Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Residential Drafting & Design in Saskatoon
Residential design and drafting for custom homes, renovations, additions, basement developments, secondary suites and permit projects in Saskatoon and surrounding Saskatchewan communities.
Drafting Smith is based in Saskatoon and works with homeowners, builders, renovators and contractors.
Send the project location and whatever information you already have. Every estimate request is reviewed within 24 hours.
Plans That Work
A Saskatoon Company Focused on Residential Projects
Saskatoon gives residential designers a broad mix of work: new neighbourhood construction, established-area infill, older homes being renovated, acreage projects outside the city and basements being developed for family use or secondary suites.
The project type changes, but the job of the drawings stays practical: show what is being designed, give the homeowner and contractor a common reference, and provide the information required for the project’s next stage.
Because Drafting Smith is local, Saskatoon is also the market where the company has the clearest connection to the surrounding builders, neighbourhood types and municipal process – without relying on in-person meetings to move the work forward.
Residential Projects
What We Help With in Saskatoon
Custom Home Design
New homes designed around the lot, room priorities, exterior and the way the homeowner wants the house to function – whether the property is in the city or on an acreage.
Renovation & Addition Design
Existing and proposed plans for reworking an older home, opening or reorganizing rooms, adding living space or changing how the house connects to the yard or garage.
Basement & Secondary Suite Design
Basement layouts and suite plans developed around the existing stairs, windows, structure, plumbing and mechanical equipment – plus the municipal requirements that apply to the intended use.
Building Permit Drawings
Residential drawings prepared for municipal review for new homes, additions, renovations, basement developments, suites and other applicable projects.
Selected Work
Saskatoon Projects
Explore our residential drafting projects in Saskatoon and surrounding communities, featuring custom home designs, functional layouts and detailed plans created for local homeowners and builders.
Current Local Requirements
A Few Things Worth Knowing Before Permit Drawings Begin
Saskatoon’s residential permit requirements vary by project. Drafting Smith checks the current requirements before detailed permit-related drafting begins rather than using one standard package for every job.
Residential Permit Drawings Must Meet a Drafting Standard
The City states that residential drawings are to be prepared to professional drafting standards, drawn to scale and dimensioned. Pencil drawings, graph-paper drawings and plans marked “preliminary only” or “not for construction” are not accepted for residential building-permit review.
New Homes and Additions Usually Need More Than a Floor Plan
Depending on the project, the application can require site information, floor plans, elevations, sections, structural information and supporting documents. The exact package is established around the actual scope.
Secondary Suites Need Their Own Review
The City provides a dedicated secondary-suite process, and the property’s zoning designation and the proposed suite configuration matter. A family basement and a secondary suite should not be treated as the same project.
Some Older Existing Suites Have a Separate Legalization Path
Saskatoon has a Legalizing Existing Suites program for certain older suites. Eligibility is specific to the age and dwelling type, so an existing unpermitted suite should be reviewed before assuming the program applies.
The Applicant Submits; the City Decides
Drafting Smith can prepare the applicable residential drawings and coordinate engineering information where required. The homeowner, builder or contractor submits the application, and the City makes the final approval decision.
Outside the City
Country-Residential Projects Follow a Different Approval Path
An acreage just outside Saskatoon is not automatically a Saskatoon permit project. The RM of Corman Park has its own planning and building processes.
The RM treats development and building permits as separate approvals. Its Planning Department reviews land-use matters, while MuniCode Services Ltd. is the RM’s appointed building official for building-code review and inspections.
That makes the property itself important early in the design. Setbacks, access, servicing, site information and the applicable permit authority can affect the drawing scope before a house or addition is fully developed.
Saskatoon Based. Digital by Design.
Local Does Not Mean More Meetings
Even for Saskatoon projects, Drafting Smith works through phone calls, email, online meetings and digital plan review.
Send What You Have
Property information, photos, existing plans, sketches and inspiration are all useful starting points.
Review the Drawings Online
Plans are shared digitally so changes can be discussed and reviewed without arranging an in-person appointment for every decision.
Use the Finished Plans for the Next Stage
Completed PDF drawings can be used for permit submission, contractor pricing and construction, where applicable. Printed plan sets are available on request for an additional fee.
Saskatoon & Central Saskatchewan
Saskatoon and the Communities Around It
Drafting Smith works throughout Saskatoon as well as nearby communities such as Warman and Martensville and acreage or country-residential properties in the RM of Corman Park.
The remote design process also makes it practical to take appropriate residential projects in communities such as Prince Albert, North Battleford, Humboldt and Melfort, along with other central and northern Saskatchewan locations.
The distance does not change the design process much. The local permit authority and project requirements do, which is why the property location is confirmed before permit-related drafting begins.
Saskatoon Area
Saskatoon
Warman
Martensville
RM of Corman Park
Central & Northern Saskatchewan
Prince Albert
North Battleford
Humboldt
Melfort
Saskatoon Contractor
We’ve used Drafting Smith for a few projects now. The most recent one was a basement renovation for our client. The client was so impressed at the attention to detail and continually raves about how great the design was!
Ryan B. — Client Basement Renovation
Saskatoon FAQs
Questions About Residential Drafting in Saskatoon
Does Drafting Smith have an office in Saskatoon?
Drafting Smith is based in Saskatoon, but the project process is intentionally digital. Calls, email, online meetings and digital plan review are used for local and remote clients.
Do I need professional drawings for a Saskatoon building permit?
For residential building-permit applications, the City requires drawings to meet professional drafting standards, be drawn to scale and include dimensions. The exact drawing package depends on the project.
Can you prepare drawings for a Saskatoon secondary suite?
Yes. We can design basement and secondary-suite layouts and prepare the applicable residential drawings. The property and current City requirements are reviewed before the detailed plans are completed.
Can you help with an existing unpermitted suite?
Potentially. Saskatoon has a specific legalization program for certain older existing suites, while other suites may need to meet current requirements. We review the situation before confirming the drawing scope.
Do you work in Warman, Martensville and the RM of Corman Park?
Yes. We take residential projects in the Saskatoon region and appropriate projects elsewhere in Saskatchewan. The applicable municipality or permit authority is confirmed for each property.
Can my builder or contractor work directly with Drafting Smith?
Yes. We work with homeowners, builders, renovators and contractors and can coordinate directly with the people involved in the project.
Official Information
Useful Saskatoon-Area Starting Points
Saskatoon
Permits for new homes, secondary suites, additions, garages and basement developments.
Warman
Building permits for new homes, renovations, basement developments and garages.
Martensville
Residential permits for new construction, additions, secondary suites and renovations.
RM of Corman Park 344
Permits for acreages, custom homes, garages, shops and residential additions.
Prince Albert
Building permits for new homes, secondary suites, garages and renovations.
North Battleford
Permits for residential construction, additions, garages and secondary suites.
Planning a Saskatoon-Area Project?
Start With the Property and What You Want to Change
Send the property location, a quick description of the project and whatever information you already have. We will review the project and let you know what is needed to define the design and drawing scope.
Every estimate request is reviewed within 24 hours.