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ABOUT OUR COMPANY
Residential Drafting, Elevated
Slate Drafting provides detailed, code-aware construction documents for custom homes, additions, builder projects, and residential developments throughout Virginia.
Every drawing set is developed with permitting, coordination, and field use in mind. That means the plans are not just drawn to look complete—they are organized to help answer real construction questions, support accurate pricing, reduce field confusion, and limit unnecessary revisions.
From early layout coordination through final permit documents, Slate Drafting helps clients make informed decisions before construction begins.
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.
Structured Process and Clear Scope
Larger residential projects need more than a loose estimate and a quick set of drawings. Slate Drafting uses a structured process to define the scope, organize design decisions, and move each project from concept to permit-ready documentation with fewer surprises.
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, residential developments, and structural support like beam and header sizing 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
Beam & Header Sizing
Need to remove a load-bearing wall, add a large opening, or size a deck beam? I offer residential beam and header sizing using IRC span tables, manufacturer tools, and simple steel design methods. When a project needs a structural engineer’s sealed calculations, I’ll let you know and help coordinate that step.
"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.
