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Floorplan Reconstruction
No CAD files? No problem. We redraw your floor plan from scanned PDFs, photos, hand-drawn sketches, or low-resolution images into clean, scaled CAD drawings — ready to use as the base for your shop drawing package.
Pairs directly with NFASD fire alarm, security, and nurse call shop drawing services. Send us your source files and your system scope — we handle everything.
What a Reconstructed Floor Plan Looks Like
The sample below shows a reconstructed floor plan produced by NFASD from a scanned source document — clean walls, labeled rooms, scaled dimensions, and a layered layout ready for system design.
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When Do You Need Floorplan Reconstruction?
No CAD Files from the GC
The general contractor only provided a scanned PDF or printed set. We redraw the floor plan in CAD so you have a clean base for your shop drawings.
Old Building, No As-Builts
Renovation or retrofit project with no existing CAD drawings. We reconstruct the floor plan from field photos, hand sketches, or low-resolution scans.
Illegible or Low-Resolution Scans
The PDF you received is too blurry or low-resolution to use directly. We clean it up and redraw it as a usable, scaled CAD floor plan.
Architect Won't Release CAD Files
The architect of record won't provide DWG files. We reconstruct the floor plan from the issued-for-construction PDF so your project can move forward.
What's Included in Every Reconstruction
Every reconstructed floor plan is delivered as a clean, scaled, layered CAD file — ready for immediate use as a shop drawing base.
Clean CAD Floor Plan
Your scanned PDF, photo, or hand-drawn sketch is redrawn as a clean, scaled CAD floor plan — walls, doors, windows, room labels, and dimensions — ready for system design.
Scaled & Dimensioned Output
Reconstructed plans are scaled to match the original building dimensions. We verify scale against known reference dimensions wherever possible so device layouts are accurate.
Multi-Sheet Sets
We handle single-sheet plans and multi-floor building sets. Each floor is reconstructed as a separate sheet, numbered and titled to match your project conventions.
Room & Area Schedule
Optional room schedule listing each space by name, number, and approximate square footage — useful for device counts, bid estimates, and permit documentation.
Ready for System Design
Reconstructed plans are formatted and scaled for immediate use as the base drawing for fire alarm, security, nurse call, or any other low-voltage system shop drawing package.
How It Works
Send us what you have. We'll turn it into a clean, scaled CAD floor plan — fast.
Email Your Source Files
Send us whatever you have — scanned PDFs, photos of printed plans, hand-drawn sketches, or low-resolution images. Include the building name, address, number of floors, and any known dimensions or scale references.
We Assess & Quote
We review your source files and send back a quote based on building size, number of floors, and drawing complexity. Most quotes are returned same business day.
CAD Reconstruction
Our drafters redraw the floor plan in CAD — walls, doors, windows, room labels, and dimensions — scaled to match the original building. We flag any areas where source quality limits accuracy.
System Design
Reconstructed plans are ready for immediate use as the base drawing for the fire alarm, security, nurse call, or any other low-voltage system shop drawing package.
Drawing Package
The most common use case: you send us a scanned PDF and your system scope, and we handle both the floor plan reconstruction and the complete fire alarm, security, or nurse call shop drawing package — one project, one point of contact, one turnaround.
Why Contractors Choose NFASD
Frequently Asked Questions
What source files do you need for floorplan reconstruction?
We can work from almost anything — scanned PDFs, photos of printed plans, hand-drawn sketches, or low-resolution images. The better the source quality, the more accurate the reconstruction. If you have any known dimensions or a scale bar, include those too.
Can you reconstruct multi-floor buildings?
Yes. We handle single-sheet plans and multi-floor building sets of any size. Each floor is reconstructed as a separate sheet, numbered and titled to match your project conventions.
How accurate is the reconstructed floor plan?
Accuracy depends on the quality of your source files. When we have a scale bar, known dimensions, or a high-resolution scan, we can produce a very accurate reconstruction. When source quality is limited, we flag any areas of uncertainty in the delivered drawing.
Can I use the reconstructed floor plan as the base for an NFASD shop drawing package?
Yes — that's the most common use case. Many contractors send us a scanned PDF along with their system scope, and we handle both the floor plan reconstruction and the complete shop drawing package in one project.
Ready to Get Your Floor Plan Reconstructed?
Email your source files to Tom or JW — scanned PDF, photo, or sketch. We'll send back a quote same business day.