Liberty Drafting Studios — professional residential design studio

Your Vision. Our Expertise. One Seamless Process.

From your first idea to your building permit — Liberty Drafting Studios manages every stage of your residential project so you don't have to. Serving homeowners, contractors, and developers across Greater Sacramento.

From Your Idea to Your Building Permit — We Handle Everything.

Liberty Drafting Studios was founded on a simple belief: getting a residential project permitted in California shouldn't require you to become an expert in building codes, consultant coordination, and permit processes. That's our job — not yours.

Think of us as your in-house design and permit team. We work for you — not the building department, not the contractor. From the first consultation to permit approval, we manage every stage: architectural plans, structural engineering coordination, solar and fire sprinkler design, permit submittal, plan check responses, and corrections. You stay focused on your vision. We handle the complexity.

The studio was founded by David Ardelian — a construction professional with a master's degree in structural engineering, a degree in construction management, and real field experience across multiple countries. That background means we don't just draw plans. We understand how buildings are built, where problems hide, and how to design around them before they become expensive surprises.

Over 9 years and more than 1,000 architectural plan sets completed in California, we've developed a deep understanding of local building departments, permit processes, and what it takes to get a project approved efficiently. We've worked on everything from new custom homes to fire restoration projects — and we bring that breadth of experience to every client, every time.

We also build. When a project requires it, we have the resources and experience to take it from plans all the way through construction — giving our clients a single, trusted partner from concept to completion.

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David ArdelianPrincipal & Founder, Liberty Drafting Studios

Liberty Drafting Studios — reviewing residential construction plans

1,000+

Projects Completed

15+ Yrs

Industry Experience

100 mi

Service Radius from Sacramento

24hr

As-Built Turnaround

What Makes Us Different

01

We Work For You — Not the System

Like having a personal advocate who knows California's building system inside and out. We navigate the codes, the departments, and the consultants on your behalf — so you get the best possible outcome without the stress.

02

Engineering Depth Behind Every Drawing

With a master's degree in structural engineering in-house, we see structural issues before they become problems — and coordinate with licensed engineers from a position of real expertise. Fewer corrections. Faster approvals.

03

Built on Real Construction Experience

Our team has hands-on construction experience across multiple countries. We design plans that are not just code-compliant — they're buildable, practical, and informed by real field knowledge.

04

One Contact. Every Stage.

We manage the entire process — architectural plans, structural engineering, solar design, fire sprinkler coordination, permit submittal, and plan check responses. One point of contact from start to finish. No handoffs. No confusion.

Stress-Free. Start to Finish.

Most people who come to us are overwhelmed. They have a project they want to build — a new home, an ADU, a remodel — but they don't know where to start, what consultants they need, how long it will take, or what it will cost. Our job is to answer all of those questions immediately and then take the entire process off their plate.

We start every project with a clear scope, a realistic timeline, and a transparent fee. From there, we handle everything: preliminary plans for your review, full construction documents, consultant coordination, permit submittal, and plan check responses. You review and approve at key milestones — we do the rest. The result is a stress-free experience and a permit-ready project delivered as efficiently as possible.

Transparent from Day One

Clear scope, clear pricing, clear timeline — before we start. No surprises, no hidden fees, no scope creep.

Save You Money

Our experience helps you avoid costly mistakes — over-engineered plans, unnecessary consultants, and permit delays that add months to a project.

Deliver Completely

Every plan set is complete, code-compliant, and ready for submittal. We don't hand off incomplete work or leave you to figure out the next step.

Greater Sacramento Region

We serve homeowners, contractors, investors, and developers within approximately 100 miles of Sacramento. Most of our projects are in the greater Sacramento area — if you're outside that radius, reach out and we'll let you know if we can help.

Sacramento Area

Sacramento, Elk Grove, Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova, Folsom, Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Auburn

Surrounding Region

El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park, Davis, Woodland, West Sacramento, Winters, Lodi, Stockton, Modesto

Projects within approximately 100 miles of Sacramento. Reach out for projects outside this area — considered case by case.

Your Vision. Our Expertise. One Seamless Process.

Share what you want to build — we'll scope it, plan it, and take it all the way to your building permit.