Software for building plans and structural diagrams

[RonBowater]

I'm starting to draw up some plans for a new extension and would like to do it on the computer rather than a drawing board.

Can anyone recommend and free or reasonably cheap software to do this please ? I suppose that I could use Powerpoint at a pinch but there must be
packages available more suited to the task.

Thanks
Ron

 

[Ejaz]

this software is Free but you can pay extra to upgrade to a version with more features (Draft IT PLus) for about £20

http://www.cadlogic.com/products/draftit/

this is money well spent, i used this to produce drawings for a structural engineer and also submitted and passed planning, save me about £400 compared to employing an architect!

don't forget to show you drawings to you localplanning officer, they will give you guidane of what is required if you are seeking a certificate of lawful development or full planning permission.

 

[hotrod]

Google Sketchup is free and seems very popular with many of the forum users:-

http://sketchup.google.com

 

[DevilDamo]

I may have copies of AutoCAD at home

I'm also in Hampshire