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Schematic floor plan vs. full CAD drawing
A schematic plan shows rooms, walls and main dimensions. A CAD drawing is an editable technical file with every opening, level and detail your team needs to design.
| Schematic plan | CAD drawing | |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | With the scan, 1 extra day | Quoted, usually 1–2 weeks |
| Editable | No, PDF and PNG | Yes, DWG |
| Detail | Rooms and overall dimensions | Openings, levels, sections on request |
| Good for | Listings, briefs, space planning | Design and construction |
| Price | From 450 SAR | Per project |
Our view
Which should you choose?
For marketing and early planning, the schematic plan is enough. For design and construction, order CAD drawings from the point cloud.
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