Services

Schematic Drawings

At Outsource CAD we complete schematic and other electrical, mechanical layout drawings.

At OutsourceCAD, we deliver professional schematic drawing services to support architects, MEP engineers, and construction professionals with clear, simplified diagrams that communicate complex systems effectively. Schematic drawings are essential for design development, coordination, and compliance across a range of sectors, and our team ensures every diagram is accurate, easy to interpret, and tailored to your project standards.

We create 2D schematic drawings for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems, including wiring diagrams, riser diagrams, fire alarm schematics, heating and ventilation layouts, and pipework flow diagrams. Whether you’re preparing submissions for regulatory approval or setting the foundation for detailed design, our schematics help identify system routes, connections, and key components early in the process—reducing coordination issues and improving clarity across teams.

Clients across the UK, Ireland, and internationally rely on OutsourceCAD for precise and consistent schematic drafting. We work from your sketches, redlines, or concept layouts to deliver high-quality CAD files formatted to your requirements. Whether as part of a full drawing package or a standalone service, our schematic drawings help you present essential system information clearly and professionally at every stage of the project lifecycle.

Current projects include:

  • Detailed 2D AutoCAD drawings for the Telecoms sector across the UK
  • Mechanical Drawings & Electrical Drawings for clients within the Construction sector
  • 2D AutoCAD drawings for one of Canada’s biggest home builders
  • 2D AutoCAD as built drawings

We ensure our CAD design service meets our clients specific requirements for a given project, tailoring our CAD standards to match theirs. Our experienced team of in-house 2D CAD technicians work to an exceptionally high standard of quality and always meet delivery timeframes.

Why Choose US

Why Choose OutsourceCAD?

Our friendly experts deliver cost‐effective, bespoke solutions that streamline your process and support your business growth. Let us handle your CAD needs so you can focus on success.

UK Based Team

We have in-house expertise in a variety of professions which allows us to provide complete CAD service solutions to a wide range of sectors.

Client Centric Focus

We view our clients as partners not simply outsourcing. We work with some of the most well known companies in UK, America and beyond.

Quality First

We operate a quality first approach, meaning we have checklists and QA checkers to ensure we submit the best quality to our clients.

SLA Driven

We monitor all our work to ensure we meet your deadlines whilst still maintaining quality. All work is shown on online shared trackers.

OUR clients

Trusted by well known clients across industries

We have the privilege of working with some of the most well known clients in UK, America and beyond. We view our clients as partners and work collaboratively with them to achieve results.

Discuss your CAD requirements with us

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a schematic drawing?

A schematic drawing is a simplified technical diagram that shows the components of a system and how they connect, without representing the physical layout or scale. Common types include electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, plumbing schematics, HVAC flow diagrams, and fire alarm schematics. They are essential for design development, regulatory submissions, and construction coordination.

What types of schematic drawings does Outsource CAD produce?

We produce wiring diagrams, single line diagrams, riser diagrams, fire alarm schematics, heating and ventilation layouts, pipework flow diagrams, and process schematics for commercial, industrial, and residential projects across the UK.

What is the difference between a schematic drawing and a P&ID drawing?

A schematic shows the logical layout and connectivity of a system in simplified form. A P&ID is a specific type of schematic used in process engineering that follows strict ISO and ISA standards, showing all piping, instrumentation, valves, and control devices in detail. P&IDs are used in oil and gas and process industries; schematics are used more broadly across electrical, mechanical, and building services engineering.

What do I need to provide for schematic drawing services?

We can work from hand sketches, redline markups, concept layouts, existing drawings in any format, or verbal briefs. Our team will discuss your requirements before starting to ensure the output meets your needs first time.

Can Outsource CAD update existing schematic drawings?

Yes. We regularly update, revise, and redraft existing schematic drawings to reflect design changes, new equipment, or updated standards. Send us the existing drawing with your markup or change notes and we will produce a clean updated version.