Most people associate floor plans with the top-down room layout. But two other drawing types matter just as much in construction and property documentation: elevation drawings and site plans.<\/p>\n
Both can be digitized from existing sketches or old paper drawings. Same process, same formats, same turnaround as floor plan digitization.<\/p>\n
\nKey Facts<\/strong>
\n– An elevation drawing shows a building from the side — a freestanding house typically has four (front, rear, left, right)
\n– A site plan shows the entire property from above — building position, plot boundaries, paths, outbuildings
\n– Both are usually required for building permits and renovation applications (Planning Portal — UK example<\/a>)
\n– Elevation drawings document the exterior façade; site plans document the relationship between building and plot
\n– Standard delivery: 1–3 business days; output in JPG, PDF, and DWG
\n– Floor plans, elevations, and site plans can be submitted together as a single Replanera order<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\nElevation Drawings<\/h2>\n
What an elevation drawing shows<\/h3>\n
An elevation drawing shows a building from the side — front, rear, left, or right. Instead of looking down at rooms from above, it looks straight at the building and shows:<\/p>\n
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- Window and door heights and positions<\/li>\n
- The roofline and its slope<\/li>\n
- Exterior façade detail<\/li>\n
- The relationship between floor levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A freestanding house typically has four elevation drawings — one for each side.<\/p>\n
When you need elevation drawings<\/h3>\n
Construction and renovation projects.<\/strong> Adding a window, extending the building, changing the roofline — contractors and architects need elevation drawings to understand what’s being altered.<\/p>\n
Building permit applications.<\/strong> Most jurisdictions require elevation drawings when applying for permits covering external changes.<\/p>\n
Property documentation.<\/strong> For older buildings, original elevation drawings are often lost or in poor condition. A digitized version creates a current, usable record.<\/p>\n
Heritage properties.<\/strong> Buildings under conservation status often require documented elevation drawings as part of maintenance or restoration permits.<\/p>\n
What we convert from<\/h3>\n
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- Hand-drawn sketches with approximate dimensions noted<\/li>\n
- Phone photos of existing paper drawings<\/li>\n
- Scanned PDFs of original architectural drawings<\/li>\n
- Photographs of the building itself, with dimensions provided<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Output: JPG, PDF, and DWG. Delivery: 1–3 business days.<\/p>\n
\nKey Facts<\/strong>
\n– An elevation drawing shows a building from the side — a freestanding house typically has four (front, rear, left, right)
\n– A site plan shows the entire property from above — building position, plot boundaries, paths, outbuildings
\n– Both are usually required for building permits and renovation applications (Planning Portal — UK example<\/a>)
\n– Elevation drawings document the exterior façade; site plans document the relationship between building and plot
\n– Standard delivery: 1–3 business days; output in JPG, PDF, and DWG
\n– Floor plans, elevations, and site plans can be submitted together as a single Replanera order<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\nSite Plans<\/h2>\n
What a site plan shows<\/h3>\n
A site plan shows the property from above — but at a larger scale than a floor plan. Instead of showing rooms, it shows:<\/p>\n
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- The boundaries of the land plot<\/li>\n
- The position of the building on the plot<\/li>\n
- Driveways, paths, and access points<\/li>\n
- Gardens, outbuildings, and outdoor structures<\/li>\n
- The relationship between the building and the plot boundaries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
When you need a site plan<\/h3>\n
Planning and permit applications.<\/strong> A site plan is almost always required when applying for planning permission — to show where on the plot the work will be.<\/p>\n
Property sales on larger plots.<\/strong> When selling a house with significant land, a site plan helps buyers understand the full extent of what they’re buying.<\/p>\n
Property development.<\/strong> Developers need site plans to plan how a plot will be used: where buildings go, how access works, how landscaping fits.<\/p>\n
\nKey Facts<\/strong>
\n– An elevation drawing shows a building from the side — a freestanding house typically has four (front, rear, left, right)
\n– A site plan shows the entire property from above — building position, plot boundaries, paths, outbuildings
\n– Both are usually required for building permits and renovation applications (Planning Portal — UK example<\/a>)
\n– Elevation drawings document the exterior façade; site plans document the relationship between building and plot
\n– Standard delivery: 1–3 business days; output in JPG, PDF, and DWG
\n– Floor plans, elevations, and site plans can be submitted together as a single Replanera order<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\nHow to Order<\/h2>\n
The process is the same as floor plan digitization:<\/p>\n
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- Prepare your existing drawing or sketch — a phone photo works in most cases<\/li>\n
- Upload via the price calculator or email projects@replanera.com<\/li>\n
- Note any requirements: output format preferences, the type of plan needed<\/li>\n
- Receive your digital file in 1–3 business days, with free revisions included<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Floor plans, elevation drawings, and site plans can be submitted together as a single order.<\/p>\n
\nKey Facts<\/strong>
\n– An elevation drawing shows a building from the side — a freestanding house typically has four (front, rear, left, right)
\n– A site plan shows the entire property from above — building position, plot boundaries, paths, outbuildings
\n– Both are usually required for building permits and renovation applications (Planning Portal — UK example<\/a>)
\n– Elevation drawings document the exterior façade; site plans document the relationship between building and plot
\n– Standard delivery: 1–3 business days; output in JPG, PDF, and DWG
\n– Floor plans, elevations, and site plans can be submitted together as a single Replanera order<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\nFrequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
Q: Can you produce both existing and proposed elevation drawings?<\/strong><\/p>\n
A: Yes. If you have an existing elevation drawing and a sketch of the proposed change, we produce both versions.<\/p>\n
Q: I only have a photograph of the building exterior. Can you produce an elevation from that?<\/strong><\/p>\n
A: In some cases, yes — particularly for simple façades. You’ll need to provide key dimensions: total height, floor-to-floor height, window positions. Contact us to discuss.<\/p>\n
Q: Can you add scale bars and north arrows to site plans?<\/strong><\/p>\n
A: Yes. Standard site plan elements — north arrow, scale bar, boundary dimension lines — can be included on request.<\/p>\n
Q: I need elevation drawings for all four sides. Is that one order?<\/strong><\/p>\n
A: Each elevation is priced separately based on complexity. Submit all four together and we coordinate delivery as a complete set.<\/p>\n
Need elevation drawings or a site plan digitized? Contact us here<\/a> or get a price via the calculator.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
Related: From a Hand-Drawn Sketch to a Professional Digital Floor Plan<\/a> | PDF to DWG Conversion for Construction Projects<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n