Old, Hand-Drawn or PDF Plans? Need Them Redrawn in CAD?
Hand-drawn blueprints, faded scans, PDF-only files or plans that no longer match the building – we redraw them in CAD, update them to the currently adopted code and deliver a permit-ready set sealed by a licensed PE.
- Convert hand-drawn or scanned plans to clean CAD
- Update drawings to current code before sealing
- As-built drawings to legalize existing or unpermitted work
- Serving All 50 States
- Sealed & Stamped
- Drawn In-House in CAD
- Quotes in 5-10 Min
Why Old Plans Get Rejected - and How Redrawing Fixes It
Plans drawn years ago were designed for the code in force at the time. When you file a new permit, a reviewer compares them with today’s adopted code. Insulation, egress windows, smoke alarms, stair geometry, structural connections and wind or seismic design have all changed significantly over the years.
Redrawing gives you a clean, accurate record of the building, lets our engineers correct what no longer complies and produces a sealed set that reviewers can approve – and editable CAD files you can reuse for future projects.
Good to Have for a Redraw:
- Old plans - paper, scan, PDF or photos
- Photos of the existing building and key rooms
- Overall dimensions or a tape-measured sketch
- Project address and scope of the new work
- Any building department comments
What Can We Redraw for You?
Hand-Drawn to CAD
Old blueprints and hand sketches converted into accurate, layered CAD drawings.
PDF & Scan to CAD
Scanned or PDF-only plans rebuilt as editable DWG files ready for revisions.
As-Built Drawings
Existing-condition drawings from your measurements and photos for permits and sales.
Legalize Unpermitted Work
As-built plans with engineering to document and permit work done without a permit.
Code Updates
Outdated plans updated for current structural, energy, egress and MEP requirements.
PE Seal on the New Set
Final drawings sealed by an engineer licensed in your project's state.
Clean, Accurate CAD You Can Use Again
Your building is redrawn in layered CAD from old plans, photos and measurements, updated to current code where needed, and ready for permit, renovation design or your records.
- Existing-condition floor plans and elevations
- Layered DWG files plus PDFs
- Code updates noted before sealing
- As-built drawings for legalization
- Sealed where required
Pick your project type for details, typical requirements and pricing.
How Do I Get My Plans Redrawn? 4 Simple Steps
1. Send Your Project
Address, scope and any plans, photos or plan-check comments.
2. Get a Fixed Price
Scope, price and delivery date in 5-10 minutes. Nothing starts until you approve.
3. We Design & Draft
Drawings and calculations prepared in CAD to your local code.
4. Ready to Submit
Sealed and stamped where required. PDFs (and CAD on request).
Your Questions About Redrawing Plans, Answered
Can you turn hand-drawn or old blueprints into CAD?
Yes. We convert paper, scanned and hand-drawn plans into accurate CAD drawings, then engineer and seal them for permit.
Can you work from a PDF or photos?
Yes. PDFs and photos work well. If dimensions are unclear, we tell you exactly which measurements to take so the drawings are accurate.
Will my old plans meet current code?
Not necessarily. Codes change regularly. During the redraw we update the design to the code your jurisdiction currently enforces before the plans are sealed.
What are as-built drawings?
Drawings that document a building as it actually exists today. They are used to permit additions, legalize unpermitted work, support sales and plan renovations.
Do I get the CAD files?
Yes – editable DWG files are available along with the sealed PDFs.
How is pricing set?
By the number of sheets, complexity and the engineering required. Send what you have for a fixed quote in 5-10 minutes.
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How Much Will My Redraw Cost? Price in 5-10 Minutes
Tell us about your project and upload any plans, sketches or photos you have. An engineer reviews every request personally and replies with a clear scope, price and delivery date – typically within 5 to 10 minutes.
- Reply within 5-10 minutes on average
- Clear price and scope before any work begins
- Seal by an engineer licensed in your project's state
- Architectural, structural and MEP under one roof
- Your drawings stay 100% confidential