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ABOUT OUR COMPANY
Residential Drafting, Elevated
Slate Drafting delivers detailed, code-compliant construction drawings for high-end residential projects in Virginia. Every set of architectural drawings is structured for permitting, coordination, and efficient field use—so your crews, consultants, and reviewers get exactly what they need, without the noise.
Built for Professional Residential Teams
Permit-Ready and Code-Compliant
Architectural drawings are developed around current Virginia residential code and local jurisdiction requirements to help streamline review and approvals.
Builder-First Documentation
Custom home plans, sections, and details are organized for how builders actually work, making it faster to estimate, coordinate trades, and build on site.
Clear Scope and Premium Packages
Structured service packages include all required architectural drafting, structural coordination notes, and permit documentation—no mystery line items or commodity per–square-foot pricing.
Responsive and Precise
We offer drafting services in Richmond with direct communication, quick turnaround, and meticulous plan sets keep your project moving while minimizing revisions and surprises.
Services for Serious Residential Projects
Comprehensive architectural drafting services support for new custom home plans, home addition plans, and residential developments in the Richmond area.
Phase 1 — Strategic Alignment
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Project goals, site constraints, code review
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Outcome: A coordinated strategy, not assumptions
Phase 2 — Design Documentation
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Plans, sections, details
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Outcome: Drawings contractors trust and use in the field
Phase 3 — Permit & Coordination
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Permit submission, jurisdiction questions, revisions
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Outcome: Fewer comments, faster approvals
Recent Blog Posts
"Matt is an amazing drafter!! He has been our rock during this process of building a house. His patience, knowledge, professionalism and creativity was unbeatable. Every call returned. Every email responded to. Every attention to detail paid. Matt listened and perfectly provided what we were looking for!!! He is our go to guy for our next three (3) builds!!!"
Sheila P.
"I rate Slate Drafting 5 stars for excellence. Matthew is great to work with. I constantly let him know that I appreciate that he always answers the phone every time I call. He is very knowledgeable and always courteous. I would recommend Slate Drafting to anyone who needs drafting services. I plan to use Slate Drafting services for my upcoming projects. Choose Slate Drafting and you won't be disappointed. "
Keith G.
"As a General Contractor, I rely on fast and accurate plans to keep projects moving. Matthew delivers every time — quick turnaround, spot-on details, and great communication. He’s become an essential part of keeping my business running smoothly."
Nick F.
