Permit-ready

plans

for

your

dream

home

Permit-ready

plans

for

your

dream

home

Permit-ready

plans

for

your

dream

home

Permit-ready

plans

for

your

dream

home

Self-build home owners in Nova Scotia.

Transform your vision into code-compliant building blueprints.

Transform your vision into code-compliant building blueprints

Transform your vision into code-compliant building blueprints

drafting since 2016

drafting since 2016

Plans that pass. Builds that last.

Plans that pass. Builds that last.

200+

happy homeowner

65+

bespoke house plans

120+

bespoke garage plans

20+

bespoke backyard plans

From a rough sketch to a move-in date

Your dream home, brought to life

Spare yourself the self-build nightmares. Partner with a local drafting and design team that listens, guides, and transforms your sketches into permit-ready plans.

Bespoke building plans

A home designed around how you live. From a closet that fits all your shoes to the reading nook you envisioned.

Collaborative design process

You sign off at every stage. Ensuring the plans align with your budget and contractors’ estimates.

Permit-ready guarantee

We stand by our work. Any changes requested by the permit office are made at no additional cost.

Modern black-clad house exterior design surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant landscaping, highlighting custom home plans by Mercer Design and Drafting, a high-end architecture and drafting studio in Halifax, Canada.

Home

"Andrew was easy to work with, listened to our concerns, and made improvements to an already great plan."

Valerie

Single-story blue ranch-style house with gray metal roof and stone accents, featuring attached garage design plans by Mercer Design and Drafting, Halifax's premier architecture and drafting studio specializing in residential garage construction.
Single-story blue ranch-style house with gray metal roof and stone accents, featuring attached garage design plans by Mercer Design and Drafting, Halifax's premier architecture and drafting studio specializing in residential garage construction.
Single-story blue ranch-style house with gray metal roof and stone accents, featuring attached garage design plans by Mercer Design and Drafting, Halifax's premier architecture and drafting studio specializing in residential garage construction.

Garage

"Mercer Drafting was amazing to work with. Andrew was extremely helpful and knowledgeable."

John Zinck

Contemporary black house at dusk with glowing interior lights and outdoor fire pit, illustrating specialized architecture plans by Mercer Design and Drafting, Halifax’s premier high-end architecture and drafting studio for custom homes and unique residential projects.
Contemporary black house at dusk with glowing interior lights and outdoor fire pit, illustrating specialized architecture plans by Mercer Design and Drafting, Halifax’s premier high-end architecture and drafting studio for custom homes and unique residential projects.
Contemporary black house at dusk with glowing interior lights and outdoor fire pit, illustrating specialized architecture plans by Mercer Design and Drafting, Halifax’s premier high-end architecture and drafting studio for custom homes and unique residential projects.

Specialized

"They not only excel in their trade but are efficient and get the projects done on schedule."

Peter Rose

Custom designs over cookie-cutter plans

Custom designs over cookie-cutter plans

Trusted by 200+ self-builders in Nova Scotia, for our design-first, personalized plans.

Trusted by 200+ self-builders in Nova Scotia for our design-first, personalized home plans

Collaborative Process. Clear Communication

Collaborative Process. Clear Communication

Your biggest questions, answered.

Something else on your mind?

I don’t live in Nova Scotia — can we still work together?

Yes, absolutely. We provide drafting and design services remotely for self-build home owners across Canada and beyond. We collaborate via email and Google Meet calls for clear, visual communication. During the course of our project, we share our screen to sketch in real time using an iPad so you can see your ideas come to life. Depending on the size and the complexity of the project, we deliver all completed plans as PDF files. You may choose to get printouts if you require physical copies.

I don’t live in Nova Scotia — can we still work together?

Yes, absolutely. We provide drafting and design services remotely for self-build home owners across Canada and beyond. We collaborate via email and Google Meet calls for clear, visual communication. During the course of our project, we share our screen to sketch in real time using an iPad so you can see your ideas come to life. Depending on the size and the complexity of the project, we deliver all completed plans as PDF files. You may choose to get printouts if you require physical copies.

I don’t live in Nova Scotia — can we still work together?

Yes, absolutely. We provide drafting and design services remotely for self-build home owners across Canada and beyond. We collaborate via email and Google Meet calls for clear, visual communication. During the course of our project, we share our screen to sketch in real time using an iPad so you can see your ideas come to life. Depending on the size and the complexity of the project, we deliver all completed plans as PDF files. You may choose to get printouts if you require physical copies.

I don’t live in Nova Scotia — can we still work together?

Yes, absolutely. We provide drafting and design services remotely for self-build home owners across Canada and beyond. We collaborate via email and Google Meet calls for clear, visual communication. During the course of our project, we share our screen to sketch in real time using an iPad so you can see your ideas come to life. Depending on the size and the complexity of the project, we deliver all completed plans as PDF files. You may choose to get printouts if you require physical copies.

What is included in each custom plan?

Every drawing package is fully permit-ready and designed to match your build goals. Each custom plan includes all the necessary documents you will need to obtain a building permit in Nova Scotia



A typical construction plan includes:

✓ detailed floor plans

✓ roof plans

✓ elevation views

✓ cross-sections

✓ site plans with building specifications

✓ wall, window, and door schedules

✓ technical specifications

✓ permit-ready guarantee (permit office-requested modifications are covered)


Ready to chat about your custom home, garage, or backyard plans? Start your project today. 


If you have any other needs, please get in touch with us to discuss your unique requirements.



What is included in each custom plan?

Every drawing package is fully permit-ready and designed to match your build goals. Each custom plan includes all the necessary documents you will need to obtain a building permit in Nova Scotia



A typical construction plan includes:

✓ detailed floor plans

✓ roof plans

✓ elevation views

✓ cross-sections

✓ site plans with building specifications

✓ wall, window, and door schedules

✓ technical specifications

✓ permit-ready guarantee (permit office-requested modifications are covered)


Ready to chat about your custom home, garage, or backyard plans? Start your project today. 


If you have any other needs, please get in touch with us to discuss your unique requirements.



What is included in each custom plan?

Every drawing package is fully permit-ready and designed to match your build goals. Each custom plan includes all the necessary documents you will need to obtain a building permit in Nova Scotia



A typical construction plan includes:

✓ detailed floor plans

✓ roof plans

✓ elevation views

✓ cross-sections

✓ site plans with building specifications

✓ wall, window, and door schedules

✓ technical specifications

✓ permit-ready guarantee (permit office-requested modifications are covered)


Ready to chat about your custom home, garage, or backyard plans? Start your project today. 


If you have any other needs, please get in touch with us to discuss your unique requirements.



What is included in each custom plan?

Every drawing package is fully permit-ready and designed to match your build goals. Each custom plan includes all the necessary documents you will need to obtain a building permit in Nova Scotia



A typical construction plan includes:

✓ detailed floor plans

✓ roof plans

✓ elevation views

✓ cross-sections

✓ site plans with building specifications

✓ wall, window, and door schedules

✓ technical specifications

✓ permit-ready guarantee (permit office-requested modifications are covered)


Ready to chat about your custom home, garage, or backyard plans? Start your project today. 


If you have any other needs, please get in touch with us to discuss your unique requirements.



What is the typical cost and turnaround time for a custom plan?

Every drawing package is fully permit-ready and designed to match your build goals. Each custom plan includes all the necessary documents you will need to obtain a building permit in Nova Scotia



A typical construction plan includes:

✓ detailed floor plans

✓ roof plans

✓ elevation views

✓ cross-sections

✓ site plans with building specifications

✓ wall, window, and door schedules

✓ technical specifications

✓ permit-ready guarantee (permit office-requested modifications are covered)


Ready to chat about your custom home, garage, or backyard plans? Start your project today. 


If you have any other needs, please get in touch with us to discuss your unique requirements.



What is the typical cost and turnaround time for a custom plan?

Every drawing package is fully permit-ready and designed to match your build goals. Each custom plan includes all the necessary documents you will need to obtain a building permit in Nova Scotia



A typical construction plan includes:

✓ detailed floor plans

✓ roof plans

✓ elevation views

✓ cross-sections

✓ site plans with building specifications

✓ wall, window, and door schedules

✓ technical specifications

✓ permit-ready guarantee (permit office-requested modifications are covered)


Ready to chat about your custom home, garage, or backyard plans? Start your project today. 


If you have any other needs, please get in touch with us to discuss your unique requirements.



What is the typical cost and turnaround time for a custom plan?

Every drawing package is fully permit-ready and designed to match your build goals. Each custom plan includes all the necessary documents you will need to obtain a building permit in Nova Scotia



A typical construction plan includes:

✓ detailed floor plans

✓ roof plans

✓ elevation views

✓ cross-sections

✓ site plans with building specifications

✓ wall, window, and door schedules

✓ technical specifications

✓ permit-ready guarantee (permit office-requested modifications are covered)


Ready to chat about your custom home, garage, or backyard plans? Start your project today. 


If you have any other needs, please get in touch with us to discuss your unique requirements.



What is the typical cost and turnaround time for a custom plan?

Every drawing package is fully permit-ready and designed to match your build goals. Each custom plan includes all the necessary documents you will need to obtain a building permit in Nova Scotia



A typical construction plan includes:

✓ detailed floor plans

✓ roof plans

✓ elevation views

✓ cross-sections

✓ site plans with building specifications

✓ wall, window, and door schedules

✓ technical specifications

✓ permit-ready guarantee (permit office-requested modifications are covered)


Ready to chat about your custom home, garage, or backyard plans? Start your project today. 


If you have any other needs, please get in touch with us to discuss your unique requirements.



How does your drafting and design process work?

Every drawing package is fully permit-ready and designed to match your build goals. Each custom plan includes all the necessary documents you will need to obtain a building permit in Nova Scotia



A typical construction plan includes:

✓ detailed floor plans

✓ roof plans

✓ elevation views

✓ cross-sections

✓ site plans with building specifications

✓ wall, window, and door schedules

✓ technical specifications

✓ permit-ready guarantee (permit office-requested modifications are covered)


Ready to chat about your custom home, garage, or backyard plans? Start your project today. 


If you have any other needs, please get in touch with us to discuss your unique requirements.



How does your drafting and design process work?

Every drawing package is fully permit-ready and designed to match your build goals. Each custom plan includes all the necessary documents you will need to obtain a building permit in Nova Scotia



A typical construction plan includes:

✓ detailed floor plans

✓ roof plans

✓ elevation views

✓ cross-sections

✓ site plans with building specifications

✓ wall, window, and door schedules

✓ technical specifications

✓ permit-ready guarantee (permit office-requested modifications are covered)


Ready to chat about your custom home, garage, or backyard plans? Start your project today. 


If you have any other needs, please get in touch with us to discuss your unique requirements.



How does your drafting and design process work?

Every drawing package is fully permit-ready and designed to match your build goals. Each custom plan includes all the necessary documents you will need to obtain a building permit in Nova Scotia



A typical construction plan includes:

✓ detailed floor plans

✓ roof plans

✓ elevation views

✓ cross-sections

✓ site plans with building specifications

✓ wall, window, and door schedules

✓ technical specifications

✓ permit-ready guarantee (permit office-requested modifications are covered)


Ready to chat about your custom home, garage, or backyard plans? Start your project today. 


If you have any other needs, please get in touch with us to discuss your unique requirements.



How does your drafting and design process work?

Every drawing package is fully permit-ready and designed to match your build goals. Each custom plan includes all the necessary documents you will need to obtain a building permit in Nova Scotia



A typical construction plan includes:

✓ detailed floor plans

✓ roof plans

✓ elevation views

✓ cross-sections

✓ site plans with building specifications

✓ wall, window, and door schedules

✓ technical specifications

✓ permit-ready guarantee (permit office-requested modifications are covered)


Ready to chat about your custom home, garage, or backyard plans? Start your project today. 


If you have any other needs, please get in touch with us to discuss your unique requirements.



Are you available for meetings in the evening or on weekends?

Every drawing package is fully permit-ready and designed to match your build goals. Each custom plan includes all the necessary documents you will need to obtain a building permit in Nova Scotia



A typical construction plan includes:

✓ detailed floor plans

✓ roof plans

✓ elevation views

✓ cross-sections

✓ site plans with building specifications

✓ wall, window, and door schedules

✓ technical specifications

✓ permit-ready guarantee (permit office-requested modifications are covered)


Ready to chat about your custom home, garage, or backyard plans? Start your project today. 


If you have any other needs, please get in touch with us to discuss your unique requirements.



Are you available for meetings in the evening or on weekends?

Every drawing package is fully permit-ready and designed to match your build goals. Each custom plan includes all the necessary documents you will need to obtain a building permit in Nova Scotia



A typical construction plan includes:

✓ detailed floor plans

✓ roof plans

✓ elevation views

✓ cross-sections

✓ site plans with building specifications

✓ wall, window, and door schedules

✓ technical specifications

✓ permit-ready guarantee (permit office-requested modifications are covered)


Ready to chat about your custom home, garage, or backyard plans? Start your project today. 


If you have any other needs, please get in touch with us to discuss your unique requirements.



Are you available for meetings in the evening or on weekends?

Every drawing package is fully permit-ready and designed to match your build goals. Each custom plan includes all the necessary documents you will need to obtain a building permit in Nova Scotia



A typical construction plan includes:

✓ detailed floor plans

✓ roof plans

✓ elevation views

✓ cross-sections

✓ site plans with building specifications

✓ wall, window, and door schedules

✓ technical specifications

✓ permit-ready guarantee (permit office-requested modifications are covered)


Ready to chat about your custom home, garage, or backyard plans? Start your project today. 


If you have any other needs, please get in touch with us to discuss your unique requirements.



Are you available for meetings in the evening or on weekends?

Every drawing package is fully permit-ready and designed to match your build goals. Each custom plan includes all the necessary documents you will need to obtain a building permit in Nova Scotia



A typical construction plan includes:

✓ detailed floor plans

✓ roof plans

✓ elevation views

✓ cross-sections

✓ site plans with building specifications

✓ wall, window, and door schedules

✓ technical specifications

✓ permit-ready guarantee (permit office-requested modifications are covered)


Ready to chat about your custom home, garage, or backyard plans? Start your project today. 


If you have any other needs, please get in touch with us to discuss your unique requirements.



How will I receive my plans, and how should I get them printed?

Every drawing package is fully permit-ready and designed to match your build goals. Each custom plan includes all the necessary documents you will need to obtain a building permit in Nova Scotia



A typical construction plan includes:

✓ detailed floor plans

✓ roof plans

✓ elevation views

✓ cross-sections

✓ site plans with building specifications

✓ wall, window, and door schedules

✓ technical specifications

✓ permit-ready guarantee (permit office-requested modifications are covered)


Ready to chat about your custom home, garage, or backyard plans? Start your project today. 


If you have any other needs, please get in touch with us to discuss your unique requirements.



How will I receive my plans, and how should I get them printed?

Every drawing package is fully permit-ready and designed to match your build goals. Each custom plan includes all the necessary documents you will need to obtain a building permit in Nova Scotia



A typical construction plan includes:

✓ detailed floor plans

✓ roof plans

✓ elevation views

✓ cross-sections

✓ site plans with building specifications

✓ wall, window, and door schedules

✓ technical specifications

✓ permit-ready guarantee (permit office-requested modifications are covered)


Ready to chat about your custom home, garage, or backyard plans? Start your project today. 


If you have any other needs, please get in touch with us to discuss your unique requirements.



How will I receive my plans, and how should I get them printed?

Every drawing package is fully permit-ready and designed to match your build goals. Each custom plan includes all the necessary documents you will need to obtain a building permit in Nova Scotia



A typical construction plan includes:

✓ detailed floor plans

✓ roof plans

✓ elevation views

✓ cross-sections

✓ site plans with building specifications

✓ wall, window, and door schedules

✓ technical specifications

✓ permit-ready guarantee (permit office-requested modifications are covered)


Ready to chat about your custom home, garage, or backyard plans? Start your project today. 


If you have any other needs, please get in touch with us to discuss your unique requirements.



How will I receive my plans, and how should I get them printed?

Every drawing package is fully permit-ready and designed to match your build goals. Each custom plan includes all the necessary documents you will need to obtain a building permit in Nova Scotia



A typical construction plan includes:

✓ detailed floor plans

✓ roof plans

✓ elevation views

✓ cross-sections

✓ site plans with building specifications

✓ wall, window, and door schedules

✓ technical specifications

✓ permit-ready guarantee (permit office-requested modifications are covered)


Ready to chat about your custom home, garage, or backyard plans? Start your project today. 


If you have any other needs, please get in touch with us to discuss your unique requirements.



Will I be able to provide feedback as the plans are being produced?

Every drawing package is fully permit-ready and designed to match your build goals. Each custom plan includes all the necessary documents you will need to obtain a building permit in Nova Scotia



A typical construction plan includes:

✓ detailed floor plans

✓ roof plans

✓ elevation views

✓ cross-sections

✓ site plans with building specifications

✓ wall, window, and door schedules

✓ technical specifications

✓ permit-ready guarantee (permit office-requested modifications are covered)


Ready to chat about your custom home, garage, or backyard plans? Start your project today. 


If you have any other needs, please get in touch with us to discuss your unique requirements.



Will I be able to provide feedback as the plans are being produced?

Every drawing package is fully permit-ready and designed to match your build goals. Each custom plan includes all the necessary documents you will need to obtain a building permit in Nova Scotia



A typical construction plan includes:

✓ detailed floor plans

✓ roof plans

✓ elevation views

✓ cross-sections

✓ site plans with building specifications

✓ wall, window, and door schedules

✓ technical specifications

✓ permit-ready guarantee (permit office-requested modifications are covered)


Ready to chat about your custom home, garage, or backyard plans? Start your project today. 


If you have any other needs, please get in touch with us to discuss your unique requirements.



Will I be able to provide feedback as the plans are being produced?

Every drawing package is fully permit-ready and designed to match your build goals. Each custom plan includes all the necessary documents you will need to obtain a building permit in Nova Scotia



A typical construction plan includes:

✓ detailed floor plans

✓ roof plans

✓ elevation views

✓ cross-sections

✓ site plans with building specifications

✓ wall, window, and door schedules

✓ technical specifications

✓ permit-ready guarantee (permit office-requested modifications are covered)


Ready to chat about your custom home, garage, or backyard plans? Start your project today. 


If you have any other needs, please get in touch with us to discuss your unique requirements.



Will I be able to provide feedback as the plans are being produced?

Every drawing package is fully permit-ready and designed to match your build goals. Each custom plan includes all the necessary documents you will need to obtain a building permit in Nova Scotia



A typical construction plan includes:

✓ detailed floor plans

✓ roof plans

✓ elevation views

✓ cross-sections

✓ site plans with building specifications

✓ wall, window, and door schedules

✓ technical specifications

✓ permit-ready guarantee (permit office-requested modifications are covered)


Ready to chat about your custom home, garage, or backyard plans? Start your project today. 


If you have any other needs, please get in touch with us to discuss your unique requirements.



Why should I choose Mercer Drafting for my next project?

Every drawing package is fully permit-ready and designed to match your build goals. Each custom plan includes all the necessary documents you will need to obtain a building permit in Nova Scotia



A typical construction plan includes:

✓ detailed floor plans

✓ roof plans

✓ elevation views

✓ cross-sections

✓ site plans with building specifications

✓ wall, window, and door schedules

✓ technical specifications

✓ permit-ready guarantee (permit office-requested modifications are covered)


Ready to chat about your custom home, garage, or backyard plans? Start your project today. 


If you have any other needs, please get in touch with us to discuss your unique requirements.



Why should I choose Mercer Drafting for my next project?

Every drawing package is fully permit-ready and designed to match your build goals. Each custom plan includes all the necessary documents you will need to obtain a building permit in Nova Scotia



A typical construction plan includes:

✓ detailed floor plans

✓ roof plans

✓ elevation views

✓ cross-sections

✓ site plans with building specifications

✓ wall, window, and door schedules

✓ technical specifications

✓ permit-ready guarantee (permit office-requested modifications are covered)


Ready to chat about your custom home, garage, or backyard plans? Start your project today. 


If you have any other needs, please get in touch with us to discuss your unique requirements.



Why should I choose Mercer Drafting for my next project?

Every drawing package is fully permit-ready and designed to match your build goals. Each custom plan includes all the necessary documents you will need to obtain a building permit in Nova Scotia



A typical construction plan includes:

✓ detailed floor plans

✓ roof plans

✓ elevation views

✓ cross-sections

✓ site plans with building specifications

✓ wall, window, and door schedules

✓ technical specifications

✓ permit-ready guarantee (permit office-requested modifications are covered)


Ready to chat about your custom home, garage, or backyard plans? Start your project today. 


If you have any other needs, please get in touch with us to discuss your unique requirements.



Why should I choose Mercer Drafting for my next project?

Every drawing package is fully permit-ready and designed to match your build goals. Each custom plan includes all the necessary documents you will need to obtain a building permit in Nova Scotia



A typical construction plan includes:

✓ detailed floor plans

✓ roof plans

✓ elevation views

✓ cross-sections

✓ site plans with building specifications

✓ wall, window, and door schedules

✓ technical specifications

✓ permit-ready guarantee (permit office-requested modifications are covered)


Ready to chat about your custom home, garage, or backyard plans? Start your project today. 


If you have any other needs, please get in touch with us to discuss your unique requirements.



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Personalized Quote

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Ready to plan your home?

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Let's chat about your self-build goals

Let's chat about your self-build goals

Let's chat about your self-build goals

Detailed black and white architectural home elevation drawing, featured in Mercer Design and Drafting's call-to-action section for custom home planning and quote requests in Halifax, Canada.
Detailed black and white architectural home elevation drawing, featured in Mercer Design and Drafting's call-to-action section for custom home planning and quote requests in Halifax, Canada.
Detailed black and white architectural home elevation drawing, featured in Mercer Design and Drafting's call-to-action section for custom home planning and quote requests in Halifax, Canada.
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