Dauntless Grade
DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

From rough sketchto permit-ready plans.

Architectural drawings define the layout, appearance, and function of your home. We take your vision — rough sketch, napkin drawing, or verbal brief — and produce professional plans that builders can price, jurisdictions can review, and engineers can stamp.

One team handles design, visualization, and engineering. Your drawings feed directly into structural engineering — no handoff between firms, no version conflicts, no gaps.

3PACKAGES AVAILABLE
2REVISION ROUNDS INCLUDED
5–6WEEK AVG. TURNAROUND
WHAT WE DELIVER

What architectural drawings actually are.

Architectural drawings define the layout, appearance, and function of your home. They answer the question: what does this building look like and how does it work?

Architectural drawings show what you're building. Engineering drawings show how it stands up. Most jurisdictions require both for a permit.

Architectural drawings show what you're building. Engineering drawings show how it stands up. Most jurisdictions require both for a permit.

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INCLUDED IN EVERY SET
Floor plans — room layouts, dimensions, doors, windows, and flow
Exterior elevations — what the home looks like from all four sides
Roof plans — shape, pitch, drainage, and material notes
Building sections — vertical cuts showing heights and structure
Schedules — door, window, and finish specifications
WHO WE SERVE

Who needs architectural drawings?

Homeowners

Planning a custom home or addition and need professional plans before applying for a permit.

Builders

Needing permit-ready plan sets for client approval, bidding, and jurisdiction submission.

Developers

Creating model home packages or spec homes that require consistent, repeatable documentation.

Contractors

Who need clear construction direction to price accurately and build without ambiguity.

Anyone permitting

Applying for a building permit in any jurisdiction that requires stamped architectural drawings.

PACKAGES

Three levels of engagement.

Every package is a fixed price scoped to your project. Choose based on where you are in the process.

Design Starter$1,500Starting from

Early planning and exploring ideas before committing to engineering.

INCLUDES
Floor plan (1 floor) with room dimensions
4 exterior elevations
PDF delivery
1 round of revisions

Not permit-ready. Does not include engineering or PE stamp. Use this to explore before you commit.

Design Development$2,500Starting from

Full visualization before engineering. Ideal for client presentations and builder pricing.

INCLUDES
Complete floor plans (all floors)
4 exterior elevations + roof plan
Building section + schedules
2 rounds of revisions

Not permit-ready. Does not include structural engineering. The next step is Permit-Ready.

Permit-Ready$8,000Starting from

Ready to submit for permit. Everything a jurisdiction needs to review and approve.

INCLUDES
Everything in Design Development
Structural engineering + PE stamp
Code compliance verification
2 rounds of revisions

This is the complete package. Includes engineering and PE stamp. Permit-ready from day one.

FAQ

Common questions.

Can I use Design Starter plans to get a permit?

In most cases, no. Permit offices typically require engineering and a PE stamp. Design Starter is for visualization and planning.

What if I already have a sketch?

Perfect — send it over. We will refine it into professional plans.

How many revisions are included?

Design Starter includes 1 round. Design Development and Permit-Ready include 2 rounds. Additional revisions are billed hourly.

Do you design additions and remodels?

Yes. We handle new builds, additions, ADUs, and renovations.

NEXT STEP

Ready to start designing?

Tell us about your project. Get a fixed quote in 24 hours.