Measure-up and as-built plans service

Homeowners about to renovate, architects and designers who need existing plans, builders, real estate agents and property managers.

Fixed fee per property based on size and detail, with extras for site plans, elevations or rush turnaround.

• Accurate measuring and attention to detail
• CAD drawing
• Scheduling site visits and dealing with clients

• Measurement errors can flow through to the whole project, so build in checks and state your tolerances
• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance
• Check state rules on whether plans for approval work need a registered practitioner
• Get the owner's permission and agree access times before entering any property
• A reliable vehicle and travel time affect how many jobs you can take on

Startup costs are typically around $2,500 to $9,000, depending on your measuring equipment, CAD software, insurance and vehicle needs. These are estimates only, so check prices for your own setup.

Check public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and check state rules on whether plans for approval work need a registered practitioner. Also get the owner's permission and agree access times before entering any property.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on how many jobs you can fit in, travel time and job size. You would typically plan on at least about 10 hours a week. These figures are estimates only.