Residential Building Design — Brisbane & SEQ

A Clear Process, from First sketch to Approved Plans

Method building design combined precision laser scanning technology and advanced design tools to get your project built sooner

Fixed Price Quotes

Precision Laster Scanning

BCC and SEQ Council Approvals

Drafting and Design Experts

What Sets Us Apart

Our Method

We bring something different — precision site data, transparent process, and the kind of approvals knowledge that keeps your project moving.

Whether you’re adding a deck in Ashgrove or building a new home in Paddington, you’ll work directly with an experienced designer backed by a network of specialists with the expertise required for any project.

01 precision documentation

We use 3D laser scanning technology to capture your existing property with millimetre accuracy. No guesswork, no costly redesigns , just documentation that builders can actually build from.

02 Streamlined Three-Step Process

Scan. Design. Approve. A clear path from first call to stamped plans, with defined milestones and no surprises. You'll always know exactly where your project stands.

03 Buildable Solutions

We listen first, then design to your functional needs — backed by precise site data so the solution holds up in the real world. The result: practical plans that get built, and clients who come back.

04 approvals, managed

We know where projects get stuck — and we plan around it from the start. With the right specialists on call for whatever your project needs, we facilitate the approval process across BCC, Moreton Bay, Logan, Ipswich and Redland, so it moves without the back-and-forth.

05 Tailored Service & Transparent Pricing

No two projects are the same, and each is tailored accordingly — scoped across our three-step process of scan, design and approve, each step with a fixed price and a defined deliverable.

Can’t recommend Beau enough. He worked with us throughout the design process and offered great advice that helped us achieve the outcome we were looking for. Would happily work with him again

— Jock Sinclair

Project Types

Every project, every size.

Residential building design and drafting across South East Queensland. From decks and small extensions right through to full new builds and dual occupancy.

Renovations & Extensions

Rear additions, upper-level additions, kitchen and living reconfigurations, and full home renovations.

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House Raises

Raise your home to unlock valuable new living space below, or to achieve flood immunity and meet overland flow requirements.

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New developments

Starting fresh on your block. Duplex, dual occupancy and knockdown rebuild design that maximises your site and moves from demolition planning through to an approved new home.

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Decks, Outdoor & Smaller Works

Compliant documentation for decks, carpots, sheds and other maller-scale projects, at honest prices

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Services

Every stage, from concept to construction.

Engage us for one stage of your project, or the whole journey — drafting, design, approvals, scanning and energy ratings, all under one roof.

Drafting Services

Accurate, buildable documentation from concept to construction, coordinated with structural.

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Design

Custom residential design tailored to your block, your lifestyle and Brisbane's planning requirements.

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Council Ready Plans

Fully documented plans, prepared and submitted for a smooth development or building approval.

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3D Laser Scanning

Millimetre-accurate capture of your existing structure and site for renovation and extension projects.

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How It Works

Scan + Sketch. Design and Price. Approve and Build.

Three clear phases. One experienced team. No surprises.

Phase one

01 Scan + Sketch

We visit your property and capture it in full 3D using point cloud scanning technology. Existing conditions, levels, and structures measured once, measured right.

Phase two

02 Design and Price

Concept development, client review, and design refinement , built around your brief and your budget. You'll see your project take shape before anything is submitted.

Phase three

03 Approve and Build

Coordinated documentation, consultant liaison, and council submission managed end-to-end. We know Brisbane's approval system , and we keep your project on track.

Laser scanning Technology

Your property, captured in millimetres.

Traditional measuring tapes miss things. Our 3D laser scanning scanner doesn’t. We capture millions of data points in a single site visit — giving your project a foundation of absolute accuracy from day one.

Client Reviews

What Brisbane homeowners say.

    
 
 
         
   Jock Sinclair 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Can’t recommend Beau enough. He worked with us throughout the design process and offered great advice that helped us achieve the outcome we were looking for. Would happily work with him again.
  
 
        
   Dave Marrinan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Method Building Design did a fantastic job on our small extension. The process was smooth and professional. Highly recommend.
  
 
        
   David Scarce 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Beau and his team were engaged to design a carpoprt/garage at the front of our property. Beau was clear and concise in his communication and was able to talk through our design options given the limited space and proximity to the property boundry. Beau also assisted us with other professional contacts, including surveyor, pipe locator, engineer and certifier and was able to guide us through the whole design and approval process. Highly recommend his services.
  
 
        
   Leanne Tagney 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent work on my Brisbane renovation. The plans were fantastic and the process was smooth from start to finish.
  
 
        
   Andrew Booth 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service by Beau for our SDA build.  Understood the brief and exactly what we were looking for.  Easy to deal with and pricing was fair. Plenty of feedback along the way.
  
 
        
   Alex 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Worked with method drafting on our house extension plans. The drafting detail allowed us to embark on some complicated design and engineering features that have really added value to the house. Would recommend.
  
 
        
   Lola Dunmore 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service by Beau and his team.  Prompt and exactly what we were looking for.  Professional to deal with and pricing was fair.  Also recommended by our builder so that says it all.  Tks again Method Drafting.
  
 
        
   Emma Schumacher 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Beau was extremely helpful in the drafting process having never engaged a building designer before. He understood what we were looking to do, kept us updated with progress and delivered quality plans. Beau was very friendly to deal with, would definitely recommend!
  
 
        
   Nick M 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have been working closely with the team at Method Drafting for a number of years and are always impressed with the level of service and  professionalism that they deliver. Beau is friendly and helpful and always happy to work through those tricky details to find the best solution for his clients. His impressive portfolio of work speaks volumes. We are often recommending Beau to our own clients, friends and family.
  
 
        
   Daniel Veivers 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The work produced by Method Drafting is of a high quality, all aspects of the project are thought though to achieve the best outcome for the client from both aesthetic and cost effective requirements. Definitely Recommend.

Where We Work

Ready to move forward?

Method Building Design serves homeowners across Brisbane City Council, Moreton Bay Region, Logan City, Ipswich City and Redland City Council areas. From inner-city character homes to outer suburban new builds, we understand the planning codes that apply to your suburb.

Our team is particularly experienced with Brisbane City Council’s character overlay requirements, the heritage and streetscape rules that can make or break a renovation approval in suburbs like Paddington, Ashgrove, Red Hill and Bardon.

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