Expert Local Drafting Services for Custom Homes in Richmond, VA

Our Services

Slate Drafting provides premium residential drafting services for homeowners, builders, and developers across Virginia. Every project receives clear, accurate, permit-ready documentation created with the builder’s workflow in mind. Our architectural drafting packages offer predictable outcomes, refined design support, and a seamless path from concept to construction.

Why Quality Drawings Matter

Custom home plans guide every phase of a project—from pricing and permitting to framing and inspections. While finishes can be adjusted later, unclear or incomplete drawings often lead to delays, change orders, and unexpected costs. Investing in clear, coordinated plans upfront provides certainty and helps control the total project cost.

Permit-Ready Custom Home Plans

A complete architectural drafting package designed for custom homes and home addition projects. Ideal for clients who already have a builder and need a clean, efficient plan set for permitting and construction.

Includes:

Full permit-ready drawing set
Dimensioned floor plans
Exterior elevations
Roof, foundation, and framing plans
Building sections and wall details
Window & door schedules
General and code notes
One schematic floor plan cycle
One elevation review cycle
Pre-permit refinement
Coordination with the client’s structural engineer

Best for:
Homeowners seeking a professional, complete plan set with a clear and efficient workflow.

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Refined Drafting + Coordinated Collaboration

A more iterative drafting experience for clients who want increased design flexibility, deeper refinement, and stronger alignment between the designer and builder. This package reduces downstream revisions and creates a smoother path into construction.

Includes everything in the Core Drafting Package, plus:

Additional schematic iterations (up to 3 rounds)
Builder coordination meeting
Enhanced structural drafting review
Site plan markups (survey required)
Optional cost-optimized roof/framing adjustments
Priority communication
Up to 30 days of permit-support revisions

Best for:
Clients who value clarity, collaboration, and a more guided design process.

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Complete Custom Home Drafting Experience

A premium, fully guided drafting package for clients who want concept development, visualization options, deeper refinement, and extended support through the permitting process.
This is the closest experience to working with a full architectural studio.

Includes everything in the Design Development Package, plus:

Conceptual massing and elevation variations
Optional 3D exterior rendering
Two builder pricing sets (preliminary + final)
Pre-construction coordination meeting
Up to 60 days of permit-support corrections
Minor layout adjustments after initial permit submission
Electrical & lighting schematic layout
Interior layout refinement for kitchens, baths, and closets
Material notes upon request

Best for:
High-end custom homes and clients who want comprehensive support from early design through submission.

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How the Process Works

01 — Discovery & Scope

We review your goals, site conditions, timeline, and jurisdictional requirements, then recommend the package that fits your project.

02 — Drafting & Development

Plans, elevations, roof design, framing, and details are developed through structured design cycles with opportunities for feedback and refinement.

03 — Permit-Ready Delivery

You receive a polished, coordinated construction drawing set prepared for permitting, pricing, and building.

Payment Terms

Payment is due when the plan set is issued for review. Minor revisions are included after delivery. Additional changes may be billed separately. See Terms & Conditions for more detials

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Choose a drafting package or book a consultation to discuss your custom home.

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