD drafting services deliver reliable technical drawings at lower cost than full BIM implementations typically 30-40% faster turnaround with 20-30% cost savings.

Do you provide CAD drafting outsourcing for ongoing projects?

Yes, many architecture firms, engineering consultancies, and builders engage our CAD drafting outsourcing services on retainer or ongoing basis providing them with reliable drafting support that scales with their workload. Our CAD drafting firm functions as an extension of your team, learning your standards, templates, and layer conventions to deliver consistent documentation across all projects.

What CAD standards and formats do you work with?

Our CAD drafting services support all major file formats including DWG, DXF, DGN, and PDF, and we work with your existing CAD standards including layer naming conventions, line weights, annotation styles, and plotting configurations. We're experienced with Australian drafting standards, council-specific requirements across Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and other regions, and industry standards like AS 1100.

Can you help update or redline existing CAD drawings?

Absolutely. Drawing updates, redline incorporation, and as-built documentation are core components of our CAD drafting solutions. We work from marked-up PDFs, site photos, sketches, or written instructions to update existing CAD files quickly and accurately maintaining your original file structure, layers, and standards.

How quickly can you complete CAD drafting projects?

CAD drafting timelines vary by project scope. Simple drawings (site plans, single floor plans) typically take 1-3 days. Small residential projects (single dwelling documentation) complete in 1-2 weeks. Larger commercial or multi-unit projects may require 2-4 weeks. Our CAD drafting firm uses efficient production workflows and can often accommodate rush requests with 24-48 hour turnaround for urgent drawings.

Do you ensure CAD drawings comply with Australian building codes?

Yes, all our CAD drafting solutions incorporate Australian building code compliance including NCC, BCA, and relevant Australian Standards (AS 1100 for technical drawing, AS 4654 for waterproofing details, etc.). Our Sydney-based team reviews all documentation for code compliance, proper notation, and council-specific requirements before delivery.

What do CAD drafting services cost in Australia?

CAD drafting costs in Australia typically range from $45-$95 per hour depending on drawing complexity and turnaround requirements. Many CAD drafting companies offer project-based pricing for fixed scopes for example, complete residential documentation packages might range from $2,500-$8,000 depending on project size. Our CAD drafting outsourcing model provides senior drafting expertise at rates 35-50% below the cost of employing full-time CAD operators.

Obelisk's CAD Drafting service delivers clean, accurate 2D drawings that communicate design intent with absolute clarity. From site plans to construction details, our CAD work provides documentation ready for approvals, permits, and construction no ambiguity, just reliable drawings.

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CAD Drafting Services Australia

We understand that not every project requires a full BIM workflow. For teams that need fast, cost-effective drafting with proven reliability, our CAD drafting service provides exactly that, technical accuracy, clear line work, and documentation that aligns with Australian standards.

Whether it's updating existing drawings, creating new documentation, or preparing permit sets, we deliver CAD drafting that's precise, professional, and ready when you need it.

What we draft

Types of CAD Drafting We Provide

Our CAD design and drafting services cover the full range of 2D documentation Australian projects need, prepared in AutoCAD and delivered in DWG and PDF.

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Architectural CAD Drafting

Floor plans, elevations and sections for DA and CC submissions, annotated and dimensioned to AS 1100 conventions. Moving a project into BIM? See our CAD to Revit conversion service.

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Structural CAD Drawings

Structural layouts, footing plans and connection details coordinated with the engineering design. For coordinated 3D structural models, see Revit drafting and modelling.

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Shop Drawings

Fabrication-ready drawings for steel, joinery and specialist trades, drawn to the trade's standards and checked before issue. Read our shop drawings guide.

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Site Plans and Construction Details

Site layouts, setbacks and construction details for lodgement and contractor use, with clear notation and consistent cross-referencing.

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CAD for Approvals and Permits

Complete permit and approval drawing sets prepared to council requirements, plus as-built drawings and redline updates during construction.

Timelines & quality

Turnaround Times and Quality Assurance

Turnaround Times

Scope	Typical turnaround
Simple drawings (site plans, single floor plans)	1–3 days
Small residential projects (single dwelling documentation)	1–2 weeks
Larger commercial or multi-unit projects	2–4 weeks
Urgent drawings	24–48 hours on request — contact us to confirm availability

Quality Assurance

Every set is checked against your brief and drafting standards, reviewed for compliance with the NCC and relevant Australian Standards, and returned for your comments before final issue in DWG and PDF.

DWG

Native CAD files

PDF

Issue-ready sets

AS 1100

Drafting conventions

The path we follow

Our Process

Our every step is intentional and each detail deliberate. Together, we create a process that ensures quality, compliance, and confidence in what we build.