Design & Drafting Services

From Your Ideas to a Buildable Plan

At Svistun Construction, we provide professional design, drafting, and 3D modeling services to help homeowners turn their ideas into practical, well-planned construction projects.

Whether you are planning a custom home, ADU, home addition, kitchen or bathroom remodel, whole-home renovation, or another residential improvement, we can help transform your ideas into detailed plans and visual models that provide a clear picture of the finished project.

With more than 20 years of construction experience, we approach design from a builder's perspective. We consider not only how a project will look, but also how it will actually be constructed.

Our goal is to make the design process easier to understand, improve communication, and give you greater confidence in your project before construction begins.

Residential Design & Drafting

Turning Ideas Into Detailed Plans

Every project starts with an idea. Our design and drafting services help turn that idea into a clear plan for construction.

Depending on your project, our services may include:

• Residential design and planning
• Custom home design
• ADU design and planning
• Home addition design
• Kitchen and bathroom remodeling plans
• Whole-home remodeling plans
• Existing-home measurements and documentation
• Floor plans and proposed layouts
• Construction drawings
• Building plan development
• Permit plan preparation
• Exterior elevations
• Site and project planning
• Design revisions
• 3D modeling and visualization
• Construction coordination

3D Modeling & Visualization

See Your Project Before It Is Built

One of the most useful tools in today's design process is 3D modeling.

Traditional two-dimensional drawings can be difficult to visualize, especially when looking at floor plans, elevations, and technical construction details. A 3D model allows you to see the proposed project in a much more intuitive way.

We can use 3D modeling to help visualize the relationship between rooms, walls, windows, doors, cabinets, fixtures, exterior elements, and other components of your project.

Benefits of 3D Modeling

Better Understanding

See how the different parts of your project fit together instead of trying to interpret everything from a 2D drawing.

Visualize the Finished Space

Get a better idea of what your home, addition, remodel, or other project can look like before construction begins.

Make Design Decisions More Easily

Compare layouts, materials, finishes, and other design options with a more realistic representation of the project.

Identify Potential Problems Earlier

A three-dimensional view can help reveal conflicts, awkward layouts, or design issues that may not be obvious in traditional drawings.

Improve Communication

3D models give homeowners, contractors, designers, and other project participants a common visual reference.

Greater Confidence Before Construction

Being able to see the project before it is built can make it easier to make decisions and approve the final design.

Design With Confidence

Instead of trying to imagine what a project will look like from a set of technical drawings, 3D modeling allows you to experience the design before construction begins.

Online Project Collaboration

Stay Connected Throughout the Design Process

Modern technology makes it easier than ever for homeowners and contractors to collaborate during design and planning.

Svistun Construction can utilize online collaborative tools to help keep project information organized and accessible throughout the design process.

Depending on the project, online collaboration can allow clients to review drawings and models, provide comments, discuss design options, and keep track of revisions without having to be physically present at every meeting.

How Online Collaboration Benefits Our Clients

Review Plans From Anywhere

Clients can review project information from their computer, tablet, or phone.

Easier Communication

Questions, comments, and design decisions can be shared online, helping keep everyone working from the same information.

Review Design Changes

As the design develops, clients can review updated drawings and proposed changes before moving forward.

Centralized Project Information

Important drawings, documents, and project information can be organized in one convenient location.

Reduce Miscommunication

Online collaboration provides a visual reference for discussions and helps document design decisions.

Save Time

Many questions and design decisions can be handled remotely, reducing the need for unnecessary in-person meetings.

Stay Involved in Your Project

Clients can remain actively involved in the design process while we move the project forward.

A More Interactive Design Process

You Don't Have to Imagine What Your Project Will Look Like

Our combination of professional drafting, 3D modeling, and online collaboration creates a more interactive design experience.

Rather than simply receiving a set of drawings, you can participate in the development of your project and see how the design evolves.

The process may include:

1. Initial Consultation

We discuss your goals, ideas, property, needs, and overall project scope.

2. Existing Conditions

We document the existing building and site information needed for the design.

3. Concept Development

We develop preliminary layouts and design concepts based on your goals.

4. 3D Modeling

Where appropriate, we create a three-dimensional representation to help visualize the proposed project.

5. Online Collaboration

Plans, models, questions, and revisions can be shared digitally for convenient review and discussion.

6. Design Revisions

Your feedback is incorporated into the design as the project develops.

7. Construction Documents

The approved design is developed into detailed drawings and documentation appropriate for the project.

8. Construction

For design-build projects, Svistun Construction can take the project from planning and design through construction and completion.

Design With Construction in Mind

The Advantage of Working With a Design-Build Contractor

One of the advantages of working with a design-build contractor is having design and construction experience under one roof.

At Svistun Construction, we understand the relationship between the drawings and the finished project. Our construction experience allows us to consider materials, construction methods, site conditions, building details, and constructability during the design process.

This practical approach can help identify potential issues earlier, improve coordination, and create plans that are realistic to build.

Good construction starts with good planning.

Custom Home Design

Create a Home Designed Around Your Lifestyle

Building a custom home gives you the opportunity to create a space specifically suited to your lifestyle, property, and priorities.

We can help develop your home's layout and design while considering:

• Floor plan and room layout
• Indoor and outdoor living
• Kitchen and bathroom layouts
• Storage
• Natural light
• Windows and doors
• Site conditions
• Materials and finishes
• Construction methods
• Long-term functionality

3D modeling can provide an additional perspective, helping you understand how the spaces will look and connect before construction begins.

ADU Design & Drafting

Plan Your Accessory Dwelling Unit

Whether you are considering an attached or detached ADU, careful planning is essential.

Svistun Construction can assist with developing ADU concepts, layouts, construction drawings, and 3D models while considering how the new space will fit your property and how the available square footage can be used effectively.

Home Addition Design

Expand Your Existing Home

When your existing home no longer provides enough space, an addition can be an effective way to improve your property without moving.

We provide design and drafting support for:

• Side additions
• Rear additions
• Second-story additions
• New bedrooms
• New bathrooms
• Expanded kitchens
• Expanded living areas
• Family rooms
• Home offices
• Attached living spaces

3D modeling can be particularly helpful for additions because it allows you to see how the proposed addition will connect with your existing home.

Remodeling Design & Drafting

Plan Your Remodel Before Construction Begins

A successful remodeling project starts with a clear understanding of what you want to change.

Our design and drafting services can help develop plans for:

Kitchen Remodeling

Improve functionality, storage, appliances, lighting, layouts, and finishes.

Bathroom Remodeling

Plan improved layouts, fixtures, storage, finishes, and functionality.

Whole-Home Remodeling

Coordinate improvements throughout your home to create a cohesive design and clearly defined construction scope.

For larger remodeling projects, 3D modeling can help you understand how multiple spaces will work together as a whole.

Construction Drawings & Permit Plans

Clear Plans for Your Construction Project

Depending on the project, construction and permit drawings may need to communicate a variety of information to homeowners, contractors, building officials, and other professionals.

Our design and drafting services may include:

• Existing floor plans
• Proposed floor plans
• Site plans
• Exterior elevations
• Building details
• Room layouts
• Construction details
• Dimensions
• Door and window information
• Material information
• Other drawings appropriate to the project

Permit requirements vary by project and jurisdiction. We can help determine what planning and documentation may be appropriate for your project.

From Design to Construction

One Team From Planning Through Completion

For clients who move forward with construction, our design and drafting services can become the first step in a complete design-build process.

We can take your project from initial concept and planning through design, drafting, 3D visualization, permitting coordination, and construction.

With design and construction handled by one team, your project can move from an initial idea to a finished space with greater continuity and coordination.

Design & Drafting Services

Residential Design • Drafting • 3D Modeling • 3D Visualization • Construction Drawings • Permit Plans • Custom Home Design • ADU Design • Addition Design • Remodeling Design • Kitchen Design • Bathroom Design • Whole-Home Remodeling Plans • Floor Plans • Existing-Home Documentation • Online Project Collaboration • Design-Build Planning

Serving the Sierra Foothills & Greater Sacramento Area

Svistun Construction provides design, drafting, 3D modeling, and construction services throughout the Sierra Foothills and Greater Sacramento Area, including Auburn, Foresthill, Roseville, Rocklin, Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Placerville, Grass Valley, Nevada City, and surrounding communities.