Business Details
Your Trusted Residential Drafting Experts
We are a Sunshine Coast-based residential building design business with over 25 years of industry expertise. Founded by Daryl Wood, our team combines technical precision with creative design to deliver council-compliant construction drawings tailored to client needs. Our services span new house designs, renovations, and consultancy support, leveraging advanced CAD software and deep knowledge of building regulations.We prioritise client collaboration, offering transparent communication and a 48-hour quote turnaround to streamline the building process. As members of the Queensland Building Design Association and Queensland Master Builders Association, we maintain industry-leading standards while ensuring affordability and project clarity from concept to contract.
Services
Residential Drafting
Building Design
Renovation Plans
Carport Approvals
Consultancy Services
3D Renderings
Extension Designs
Certification Support
Quantity Surveying
Show Cause Notices
Highlights and features
- We guarantee on-time delivery of accurate, council-compliant designs.
- Our 25+ years of local building code expertise ensures regulatory compliance.
- We streamline the approval process through coordinated consultant networks.
- Our 48-hour quote turnaround accelerates project commencement.
- We prioritise client education to ensure informed building decisions.
What people say
Professional and patient
Prompt adjustments
Council guidance
Cost-effective designs
Detailed drawings
Services
Residential Drafting
We create detailed construction drawings for new homes and renovations. Our services include electrical layouts, site plans, and compliance documentation. With CAD technology and building code expertise, we ensure designs meet council requirements while aligning with client budgets and spatial needs.
Building Design Consultancy
Our consultancy manages approvals through engineer and certifier coordination. We provide cost estimates, contract guidance, and defect reports. This service reduces client stress by handling technical complexities from concept to building contract readiness.
Carport Approvals
We specialise in council-compliant carport and garage designs. Our service includes structural calculations, material specifications, and submission preparation. We streamline approvals by addressing local regulation requirements specific to these ancillary structures.
People
Daryl Wood
Principal Designer
With 25+ years in residential design, Daryl transitioned from carpentry to drafting after studying architectural design. His career includes roles with volume builders and modular housing companies, developing CAD systems and improving regulatory compliance processes.
Questions
What drafting services do you offer?
We provide residential drafting for new homes, extensions, renovations, and carports. Services include council-compliant plans, 3D renderings, and certification support.
How quickly can you complete plans?
Basic quotes are provided within 48 hours. Project timelines depend on complexity but we prioritise timely delivery with regular client updates.
Do you work outside the Sunshine Coast?
Yes, we serve clients Australia-wide using digital collaboration tools while maintaining local knowledge of Queensland regulations.
Can you help with council approvals?
We specialise in preparing documentation for building permits and managing consultant coordination to streamline the approval process.
What makes your service different?
Our technical expertise combines with practical cost-saving advice. We guide clients through the entire process rather than just providing plans.
Reviews (4)
Candice Reilly
Jan 21, 2021
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My husband and I were looking for a draftsman to complete a design for a second storey and rooftop terrace on our current home. We found Daryl from Drafting Concepts to be extremely efficient, with a great attention to detail and utilizing the space we required brilliantly in his design changes. His communication was fabulous the whole way through and nothing was too difficult for him. We are more then happy with the product produced and Daryl's service. Highly recommend.
Alfiero Cardona
Aug 10, 2020
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Daryl's service is outstanding and extremely professional. He was on site within a few days after our initial communication. He completed all the necessary measuring very thoroughly - the best we ever experienced. Within a few days we received the requested documentation. Very few amendments were required which he completed without any hassle or delay. Communication was excellent. We also appreciated his advice. It was an absolute pleasure working with Daryl. I will recommend him to anyone and would ask for his service without hesitation. Thanks Daryl.
Naomi Cooper
Sep 25, 2018
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We could not recommend Daryl more highly. Professional, approachable and worked within our very narrow time frame! Will definitely use Daryl again!
Glen Fludder
Sep 02, 2018
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We have used Daryl for several projects had he has always been a pleasure to collaborate with. Highly recommended!
