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Small Fish Drafting LLC

Arizona

ADU Builders, ADU Designers

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https://www.smallfishdraftingllc.com/

Small Fish Drafting LLC is an Arizona-based residential drafting and permit design company founded by Jeremiah Ward in 2004. The company specializes in residential design, drafting, and permit coordination services, helping homeowners move projects from initial concepts through municipal approval with a more streamlined and manageable process.

Jeremiah Ward’s background in architecture and residential planning began early. Inspired by his father, who worked as a building inspector and plans examiner for the City of Scottsdale, he developed an interest in floor plans and home design as a child. That early interest evolved into formal architectural studies at Glendale Community College, where he majored in Architecture and transitioned from hand-drawn plans into Computer Aided Drafting (CAD).

After spending time working within a traditional architectural firm environment, Jeremiah launched Small Fish Drafting LLC independently. The company name reflects the experience of starting small within a highly competitive industry — a “small fish in a big pond.”

Residential Drafting and Permit Services

Small Fish Drafting LLC focuses on helping homeowners navigate the design and permitting side of residential construction projects. Their services are especially relevant for homeowners planning:

Accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
Casitas and guesthouses
Home additions
Garage conversions
Remodels and renovations
Custom residential floor plans

As a residential drafting company working closely with permitting requirements, Small Fish Drafting helps bridge the gap between concept design and municipal approval.

Design-to-Permit Project Management

One of the company’s core focuses is simplifying the often complicated permitting process for homeowners. Building department requirements, online permit portals, zoning regulations, electronic plan submissions, and building code compliance can quickly become overwhelming for clients unfamiliar with the process.

Small Fish Drafting manages projects from initial design through permit approval, helping homeowners navigate:

Drafting and floor plan creation
CAD-based residential design
Permit-ready construction documents
Electronic plan submissions
Building code compliance
Coordination with local jurisdictions

By handling these components internally, the company aims to reduce confusion and delays during the approval process.

Experience with Arizona Residential Design

Because of Jeremiah Ward’s background and local experience, Small Fish Drafting brings familiarity with Arizona residential construction standards and permitting expectations. Their work is particularly useful for homeowners who need professional drawings and permit coordination without hiring a large architectural firm for smaller-scale residential projects.

For homeowners planning an ADU, casita, garage conversion, or residential addition, Small Fish Drafting LLC offers a practical design-and-permitting resource focused on making the process more approachable and manageable from start to finish.

Business Hours

Monday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Service Area

Arizona

Avondale, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

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