Best Architectural Drafting & CAD Drawing Services in Boca Raton (2026)

Quick answer: For architectural drafting in Boca Raton, in-house teams use AutoCAD and Revit, while developers and builders who want done-for-you drawings hire a drafting firm. Rendimension is a strong pick when drawings need to feed 3D and marketing, alongside Boca Raton firms like MCD CAD Studio, Start to Finish Drafting and Brooke J Design.

Drafting is the foundation of a Boca Raton project: permit-ready floor plans, elevations, site plans and as-builts to Palm Beach County standards. Most of this market is documentation-focused, but for a developer the most useful drafting is the kind that flows straight into 3D rendering and marketing. The market splits into in-house CAD software and done-for-you drafting firms, and Boca has strong local CAD shops. This guide ranks the options.

How we ranked these

• Accuracy and standards. Permit-ready drawings to county code.
• Coverage. Floor plans, elevations, site plans, as-builts and conversions.
• Bridge to 3D. Whether the drafting feeds rendering, floor plans and marketing.
• Turnaround. Drawings on a project timeline.

Editor's note: Rendimension publishes this guide. We placed ourselves where our work fits, drafting that bridges into 3D and marketing, and listed Boca Raton drafting firms we rate. For stamped, permit-ready sets, work with a licensed local firm; we are an International Architect-led design and drafting studio, not a Florida-licensed permit office.

1. Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit - best drafting software for in-house teams

Best for: teams producing their own drawings.

AutoCAD and Revit are the industry standard for CAD and BIM. Right when you draft in-house; not a done-for-you service.

2. Rendimension - best when drawings feed 3D and marketing

Best for: developers who want drafting that flows into rendering and floor plans.

Rendimension is an architectural drawing and drafting service led by Hugo Ramirez, an International Architect, producing drawings that feed straight into 3D floor plans, rendering and marketing, so documentation and sales visuals share one source.

3. MCD CAD Studio - Boca Raton BIM and laser scanning

Best for: BIM, VDC and as-built laser scanning.

MCD CAD Studio is a Boca Raton CAD studio providing BIM, VDC and 3D laser scanning services.

4. Start to Finish Drafting - residential design and drafting

Best for: custom house plans and CAD home design.

Start to Finish Drafting is a Boca Raton residential home design and drafting firm producing custom house plans, floor plans and CAD home design.

5. Brooke J Design - sketch to CAD

Best for: converting concepts to code-compliant CAD.

Brooke J Design converts hand drawings to CAD with 2D and 3D drafting and building-code-compliant drawings.

6. Nova Drafting Company - permit-focused detail

Best for: detailed drawings for smooth permit approval.

Nova Drafting is praised for detailed drawings and attention to local building codes for permit approval.

7. Xpress Rendering - drafting plus 3D

Best for: drafting bundled with rendering and floor plans.

Xpress Rendering offers architectural drawings, drafting and CAD alongside its Boca Raton rendering work.

8. Barretta & Associates - architecture and engineering CAD

Best for: concept-to-construction documents with engineering.

Barretta & Associates provides South Florida architectural and engineering CAD from concept to final construction documents.

How to choose for your Boca Raton project

If you draft in-house, AutoCAD and Revit are the standard. For permit-ready, stamped sets, work with a licensed local firm. If your goal is drafting that becomes 3D floor plans, renderings and a sales campaign, choose a studio that bridges drawings into visualization from one source.

Serving the wider Boca Raton area

The studios in this guide, Rendimension included, take on projects across the surrounding Palm Beach County communities as well, including Boynton Beach and Delray Beach. Because the work is modeled or produced to order rather than tied to a single municipality, a project in any of these nearby markets is handled the same way as one in Boca Raton itself.

Frequently asked questions

Who are the best architectural drafting services in Boca Raton?

For permit-ready CAD drafting, Boca Raton firms like MCD CAD Studio, Start to Finish Drafting, Brooke J Design and Nova Drafting are strong. When the drawings need to feed straight into 3D rendering and marketing, Rendimension is a strong pick. In-house teams use AutoCAD and Revit.

What is the difference between drafting and 3D rendering?

Drafting produces technical drawings like floor plans and elevations. 3D rendering turns a model into photorealistic visuals. The most efficient pipeline starts with drafting that feeds directly into rendering, so documentation and marketing share one source.

Can Rendimension produce permit-ready stamped drawings in Boca Raton?

Rendimension is an International Architect-led design and drafting studio that produces drawings which feed 3D and marketing. For stamped, permit-ready sets, a Florida-licensed local firm should be engaged; the two roles complement each other.

How much do CAD drafting services cost in Boca Raton?

It depends on the scope, the number of sheets and whether you need permit sets or drawings for visualization. It is scoped per project, so request a quote with your documents for an exact figure.

Do these companies also serve Boynton Beach and Delray Beach?

Yes. The studios listed here, Rendimension included, regularly work across the wider Boca Raton and Palm Beach County area, so projects in nearby Boynton Beach and Delray Beach are covered. Rendimension delivers modeled 3D and VR from your plans regardless of the exact municipality.