Frequently asked questions

The property address, access details, and what the drawings are for - permitting, design, a lease or a record. From there we confirm scope, format and a clear price.

Yes. As-built documentation is taken on site so the drawings record the building as it actually is. We coordinate access and timing in advance and can work around occupied properties.

We can use existing drawings for reference, but they are often inaccurate or out of date. Where accuracy matters, an on-site measure is the dependable route; we will always tell you which is appropriate.

Layered AutoCAD DWG and scaled PDF as standard. IFC, point-cloud and spreadsheet outputs are available depending on the service. We confirm the deliverables before starting.

Turnaround depends on the size of the property and the drawings required. We give a clear timeline with every quote and confirm the delivery date when the work is booked.

Drawings are checked before issue. If something needs correcting against the recorded measurements, we revise it. Changes of scope beyond the original brief are quoted separately and tracked with a revision reference.

Yes. Accurate existing-conditions and as-built drawings are routinely used as the base for permit sets. We draw them so proposed drawings can sit directly on the as-built geometry.

Send the property details and what the drawings are for, and we confirm the scope, format and a clear price - usually within one business day. There is no charge for a quote.

You can attach existing drawings or notes to your inquiry, or we will send a secure link for larger files once we are in touch.

We draw site plans (also called plot plans) from an on-site measure, showing the building footprint, boundaries as recorded, driveways, parking and hard landscaping. They start at $295, and are usually needed for permit applications, HOA submissions and small additions. Note that a site plan records what is on the ground - it is not a boundary survey, which must be carried out by a licensed North Carolina surveyor.

ANSI Z765 is the American National Standard for measuring single-family residential square footage. It sets out exactly what counts as finished living area, how to treat stairs, garages and unfinished space, and where to measure from. Listings, appraisals and disputes over stated square footage all rely on it, so a figure calculated to ANSI Z765 is defensible in a way an estimate from old plans is not. We measure to it as standard on residential work.

Yes. MeasuredPlan carries professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance for its architects' and engineers' services work, through NEXT Insurance US Company. A certificate of insurance is available on request - just ask when you enquire.