Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Draft It, servicing clients across NSW. This page outlines the terms and conditions that govern our services, ensuring clarity

and mutual understanding for all our valued clients. We aim for transparency in all our dealings.

Our scope of service at Draftit

  • Services: Preparation of drafting plans; site plans and reports required for DA and CDC submissions. 
  • Exclusions: Unless explicitly stated, services do not include structural engineering, land surveying, or specialist reports (e.g., bushfire, acoustic).
  • Amendments: The initial quote includes up to two revisions. Additional changes requested by the client or required by the Council after the final issue may incur extra fees.

 

  • DA Project Stages & Fee Structure
    • DA Phase (Fixed Fee): The quoted fixed fee covers the preparation of drafting plans and required reports for Development Application lodgement only.
    • Post-Lodgement & CC Phase (Hourly Rate): Once the DA is lodged, all subsequent work is billed at our Standard Hourly Rate of $$150. This includes responding to Council RFIs, preparing Construction Certificate (CC) documentation, and the coordination of external consultants (Structural, Hydraulic, Electrical, etc.). A minimum 1-Hour Block for coordination is allocated.
    • OC Phase (Hourly Rate): Any work required for the Occupation Certificate (OC), including final site inspections or "As-Built" drawings, will be billed hourly.

       

  • CDC Project Stages & Fee Structure
    • CDC Documentation Phase (Fixed Fee): The fixed fee covers the preparation of drafting plans and reports required for the initial lodgement of a Complying Development Certificate (CDC). This phase concludes once the documentation is issued to the Client or Private Certifier for assessment.
    • RFI & Coordination Phase (Hourly Rate): Any work required after initial lodgement is billed at our Standard Hourly Rate. This includes:
      • Responding to Requests for Information (RFIs) or plan amendments required by the Private Certifier.
      • Coordinating with Structural, Hydraulic, or Fire Engineers to ensure their designs align with CDC requirements.
      • Preparing additional documentation for the Construction Certificate (CC) or Occupation Certificate (OC) stages.
  • Definition: "Consultant Coordination: Coordination of third-party consultants is a separate technical service. While we ensure our drafting plans align with your engineers' designs, the time spent reviewing, integrated, and communicating with these consultants for CC/OC purposes is billed at an hourly rate."

Our commitment to you

At Draftit, we pride ourselves on professionalism and protection. We hold all necessary insurances (Public Liability and Professional Indemnity) required to support our clients and ensure compliance. We are committed to communicating any obvious risks we identify during our drafting work directly to our clients, covering residential, commercial, tenancy, and renovation projects alike.

Client obligations

  • Information & Access: We will assist in identifying the documents needed for your project (such as Title Search or Deposited Plans). While we can often source these on your behalf at cost, the client is responsible for confirming the accuracy of any specific project requirements or known site restrictions they are already aware of. We rely on the information provided by you or official authorities to complete our drawings
  • Approvals: Draftit does not guarantee approval. Councils or Private Certifiers have final discretion, and changes they request are the client's responsibility.

Intellectual Property

  • Ownership: Draftit retain copyright over all drawings and reports. For example, without our permission, the client cannot legally use plans to build a second house elsewhere or sell the plans to a developer for another project
  • Licence to Use: Upon full payment, the client receives a non-exclusive licence to use the documents solely for the agreed project and site.

Payment Terms & Termination

  • Progress Payments: At Draftit It is standard practice to require a deposit before commencement and final payment before releasing documents for submission.
  • Payment timing: Payments are required within 14 days of our customers receiving their invoice. Payments not received within 14 days of the invoice date will incur interest at a rate of 10% per annum, calculated daily from the due date until the date of full payment. This charge is intended to offset administrative costs associated with debt recovery.
  • Termination:

    1. Termination by Notice
    Either party may terminate their Agreement by providing 7 days written notice to the other party.

    2. Costs Payable Upon Termination
    In the event of termination, the Client is liable to pay for all services performed up to the effective date of termination. This includes:

    • Work-in-Progress: Payment for all hours or project stages completed at the agreed hourly or fixed rate.
    • Disbursements: Reimbursement for any out-of-pocket expenses already incurred (e.g., NSW Planning Portal fees or title searches).
    • Admin Fee: A termination fee of $150 may apply to cover the final archiving and transfer of digital files.

    3. Delivery of Work
    Upon receipt of the final termination payment, Draftit will provide the Client with copies of all completed work or work-in-progress as it stands at the date of termination. No intellectual property or final drawings will be released until all outstanding invoices are settled.

    4. Termination for Breach
    Draftit reserves the right to suspend or terminate services immediately without notice if the Client fails to make payments when due or provides misleading information essential to the DA or CDC application process.

Limitation of liability

  • Standard Clause: Liability is limited to the total fee paid for the services.
  • Indirect Loss: Draftit is not liable for any consequential or indirect losses, including but not limited to lost profits, increased construction costs, or financing charges. We are not responsible for project delays caused by third parties, including local Councils, private certifiers, builders, structural engineers, or other specialist consultants, note, Timeframes provided are estimates only. Our liability is limited strictly to the performance of our services or a refund of the fees paid for the specific portion of work in question.