How it works at Tekenpunt
From the first idea to a granted building permit, in five clear steps. You know the fixed price upfront, 90% of our designs pass the aesthetic review first time, and you always have a single point of contact. We work across the Netherlands, from our office in Amsterdam.
From idea to approvable drawing
Every step is concrete and you always know where you stand. No surprises, no loose ends.
Intake and advice
We discuss your plans, assess feasibility and check whether a permit is required. That same day you receive a quote with a fixed price, so you know exactly where you stand.
- Free feasibility check
- Check permit requirement
- Fixed price, no additional charges
- By phone, email or WhatsApp
Survey of the existing situation
We record the existing property to scale. This can be done via a site visit with a 3D scan, or you supply photos, measurements and any existing construction drawings yourself. That way we work from a reliable base.
- Home visit with 3D scan
- Or supply your own photos
- Existing drawings welcome
- Dimensionally accurate foundation for the design
Drawing in CAD
We draw floor plans, elevations and sections to scale in CAD, with an area calculation in accordance with NEN 2580. You receive a first version for review and we incorporate your feedback in a revision round.
- Floor plans, elevations and sections
- Floor area according to NEN 2580
- Existing and new side by side
- First draft for review
3D, details and aesthetic review pre-assessment
We produce a 3D impression and the required detail drawings, and assess the design in advance against your municipality's aesthetic policy. It is precisely this preliminary research that means 90% of our applications pass aesthetic review first time.
- 3D impression of the result
- Detail and principle details
- Assessment against the aesthetic policy
- 90% through aesthetic review first time
Delivery of the complete package
You receive the complete set as PDF and editable DWG. Revisions within the agreed scope are included, and if the aesthetic review requests a change, we correct it free of charge until the drawing is approved. After that you can apply immediately or proceed to construction.
- Delivered as PDF and DWG
- Revisions included within the agreed scope
- Aesthetic review corrections free of charge
- Ready to submit or to build
Four things that are always guaranteed
No small print. This is what you get on every project, regardless of size.
Fixed price upfront
You receive a fixed-price quote. You pay what we agreed, with no additional charges afterwards.
90% through aesthetic review first time
Thanks to our aesthetic review pre-screening, the vast majority of applications pass the review in one go.
Revisions included
Adjustments within the agreed scope and aesthetic review corrections are free of charge until the drawing is fully approved.
One dedicated point of contact
From intake to delivery you have the same point of contact. Short lines of communication and no unnecessary referrals.
How long does the whole process take?
We typically complete the drawing itself within four weeks. If a building permit is required, the municipal decision period is added on top of that.
Standard lead time for the drawings, from survey to delivery of the complete set.
In a hurry? With express service we deliver the drawing within 1 to 2 weeks, at an additional charge.
If a building permit is required, the municipality's decision period of approximately 8 weeks applies, separate from our drawing work.
* Lead times are indicative and depend on the scope of the project and the speed of response to interim feedback. The municipality's decision period is independent of Tekenpunt.
Questions about the process
Q01Do I need to be present for the site survey?
That is possible but not always necessary. For a home visit with a 3D scan we come at a time that suits you. If you prefer to supply your own photos and measurements, we work with those. We will let you know exactly which information we need.
Q02What if the drawing is not approved straight away?
No problem. After the first version we incorporate your feedback in a revision round. Revisions within the agreed scope are included in the price. If the aesthetic review committee requests a change, we correct it free of charge until the drawing is approved.
Q03Do you also submit the building permit on my behalf?
Yes, if you want that we handle the complete building permit application with your municipality. We check the design against the aesthetic policy in advance, which means 90% passes the aesthetic review first time. The municipal decision period of approximately 8 weeks is separate from our work.
Q04Do you work across the Netherlands?
Yes. Our office is in Amsterdam, but we draw for projects across the Netherlands. We do the drawing work remotely and submit any permit to your municipality. For every municipality we know or check the aesthetic policy.
Take the first step
Send us your plans and you will receive a fixed-price quote the same day. Free advice on feasibility and permitting. No obligation.