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address: "Austin, Texas 78746, United States"
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# Hands-On Permits & Drafting

Original Houzz profile: [Hands-On Permits & Drafting](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/hands-on-permits-and-drafting-pfvwus-pf~791934584)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Building Designers and Drafters
- **Location:** Austin, TX
- **Serves:** Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Buda, Bee Cave, Shady Hollow, Lost Creek, West Lake Hills, Barton Creek, Onion Creek, Manchaca, Rollingwood, Sunset Valley, Hays, Del Valle, Mc Neil
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2023–2024), for Service.

## About

Hands-On Permits & Drafting is happy to help you through the start to finish of your project. We offer drafting/design services for residential or small commercial remodels and additions, and our expertise of IRC codes often cuts design and regulatory review times in half. We also can take care of the permit process from beginning to finish, relying on our expertise of the City's review procedures and strong relationships with the City staff to expedite your permits through the regulatory review process.

### Services Provided

- 3D Rendering
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Architectural Design
- Architectural Drawings
- Barn Design & Construction
- Building Design
- Custom Homes
- Design Consultation
- Drafting
- Floor Plans
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Handicap-Accessible Design
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Home Gym Design & Construction
- Home Remodeling
- House Plans
- Land Surveying
- Modular Home Additions
- Multigenerational Homes
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Site Planning
- Staircase Design
- Structural Engineering
- Sustainable Design
- Universal Design

### Areas Served

- Austin
- Round Rock
- Georgetown
- Pflugerville
- Buda
- Bee Cave
- Shady Hollow
- Lost Creek
- West Lake Hills
- Barton Creek
- Onion Creek
- Manchaca
- Rollingwood
- Sunset Valley
- Hays
- Del Valle
- Mc Neil

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Hands-On Permits & Drafting |
| Address | Austin, Texas 78746, United States |
| Phone | (512) 758-9283 |
| Website | http://handsonpermits.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 1 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Hands-On Permits & Drafting](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/hands-on-permits-and-drafting-pfvwus-pf~791934584)
- **Website:** http://handsonpermits.com
- **Phone:** (512) 758-9283

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Certified AutoCAD Draftsman

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2023–2024), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### All 3 reviews

**★★★★★ — Aaron Rochlen, May 2023**

> Carissa was absolutely amazing with all steps of the permitting process. Without question she helped us expedite the city permitting process. With her help we had absolutely ZERO problems. Communication was excellent, clear, and her predictions were spot on perfect!  Very strong interpersonally as well.

**★★★★★ — Devin Pigera, Aug. 2022**

> I needed some as-built floor plans for a home remodel. Nick was exceptional. Showed up right on time, concise with his work, and just a cool guy to talk to. He took the time to hear my remodel ideas and provided some great feedback around material and acoustics that I didn’t think about. The deliverables were exactly what I needed. Highly recommend this guy!

**★★★★★ — HU-104424568, April 2022**

> Carissa was amazing: responsive, knowledgeable, yet personable. Carissa assisted my wife and me with our City of Austin permitting process in the busy 78704 zip code. Offering a turn-key solution, Carissa took care of all the communications with the city, the contractors, and all parties involved.  If we ever have to obtain another permit, we will call Carissa, and know things are being handled.  Whether you work full time, have young children, or even work a part-time job, the time and stress Carissa saves you and your family will pay dividends.

## Selected projects

- [As-Builts](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/as-builts-pj-vj~6805991)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 7
- [Addition/Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/addition-remodel-pj-vj~6805989)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 9
- [Porch/Garage Conversion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/porch-garage-conversion-pj-vj~6805997)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 11
- [Site/Tree Plans](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/site-tree-plans-pj-vj~6805993)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 4
- [Interior Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/interior-remodel-pj-vj~6805998)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 8
- [Miscellaneous](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/miscellaneous-pj-vj~6805999)
  - Location: Austin, TX
  - Photos: 5

[See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/building-designers-and-drafters/hands-on-permits-and-drafting-pfvwus-pf~791934584)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-15.*