As-Built Drawings Services for Accurate Building Documentation
At Unified Studio Architect, we specialize in creating accurate and reliable as-built drawings and existing condition drawings for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings across the United States. These drawings capture the actual built conditions of a structure, reflecting all changes made during construction. Whether you are planning a renovation, applying for permits, or documenting an existing building, our as-built drawings provide a clear and dependable foundation for informed decision-making.
What Are As-Built Drawings?
As-built drawings are detailed documents that represent the final, constructed condition of a building after completion. They reflect all modifications made during construction, including changes to layouts, dimensions, materials, and systems. These drawings are often referred to as record drawings, as they serve as the official reference for how the structure was ultimately built, rather than how it was originally designed.
Types of As-Built Drawings We Offer
As-Built Floor Plans
Our as-built floor plans provide an accurate representation of interior layouts, room dimensions, wall locations, doors, windows, and circulation paths. These drawings are commonly used for remodeling, tenant improvements, leasing documentation, and space planning.
As-Built Elevations
As-built elevations document the actual exterior appearance of a building, including façades, windows, doors, rooflines, and finishes. These drawings are ideal for façade renovations, zoning compliance, exterior upgrades, and historic documentation.
As-Built Sections
Our as-built section drawings show vertical cut-throughs of the building, illustrating floor levels, ceiling heights, structural components, and spatial relationships. These are especially useful for multi-story buildings, retrofits, and complex renovation projects.
As-Built MEP Drawings
We provide as-built MEP documentation that accurately records mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. These drawings capture HVAC layouts, electrical routing, lighting, piping, and fixtures—critical for maintenance, system upgrades, and troubleshooting.
As-Built Site Plans
Our as-built site plans document the building’s relationship to its surroundings, including property boundaries, grading, drainage, utilities, and landscaping. These plans support expansion planning, site improvements, and city approvals.
As-Built Floor Plans
Our as-built floor plans provide a precise representation of the building’s interior layout as it exists today. These drawings clearly document room dimensions, wall locations, doors, windows, circulation paths, and spatial relationships based on field verification.
As-built floor plans are commonly used for:
Remodeling and renovation planning
Tenant improvements and fit-outs
Leasing and property marketing documentation
Space planning and facility management
Permit revisions and change-of-use applications
By showing what was actually built—not just what was designed—our as-built floor plans help architects, contractors, property owners, and real estate professionals make informed decisions with confidence.
As-Built Elevations
As-built elevations document the actual exterior appearance of a building after construction or modifications. These drawings capture façades, windows, doors, rooflines, exterior materials, and finished heights as they exist on site.
Our as-built elevations are especially valuable for:
Façade renovations and exterior upgrades
Zoning and code compliance verification
Historic building documentation
Design review and architectural analysis
Property records and municipal submissions
Accurate as-built elevations ensure that exterior conditions align with regulatory requirements and provide a reliable reference for future design or restoration work.
As-Built Sections
Our as-built section drawings provide vertical cut-through views of the building, revealing floor-to-floor heights, ceiling conditions, structural elements, and spatial connections between levels.
These drawings are critical for:
Multi-story buildings
Complex renovations and retrofits
Structural coordination
Understanding hidden conditions behind walls and ceilings
Mechanical and vertical system coordination
As-built sections help project teams visualize how different building components interact, reducing surprises during renovation and minimizing construction risk.
Whether you’re planning for a retrofit, new installation, or simply need to understand how the building’s floors and systems interact, our As-Built Sections offer the clarity you need.
As-Built MEP Documentation
We prepare highly detailed as-built MEP drawings that accurately record mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems as installed in the building. This includes HVAC layouts, ductwork, electrical routing, lighting plans, panels, piping, fixtures, and equipment locations.
As-built MEP documentation is essential for:
Maintenance and facility operations
System upgrades and retrofits
Troubleshooting and repairs
Code compliance verification
Future construction coordination
Our as-built MEP drawings provide engineers, contractors, and building owners with a dependable reference that saves time, reduces errors, and supports long-term building performance.
As-Built Site Plans
As-built site plans document the building’s relationship to its surrounding environment, showing property boundaries, grading, drainage, utilities, access points, and landscaping based on actual site conditions.
These drawings are commonly required for:
Property expansions and additions
Site improvements and redevelopment
Utility coordination
City planning and approvals
Due diligence and property records
Accurate as-built site plans help ensure that future development aligns with zoning requirements, easements, and municipal regulations while providing clarity for long-term planning.
Who Benefits from As-Built Drawings?
Accurate as-built drawings serve as a critical reference for multiple stakeholders involved in owning, managing, renovating, or developing a property. At Unified Studio Architect, our as-built documentation is tailored to support real-world decision-making across industries.
Homeowners
Homeowners benefit from as-built drawings by gaining a clear understanding of their property’s existing conditions.
Key benefits include:
Accurate renovation planning by knowing exact wall locations, dimensions, and utilities
Easier maintenance and repairs with clear documentation of plumbing and electrical systems
Improved safety by identifying hidden utilities before construction
Higher property value through professional documentation for buyers and insurers
As-built drawings help homeowners avoid costly surprises during remodeling or upgrades.
Contractors,Real Estate Developers and Builders
For contractors and builders, as-built drawings reduce uncertainty and improve jobsite efficiency.
Benefits include:
Reliable reference for existing conditions
Reduced rework and construction conflicts
Clear coordination between trades
Faster permit revisions and approvals
Documentation for completed work
Accurate as-built drawings act as a safeguard against assumptions, helping contractors deliver projects on time and within budget.
Real Estate Developers and Property Managers
Developers and property managers use as-built drawings to manage assets efficiently and plan long-term investments.
Benefits include:
Clear documentation for tenant improvements and leasing
Support for change-of-use applications
Faster approvals for future development
Reduced risk during property transactions
Improved facility management and lifecycle planning
As-built drawings become a permanent asset for property records and decision-making.
Architects and Designers
Architects rely on as-built drawings as the foundation for all future design work.
Benefits include:
Accurate base drawings for renovations and additions
Better spatial analysis and design coordination
Reduced design revisions caused by unknown site conditions
Improved collaboration with consultants and engineers
As-built documentation ensures new designs are grounded in reality—not outdated plans.
The Importance of Accurate As-Built Drawings
As-built drawings play a critical role in renovations, maintenance planning, and regulatory compliance. They reduce errors, prevent costly surprises during construction, and support smoother permit approvals. These documents also act as dependable post-construction documentation, helping property owners, contractors, and facility managers understand the building long after construction is complete.
1. Facilitating Renovations and Modifications
As-built drawings provide a reliable baseline for renovations by showing what actually exists, not what was originally designed. This minimizes unexpected conditions, reduces change orders, and streamlines construction.
2. Enhancing Communication and Collaboration
As-built drawings serve as a single source of truth for architects, engineers, contractors, and owners. Clear documentation improves coordination, reduces misunderstandings, and aligns all stakeholders.
3. Improving Project Management and Cost Control
Accurate documentation helps project managers:
Identify risks early
Plan construction sequences more effectively
Reduce delays and budget overruns
Make informed decisions based on verified data
4. Ensuring Code Compliance and Permitting
Municipal authorities often require as-built drawings for:
Permit revisions
Certificate of occupancy updates
Change of use or tenant improvements
Accurate as-built drawings demonstrate compliance with local building codes, zoning regulations, and safety standards.
5. Supporting Legal, Insurance, and Due Diligence Needs
In cases of property sale, insurance claims, disputes, or audits, as-built drawings provide:
Verifiable building records
Legal documentation of existing conditions
Protection against liability and disputes
How We Create As-Built Drawings
1. Site Verification
We begin with a site visit or review of verified field measurements to document existing layouts, dimensions, structural elements, and visible building systems.
2. Field Measurements
Precise measurements are collected on-site or from reliable survey data to accurately capture architectural, structural, and MEP elements before drafting begins.
3. CAD Drafting
Field data is converted into professional CAD drawings including floor plans, elevations, sections, MEP layouts, and site plans.
4. Review & Coordination
Each drawing set is reviewed for accuracy, aligning architectural and MEP information and ensuring consistency across all sheets.
5. Compliance Check
Drawings are checked against local building requirements to ensure suitability for renovations and permit submissions.
Why Choose Unified Studio Architect?
At Unified Studio Architect, we go beyond basic documentation by delivering permit-ready, professionally drafted as-built drawings that meet real-world requirements across the United States. Our approach focuses on accuracy, compliance, and practical usability for renovations, permitting, and future planning.Our experienced, multidisciplinary team includes architectural, structural, and MEP professionals with hands-on expertise across residential, commercial, and institutional projects. This integrated knowledge allows us to create as-built drawings that align with real construction conditions and industry standards.
We follow proven workflows, field verification methods, and advanced drafting tools to ensure high accuracy, consistency, and clarity in every drawing set. Each document is carefully prepared to reflect actual site conditions, reducing errors and minimizing revision cycles.Our as-built documentation is permit-ready and structured to support city and county submissions, redline corrections, zoning reviews, and building code compliance. We understand how plan reviewers evaluate drawings, and we prepare our sets accordingly to streamline approvals.
Unified Studio Architect provides scalable nationwide support, working seamlessly with homeowners, general contractors, architects, developers, and property managers. Whether it’s a single-family residence or a large commercial facility, we adapt our workflow to match the scope and complexity of your project.
We respect project timelines by delivering fast turnaround, clear scope definition, transparent communication, and ongoing coordination when revisions are required. Clients value our responsiveness and reliability throughout the documentation process.
More than just a service provider, Unified Studio Architect acts as a long-term project partner, supporting the full project lifecycle through as-built documentation, renovation drawings, permit sets, and ongoing drafting support.
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