Canberra’s leading
EXPERT DESIGN & APPROVAL SERVICES FOR PERGOLAS, DECKS, SHEDS, AND POOLS
- Collaboration with Top Builders
- Expertise in Class 10 Structures
- Extensive Knowledge of ACT Regulations
- Comprehensive Project Management
- Smooth Approval Process Navigation
Enhance your outdoor living space with expertly designed pergolas, decks, sheds, and pools. Our team at Canberra Drafting and Approvals ensures a seamless process from drafting to approval, tailored specifically to meet your needs and budget. Partner with us to bring your project to life with confidence and ease.
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Why Choose Us?
Custom Solutions
We design secondary residences and granny flats that perfectly match your needs and budget.
Hassle-Free Approval Process
Our team handles all the paperwork, making approvals fast and efficient.
Increase Property Value
We Design spaces enhance your property value & offer income.
Creative Design Excellence
Our innovative designs combine form and function for stunning results.
Class 10 Structures
We understand the importance of outdoor living space. Enhance your property by increasing it’s value and functionality.
Pergolas, Decks, Sheds, Pools
At Canberra Drafting and Approvals, we can draft and aid in getting your class 10 structures approved. Whether you’re envisioning a new deck or pergola, adding a pool, and more, our expert team is here to assist you every step of the way. No two projects are alike, this is why we tailor solutions to fit your specific block. We can also work based on any pre-fabricated plans that you have. For example if you already had a carport or shed provider who has given you a quote, we can use these plans, and help you get approval for that structure. The rules and regulations for class 10 structures differ to class 1, and we pride ourselves knowing these regulations in and out.
The timeframe can vary depending on whether your project requires Development Approval (DA) and Building Approval (BA), or Building Approval only. As a rough ballpark, expect 4-5 months for a DA and BA, whereas a DA exempt BA would be closer to 1-2 months. We can manage this whole process for you and provide information about whether you are DA exempt or not.
Yes, we can make sure that a class 10 structure has been designed to suit your block, keeping in mind existing structures, access requirements, ACTPLA requirements, and more.
Absolutely, we work closely with many deck and shed builders in the ACT, and can point you in the right direction. We can get multiple quotes based on our plans for you.
* When filling out further information, please be as detailed as possible:
- Description of new structure (size, location, bathrooms/bedrooms, etc)
- Construction budget that you’re working towards for the project
- Specific design needs/wants, and what your priorities are
- i.e. Design to have lots of natural light, smooth/quick approval process, clever use of space, cost efficient, etc
- Timeframe that you’re working towards
Client Reviews
See what our past clients have to say about us.
Rosie Wallace2024-04-08Great team and service. They were prompt with my request, stress free, and super helpful with the design phase. The team lodged and tracked my job for me. Could not recommend Canberra Drafting and Approvals more.
Georgia Lucas2024-04-06Used Canberra Drafting for a new granny flat. The design was great and took my current house into account. They recommended a great builder, and I'm very happy with the final product.
Admin SimpleSitePlans2024-03-03Great knowledge about the approvals system, and helps us out with our more complex jobs. They provide us support for jobs such as subdivisions, unit titling, secondary residences, etc. Can't fault the service.
Admin PlusD Engineering2024-02-28Canberra Drafting and Approvals are quick to turn around plans and building designs. We’ve engineered many of their designs and the finished products have turned out great. Highly recommend Canberra Drafting and Approvals.
Efficient Project Workflow
Frequently Asked Questions
No, our initial consultations are free! This is a time where we can discuss what you had in mind for the project, and get further details. After this meeting, we can provide a quote for the works.
Yes, generally all of our quotes are fixed price quotes. In unique situations, we do offer our services at an hourly rate. Further, any unknowns or anything outside the scope of the quote may attract additional charges. Our team will always discuss this with you before going ahead with anything.
We offer a wide range of services that include both small and large scale construction. We make sure all projects are tailored to your needs, and can provide custom large homes, single storey, split level, multi-storey homes and more. We provide custom family solutions, and specialize in Granny Flats and Secondary Residences. We can also help turn your current home into your dream home through additions and extensions. This could be master retreats, extra bedrooms, revamped kitchens and bathrooms, and more
Yes, we specialize in these sorts of projects. Secondary residences and granny flats are our specialty. We can take a look at your block and crown lease, and have a discussion about what’s possible.
Yes, we complete all documents for the approvals process, and guide you on anything external that you need to do. This could be anything from appointment of builder forms, to energy ratings, to structural engineering.
We have some really great blog posts talking about what you can and can’t build on your block. Further, you can get in touch with us and we can walk you through what’s possible.
