Need a construction drawing, building permit or structural calculation in Almere? Tekenpunt delivers permit-ready drawings from €595, usually within 0-3 weeks (express 0-2 weeks), and 90% pass the aesthetic review first time. We work for all of Almere and the surrounding area remotely, and know the municipality's aesthetic policy.
Almere is a planned growth city in the Zuidelijk Flevoland polder, where the first homes were delivered in 1976 in Almere Haven, making the housing stock relatively young and largely dating from the 1970s onwards. A construction drawing in Almere starts at €595 with Tekenpunt. We deliver permit-ready construction drawings, building permit applications and structural calculations throughout Almere and Zuidelijk Flevoland, usually within 0-3 weeks (urgent: 1-2 weeks), and 90% pass the aesthetic review first time.
Whether you live in Almere or elsewhere in Southern Flevoland: we handle the complete process from sketch to permit. Construction drawings, building permits, structural calculations and 3D visualisations, at a fixed price upfront.
We carry out the drawing work digitally and remotely and submit the application to the municipality of Almere. We know the local aesthetic and planning rules, so your plan passes the review first time. Where needed, our KIWA-certified structural engineer handles the calculation.
§02 Local
Renovating in Almere
This determines which renovations are common in Almere and how best to set up an application.
Common renovations in Almere
Whether it concerns a dormer, a extension, a roof extension or the converting the loft: for each type we supply a permit-ready construction drawing that suits the homes in Almere and the requirements of the municipality. Are you unsure whether your renovation is permit-required? In our knowledge base read what is permit-free.
Aesthetic review in Almere
In Almere, many residential areas are in principle permit-free for aesthetic review purposes according to the aesthetic review policy, while city centres and main infrastructure are assessed against aesthetic review criteria. Bear in mind that when renovating the emphasis is mainly on the zoning plan and the structural calculation, and check in advance whether your location is permit-free for aesthetic review. We check those requirements in advance, which means 90% of our designs pass first time.
How your application works in Almere
Your application in Almere follows a fixed set of steps: a free intake, the design with an aesthetic review check in advance, a structural calculation by our KIWA-certified structural engineer where needed, and then we submit the building permit to the municipality of Almere. The drawing work is done digitally and remotely, and you follow every step in your own online file, from quote to completion. Whether you live in Almere or elsewhere in Zuidelijk Flevoland, you pay the same fixed price upfront.
§03 What you get
What you submit to the municipality
A permit-ready construction drawing is more than just a plan. For your application in Almere, we provide the complete set of documents the municipality needs to assess your request.
Floor plans: existing & proposedThe existing and proposed layouts drawn to scale, with dimensions, areas and the function of each room.
Facade elevationsAll facades before and after the renovation, so the municipality can assess the streetscape and aesthetics committee requirements.
SectionsVertical sections showing heights, datum levels and the build-up of floors, walls and roof.
Site planYour property on the cadastral base map with a north arrow, plot boundaries and distances to the property boundary.
Detail & principle drawingsConnection details and structural principles as required by the municipality or structural engineer.
Structural principleWhere required, a structural overview with a KIWA-certified structural calculation if the municipality demands one.
§04 Permit required?
Do you need a permit in Almere?
Since the Environment and Planning Act came into force (1 January 2024), you apply for an environmental permit (planning permission) through the Environment Desk. Some renovations are permit-free, others require a permit. We carry out the permit check upfront so you know exactly where you stand.
Whether you can build without a permit depends on where the structure is located (the rear-garden zone), the height and the distance to the property boundary, and the municipality's environment and planning policy. A rear dormer or small extension is often permit-free; a roof extension, a front extension or work on a listed building almost never is. Even permit-free construction must comply with the technical building requirements of the Buildings Decree (Bbl).
If a permit is required, the standard procedure applies: the municipality decides within 8 weeks, with a one-off extension of 6 weeks. Your plans are assessed against the Buildings Decree (Bbl), the environment and planning policy, and the aesthetics committee criteria. In Almere we know and check the aesthetics policy from the municipality in advance, so your design passes the assessment first time. Read more about the applying for an environmental permit.
§05 Quick check
Do the permit check for Almere
Answer three questions for an instant indication of whether you can build permit-free. Based on the national rules (Environment and Planning Act/Bbl); we always confirm it with a free check.
§06 Service area
Construction drawings in Almere and surroundings
Almere is a planned growth city in southern Flevoland, where the first homes were completed in 1976 in Almere Haven. The housing stock is therefore relatively young and largely low-rise, with many plots offering scope for an extension, roof extension or dormer. Because many residential areas are free from aesthetic review requirements, the emphasis when renovating often lies on the zoning plan and the structure rather than on appearance.
The town and its districts on the map
Districts in Almere
We provide construction drawings, building permits and structural calculations in all neighbourhoods of Almere. The housing stock varies by area, and with it the typical renovation and aesthetic review requirements.
Our service area extends to the municipalities around Almere. There too we work remotely and submit the building permit to the relevant municipality.
LelystadNortheast of Almere, the provincial capital with a young, spaciously laid-out housing stock.
ZeewoldeEast of Almere, a young polder village with many ground-level homes and a green layout.
HuizenSouth of Almere on the Gooimeer, a town in the Gooi with a mix of older and post-war neighbourhoods.
BlaricumSouth of Almere, a green Gooi village with many detached homes and a rural character.
NaardenSouth of Almere, a fortified town in het Gooi and a popular green place to live.
MuidenSouthwest of Almere on the Vecht, a historic small town with partly listed buildings.
WeespTo the southwest of Almere, a historic core on the Vecht with pre-war buildings and newer residential areas.
DiemenWest of Almere, bordering Amsterdam with a mix of post-war and recent housing.
AmsterdamWest of Almere, the capital with a housing stock ranging from canal houses to pre-war urban extensions.
Aesthetic review in Almere. In Almere, many residential areas are in principle exempt from aesthetic review under the aesthetic policy, while city centres and main infrastructure are assessed against aesthetic criteria. When renovating, expect the focus to be primarily on the zoning plan and the structure, and check in advance whether your location is exempt from aesthetic review.
§07 Province
Other cities in Flevoland
Tekenpunt works throughout Flevoland. Also see our page for construction drawings and permits in these cities:
A 1980s gallery-access apartment block in Almere-Stad gained a complete extra storey of 48 m². We handled the lightweight steel frame design, the structural calculation and the building permit application. Partly thanks to the active Almere roof-extension scheme, the permit was granted quickly.
TypeAdding a storey
LocationAlmere
Lead timeBuilding permit 9 weeks
Year2025
Example project in Almere · we handle similar work in and around Almere.
A permit-ready construction drawing for your renovation in Almere from €595: floor plans, elevations and sections the municipality of Almere and your contractor can work with directly.
The complete building permit for Almere: we prepare the file, submit it via the Environment Desk (Omgevingsloket) to the municipality of Almere and arrange the aesthetic review in advance.
Structural calculations for your renovation in Almere by our KIWA-certified structural engineer: load-bearing beams, steel and foundations, safe and inspected.
In a hurry with your renovation in Almere? We deliver an express drawing in 0-2 weeks at an additional charge, so your permit application can go out sooner.
Choose your renovation for the starting price of the drawing work in Almere. You will receive the exact price after a free intake, always fixed in advance and without additional billing.
Looking for the existing construction drawing of your home? You can request it from the municipality: usually via the (city) archive or the building-file desk, often digitally and sometimes for a small fee. A useful starting point to get to know your home.
Please note: archive drawings are often outdated and regularly differ from the actual situation. For a permit application or renovation they are rarely directly usable.
Planning a renovation? Then you need an up-to-date, permit-ready drawing. We measure your home and draw the existing and new situation in full, including the permit application. Request a free quote.
§14 Frequently asked questions
Construction drawings in Almere: frequently asked questions
Q01Do you also work in Almere?
Yes. We draw for all of Almere and the surrounding area. We work remotely and submit the building permit to the municipality of Almere. We know or check the aesthetic policy for that municipality.
Q02Can I request the old construction drawing of my home?
Yes, from the municipality: usually via the (city) archive or the building-file desk, often digitally and sometimes for a small fee. Note: archive drawings are often outdated; for a renovation or permit application you need an up-to-date drawing and that is what we make.
Q03What does a construction drawing cost in Almere?
A permit-ready drawing starts from €595; the exact price depends on the type and scope of the renovation. Calculate your price via the calculator on the type page or request a no-obligation quote.
Q04How long does a building permit take in Almere?
The statutory period is 8 weeks (standard procedure, Environment and Planning Act), with a possible 6-week extension. Our applications are prepared so thoroughly that they are typically approved first time.
Q05How does aesthetic review work in Almere?
According to the municipal aesthetic policy, new and existing residential areas in Almere are in principle exempt from aesthetic review, while building activities in areas such as the city centres and along the main infrastructure are subject to aesthetic criteria.
§15 Getting started in Almere
Your renovation in Almere?
Whether you live in Almere or anywhere else in southern Flevoland: we handle design, structural engineering and permits from A to Z. Since 2016, 800+ projects. A no-obligation quote within 1 business day.