Services

Drafting, framing material takeoffs & plan consulting

Practical support for residential building contractors in central Minnesota — from the first floor plan to the lumber package.

Drafting

Residential plan drafting

Clear, buildable drawings for new homes, garages, additions, and remodels — prepared for your crew, your supplier, and your permit office.

Scope

  • Floor plans
  • Exterior elevations
  • Permit sets / permit-ready plans
  • Revisions to new or existing plans
  • Coordination with a structural engineer for stamped / certified plans when required

What you get

  • A drawing set prepared for permit submission
  • Drawings you can share with your crew, client, and suppliers
  • Revisions as the design or permit review requires
  • One point of contact for engineer coordination
Turnaround: depends on project size and complexity; a timeline is confirmed when scope is agreed.
Takeoffs

Framing material takeoffs

Quantity takeoffs from your plans so you can get supplier pricing, write POs, and bid with confidence.

Scope

  • Framing material takeoffs for supplier quotes and purchase orders
  • Takeoffs formatted to send to lumber suppliers and yards

What you get

  • An organized material list based on your plans
  • A takeoff ready to hand to your supplier for a quote or PO
  • Questions and plan discrepancies flagged along the way
Turnaround: typical takeoff lead time is 7–10 days from receiving the PO or request.
Consulting

Plan review & permit questions

Not every project needs a new set of drawings. Sometimes you just need someone to look over a plan set or help sort out what a permit reviewer is asking for.

What you get

  • A review of your plans with clear notes
  • Help interpreting permit review comments
  • Recommendations on next steps, including whether revisions or engineering are needed
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who do you work with?

MKC Drafting & Consulting works primarily with residential building contractors in central Minnesota.

How long does a takeoff take?

Typical takeoff lead time is 7–10 days from receiving the PO or request. Timing for larger projects is confirmed up front.

Can you provide stamped or engineered plans?

When a project requires stamped or certified plans, MKC coordinates with a structural engineer to get them completed.

Can you work from my sketches or existing plans?

Yes. Send what you have — hand sketches, existing drawings, or notes — and we’ll talk through what’s needed.

Can you send a takeoff directly to my lumber supplier?

Takeoffs are prepared for supplier quotes and POs. Let us know who your supplier is when you send your request.

What area do you serve?

Central Minnesota, including Crow Wing, Cass, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Aitkin, Todd, Benton, Stearns, Sherburne, Wright counties. Projects beyond that area are welcome on request.

Have a set of plans or a takeoff coming up?

Send over what you have — sketches, existing plans, or a PO — and get a straightforward answer on scope and timing.