Service · Somerville, MA · Massachusetts
Permit drawings in Massachusetts
Permit-ready architectural drawings for homeowners, contractors and investors in Somerville, Greater Boston and across Massachusetts — prepared to answer the building department's questions before they are asked.
What we prepare
- Existing and proposed floor plans, fully dimensioned
- Exterior elevations and building sections
- Wall sections, framing notes and construction details
- Demolition plans and door / window schedules
- Egress, smoke / CO alarm and stair information for code review
- Site plan information coordinated with your plot plan or survey
Projects we draw for permit
- Home additions, dormers and second-floor additions
- Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) — basement, attic, garage and detached
- Kitchen, bathroom and basement renovations with layout changes
- Decks, porches and covered entries
- Single-family to two-family conversions
- Restaurant, retail and office tenant fit-outs
Most permit delays in Massachusetts come from incomplete drawings: missing dimensions, unclear existing conditions, no egress information or details that do not match the scope. We start every set by measuring the existing building on site, then develop the proposed drawings so the reviewer, the contractor and the owner read the same project.
Our drawings are prepared to the requirements of the Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR) and the local building department where the project is filed.
We regularly prepare permit sets for Somerville, Cambridge, Boston, Medford, Malden, Everett, Woburn, Wilmington, Framingham and communities across Massachusetts.
FAQ
Questions
How long does it take to get permit drawings?
Most residential permit sets are delivered in one to three weeks after the site measurement, depending on scope. Commercial fit-outs vary with coordination needs.
Do you visit the property?
Yes. We measure the existing conditions on site so the drawings reflect what is actually built.