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Featured Reviews for Building Designers

Sketch Building Design
Building Designers
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars26 September 2016
“We engaged Darrin Albert from Sketch Building Design to design our family home renovation. Darrin came highly recommended and we were certainly not disappointed. Our vision was to develop a contemporary two storey addition to our Edwardian home. The design delivered and service provided exceeded our expectations. Darrin and the team were professional, enthusiastic, responsive and focused on our needs and budget. They were a pleasure to deal with and we would happily recommend.”
Dr Retro House Calls
Building Designers
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars20 March 2013
“We highly recommend Alistair from Secret Design Studio for any mid-century modern project. Alistair's knowledge and enthusiasm for MCM design is apparent in the amazing on-line resources that he provides and he has the skill to create great MCM spaces that are compatible with contemporary lifestyles.”
Taylor'd DISTINCTION
Building Designers
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars28 November 2014
“Pete Taylor from Taylor'd Distinction is an absolute professional, extremely easy to deal with, has great ideas & delivers amazing results. We gave Pete our wish list, an A4 page of things we'd like in our new home ( but had no idea what the final design would look like!) & he created concept drawings for our dream home. Every step of the way Pete was helpful, patient & full of suggestions but more than happy to listen to our thoughts. The results... An amazing design, totally unique & absolutely what we wanted!”
Ukalovic Design
Building Designers
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars9 March 2015
“Ukalovic Design is an architectural drafting service and is owned and operated by Jay Ukalovic. We were referred to Jay by a prominent building company in Newcastle last year. Jay earned the right to do our design work after a basic tender process where we received proposals from 3 designers/draftsman. What struck us immediately was Jay's manner and disposition. He handled his first meeting with professionalism and care and demonstrated a keen willingness to listen carefully to what we wanted out of our design. The journey we have been on together is now at DA stage and we could not be happier. Jay has quickly worked through all variations and iterations of what we needed to see on paper so that we could consider all options. The quality of his work is outstanding and he has a wonderful way of making us feel like we are his number one client. My wife and I are extremely happy to refer Ukalovic Design to anyone who needs a professional, caring and responsive relationship with one of the most important contractors in the design and build space - your designer.”
Concept Studio
Building Designers
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars8 March 2017
“When we have spoken to the Concept team, we have found that our dealings with Steve to be outstanding. He has managed our project, he has been totally efficient and the service he provided was second to none. Very professional, very helpful, nothing was too hard, and very good and knowledgable, all done from start to finish without us having to worry about anything. We would highly recommend him to other people. Could not have built with out him.”
Michael Fogarty Building Design
Building Designers
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars26 January 2016
“We were very happy with the design that Michael provided. He has a particularly good knowledge of how to use existing space and we were thrilled with his ideas of how to incorporate several existing rooms into the new design. The sketches and documentation that Michael provided were very detailed and of high quality. His attention to detail was noticed by a number of builders who used the drawings to create their quotes. Michael made the early stages of our renovation process easy, by explaining each step clearly and in terms that were easy for us to understand. The costs for each stage were explained thoroughly, so that we knew which fees needed to be paid and when. He answered our endless questions with patience as well as a high level of expertise, which made us realise we had made an excellent choice. The job ended up being successful for us, because Michael listened to our responses and suggested minor changes along the way. This resulted in a refined set of drawings and we were able to choose a builder to suit our needs and within our budget. Michael’s prices are reasonable, and not as high as several designers that we considered. He put in a lot of effort to make sure we were happy with everything, and continued to check on progress as we moved forward with our selections through the builder. We would recommend Michael to anyone who needs expert design work from start to finish.”
Tempus Design Studio Pty Ltd
Building Designers
Average rating: 4 out of 5 stars6 October 2014
“Tamica from Tempus Design took our vision and made it reality. We had every confidence that all aspects of our design and drawings were to the highest standards and personalised to suit our needs. Tamica thought of all the extras that go to making a home energy efficient, attractive and enjoyable and provided the expertise needed to create our dream home.”
Adrian Ramsay Design House
Building Designers
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars26 November 2012
“Adrian was responsible for a total renovation of our holiday unit. He fulfilled the design brief, while also gently guiding us to more practical and modern choices. His quotes were accurate, materials high quality and good value for money and the end result is a functional, rental property that we would love to live in ourselves!!!! Thanks Adrian.”
DCM Building Design
Building Designers
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars21 October 2015
“Hi my name is Daryl Potter of Potter &Sons Constructions . I have known Chris McCabe on a professional level for a number of years. Chris has always been a total professional in every way . From initial design ideas to the completion of all plans .I would recommend Chris to anyone needing a really good draughtsmen as I have already done to many of my fellow builders and friends yours faithfully Daryl Potter”
Nest Residential Design
Building Designers
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars14 May 2016
“Todd Slaughter of Nest Residential Design has always provided a service to myself or one of my clients of a high standard. A broad understanding of what is required to meet deadlines on any given project. Todd has a professional however friendly approach to providing a service that is helpful in many ways. His experience allows him to provide you with a great outcome.”
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If you’re looking for someone to design a home specifically catered to your needs, or to help with house plans for your renovation, consider hiring a building designer. A residential building designer will take care of your house design or home improvement, in some cases, from the initial consultation to the final inspection. Browse the Houzz directory below to find local building designers near you!

What’s the difference between an architect, a draftsperson and a building designer?


Architects, drafters and building designers are all able to perform the same job: Draw floor plans for your house. The biggest difference is qualification. An architect would have completed a university degree and have passed an exam to become a registered architect. A draftsperson usually would have gone to TAFE or learned their skills on the job. Building designers are often draftspeople that have gone through an additional process to become licensed and able to use that title.

The work of a building designer usually begins by interpreting your requirements into a sketched floor plan. Once agreed upon, the designer then moves on to the drafting and documentation stage, whereby drawings are submitted to council for approval. Some building designers also take care of contract management – that is, hiring builders, managing materials and labour costs, and advising you about any local council by-laws that may concern your project.

How to find the right building designer for your build or renovation


As with all other professional services for home design and renovation, the best way to choose a building designer is to assess their past work against the style and requirements you have for your individual project.Most states don’t have specific registration processes for building designers, so it’s best that your search is based on past work and referrals. Some industry bodies or professional associations, such as the Building Designers Association of Victoria (BDAV), offer a list of members, which you can check against bodies such as the Victorian Building Authority (VBA), to gauge their type of work and any registration numbers.

Once you have a shortlist of building designers, engage in face-to-face talks about your brief, to ensure you’re on the same page. To get the most value for your money, you want someone who understands you, agrees with your ideas – in relation to sustainable design, space and function – and has the qualifications and enthusiasm to translate ideas to paper and into a reality.

Find a building designer on Houzz


Look through Photos of house designs to find projects similar to your brief. Then, click through to the professional responsible for your favourite picks, browse their latest projects and read reviews. Once you’ve created a shortlist of building designers, strike up a conversation with each one and you’ll be one step closer to the house of your dreams!

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  1. Reach out to the pro(s) you want, then share your vision to get the ball rolling.
  2. Request and compare quotes, then hire the Building Designer that perfectly fits your project and budget limits.

What services do Building Design companies provide?

The most popular Building Design Services are:
  • 3D Rendering
  • Building Design
  • Drafting

How many Building Designers are?

There are 4,668 Building Designers, registered on Houzz.