Digitalization of building plans – why is it important and how can Ruut24 help?
- Remy Mägi
- May 2
- 3 min read
In today's world where much of the real estate information exchange is done digitally, it is important that plans and drawings are also in high-quality digital form. Digitizing building plans is not just about scanning images - it is a process of converting hand-drawn plans or old PDFs into accurate, scaled, and professional digital drawings.
What is digitalization of building plans?
Many people, especially real estate developers, brokers or apartment owners, encounter a situation where the existing plan is outdated, hand-drawn or a low-quality scan. A digital drawing, on the other hand:
looks professional;
are scaled with dimensions;
suitable for presentation in real estate advertisements, construction documents or application materials.
Ruut24 offers a service that turns hand-drawn plans and vague PDFs into clear and correct digital plans that can be used both in Estonia and internationally.
Case study: digitalization of the attic and floor plan
Recently, a client approached us to organize the documentation of his apartment. All he had left was a very old drawing of the attic and the ground plan. The scanned image was blurry and inaccurate in scale. Our team created a completely updated and scaled digital plan based on the existing old drawing. At the client's request, we also made minor corrections to the plan: unnecessary objects were removed and missing dimensions were added.
This project shows well how professional sketch digitization can help turn sketches into a real tool when selling a property or in a renovation project.
When to order the digitalization of a house plan?
If you have a paper drawing , sketch, or even a photo of a sketch taken with your phone, it makes sense to consider a house plan digitization service. This is especially useful if:
The plan is required for advertising on a real estate portal (e.g. kv.ee , city24.ee , kinnisvara24.ee ); We can also make a simplified plan from existing drawings;
you want to provide accurate source information to an architect, builder or interior designer;
A digitized plan allows you to avoid the confusion that can arise with off-scale hand drawings or half-scanned PDFs.
Floor plan digitalization – the ideal solution for multiple levels
Many buildings are multi-storey – the main floor, basement and attic require separate drawings. Floor plan digitisation is a service that allows each level to be presented clearly and separately. Each plan contains the necessary information about doors, windows, stairs, wet rooms and other room functions.
Our plans are suitable for small apartments as well as large private houses and commercial buildings. We also offer a single set of drawings for all floors if required.
PDF drawing digitization – from an old file to a new digital plan
In many cases, we are sent PDF files that were once created by scanning or old drawings received from an architectural firm. Often, these PDFs are either inaccurate, of low quality, or do not contain the desired details. Digitizing a PDF drawing means that we create a new, clean, to-scale plan from that file, suitable for use today in both print and online.
Why choose Ruut24?
Ruut24 specializes in digital drafting services and we work with clients all over Europe. Our strengths:
Fast turnaround time – plans are usually completed in 1–3 business days.
Customer-centric approach – we always take your exact wishes into account.
Flexibility – we process all file formats (PDF, JPG, hand drawing, scan).
International experience – we serve clients all over the world, including Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Germany.
If you want to turn your drawings into a professional digital plan, write to us today!
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