▲ Service area · RotterdamPLAN N°ROT-2026 / NATIONAL
Construction drawings made in Rotterdam
Een bouwtekening, omgevingsvergunning of constructieberekening nodig in Rotterdam? Tekenpunt levert vergunbare tekeningen vanaf €445, meestal binnen 0-3 weken (spoed 0-2 weken), en 90% gaat in één keer door welstand. We werken voor heel Rotterdam en omgeving op afstand, en kennen de welstandsnota van de gemeente.
Permit-ready drawings for Rotterdam and surroundings
Doordat de binnenstad bij het bombardement van mei 1940 grotendeels werd verwoest, kent Rotterdam veel wederopbouwarchitectuur uit de jaren na de oorlog, naast vooroorlogse woonwijken zoals Hillegersberg en Blijdorp. Een bouwtekening laten maken in Rotterdam kost bij Tekenpunt vanaf €445. We leveren vergunbare bouwtekeningen, omgevingsvergunningen en constructieberekeningen door heel Rotterdam en de regio Rijnmond, meestal binnen 0-3 weken (spoed 0-2 weken), en 90% gaat in één keer door de welstandstoets.
Whether you live in Rotterdam or elsewhere in the Rijnmond region: 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 Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam
This determines which renovations are common in Rotterdam and how best to set up an application.
Common renovations in Rotterdam
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 Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam
Since 1 January 2024, Rotterdam has assessed building plans for aesthetic review via the zoning plan under the Omgevingswet, using the spatial quality requirements from the aesthetic review policy. Stricter requirements apply to monuments and protected townscapes such as Historisch Delfshaven, so a permit-ready construction drawing that aligns with these requirements prevents delays. We check those requirements in advance, which means 90% of our designs pass first time.
How your application works in Rotterdam
Your application in Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam or elsewhere in the regio Rijnmond, 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 Rotterdam, 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 Rotterdam?
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 Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam
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 Rotterdam and surroundings
Rotterdam combines post-war reconstruction architecture from the years after 1940 with pre-war residential neighbourhoods such as Hillegersberg and the harbour areas on Zuid. The post-war districts often offer scope for a roof extension or ground-floor extension, while for pre-war properties and robust flat construction a structural calculation is more often required. For listed parts and the protected Historisch Delfshaven, a stricter aesthetic review also applies.
The town and its districts on the map
Neighbourhoods in Rotterdam
We provide construction drawings, building permits and structural calculations in all districts of Rotterdam. Housing stock varies by neighbourhood, and with it the typical renovation and aesthetic review requirements.
Our service area extends to the municipalities around Rotterdam. There too we work remotely and submit the building permit to the relevant municipality.
SchiedamDirectly west of Rotterdam, a compact city with a historic centre and pre-war residential neighbourhoods.
VlaardingenTo the west along the Nieuwe Maas, a port city with post-war residential areas and older city-centre buildings.
Capelle aan den IJsselDirectly east of Rotterdam, a largely post-war and VINEX municipality with many family homes.
BarendrechtSouth of the city, a growing municipality with predominantly post-war and newer residential districts.
SpijkenisseTo the southwest on Voorne-Putten, a post-war growth centre with spacious residential areas and family homes.
RidderkerkSoutheast along the river, a residential municipality with post-war districts and a village centre.
Krimpen aan den IJsselTo the east along the Hollandse IJssel, a compact residential municipality with predominantly post-war buildings.
DelftNorth-west towards Den Haag, a historic city with a monumental city centre and pre-war residential neighbourhoods.
Aesthetic review in Rotterdam. Since 1 January 2024, Rotterdam assesses building plans for aesthetic quality through the zoning plan under the Environment and Planning Act, using the spatial quality requirements from the aesthetic policy. Stricter requirements apply to listed buildings and protected townscapes such as Historisch Delfshaven, so a permit-ready drawing that aligns with these prevents delays.
§07 Province
Other cities in Zuid-Holland
Tekenpunt works throughout Zuid-Holland. See also our page for construction drawings and permits in these cities:
How we approached it: adding a storey in Rotterdam
A full extra storey was added to a 1950s staircase-access apartment block in Rotterdam-Zuid. We handled the design, the structural calculation for the new level and the building permit, including guidance through the homeowners association decision process and coordination with the municipality of Rotterdam.
TypeAdding a storey
LocationRotterdam
Lead timePermit 11 weeks
Year2024
Example project in Rotterdam · we handle similar work in and around Rotterdam.
Een vergunbare bouwtekening voor je verbouwing in Rotterdam vanaf €445: plattegronden, gevels en doorsneden waar de gemeente Rotterdam en je aannemer direct mee verder kunnen.
The complete building permit for Rotterdam: we prepare the file, submit it via the Environment Desk (Omgevingsloket) to the municipality of Rotterdam and arrange the aesthetic review in advance.
Structural calculations for your renovation in Rotterdam by our KIWA-certified structural engineer: load-bearing beams, steel and foundations, safe and inspected.
In a hurry with your renovation in Rotterdam? 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 Rotterdam. You will receive the exact price after a free intake, always fixed in advance and without additional billing.
We verzorgden tot nu toe 81 projecten in Rotterdam, sinds 2016. Een greep uit de recente verbouwingen waarvoor we tekenden:
Dormer2026
Dormer2026
Garage conversion2026
Care annex2026
Ridge raising2026
Extension2026
Extension2026
Dormer2025
Dormer2025
§14 Existing drawing
Requesting an old construction drawing in Rotterdam
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.
§15 Frequently asked questions
Construction drawings in Rotterdam: frequently asked questions
Q01Do you also work in Rotterdam?
Yes. We draw for all of Rotterdam and the surrounding area. We work remotely and submit the building permit to the municipality of Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam?
Een vergunbare tekening start vanaf €445; de exacte prijs hangt af van het type verbouwing en de omvang. Bereken je prijs via de calculator op de type-pagina of vraag een vrijblijvende offerte aan.
Q04How long does a building permit take in Rotterdam?
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 Rotterdam?
Since 1 January 2024, building plans in Rotterdam are assessed for aesthetic quality via the zoning plan under the Environment and Planning Act, with the spatial quality requirements set out in the municipality's aesthetic policy.
§16 Getting started in Rotterdam
Your renovation in Rotterdam?
Whether you live in Rotterdam or anywhere else in the Rijnmond region: we handle design, structural engineering and permits from A to Z. Since 2016, 800+ projects. A no-obligation quote as soon as possible.