About GV Drafting

20+ years drafting. Built for how contractors work.

GV Drafting is led by Gabriel Rivera — a residential drafter with 20+ years of experience, deep construction-side knowledge, and Chief Architect fluency, serving Cleveland-area contractors.

Gabriel Rivera, founder of GV Drafting and Design
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Gabriel J. Rivera · Founder, GV Drafting

Why contractor-focused

After years drafting across project types, the pattern was clear: contractors need a reliable drafting partner more than homeowners need a one-off set. So GV is built around the contractor's schedule, not a homeowner's mood board.

Tools & approach

Chief Architect for production, code-conscious drafting tuned to Cleveland-area jurisdictions, and a documented process so turnaround is predictable instead of hopeful.

The honest boundary

GV Drafting produces construction and permit drawings. We are not a licensed architecture firm and do not stamp plans. When your project legally requires a stamp, we draft the set and coordinate with your stamping architect — you get the drawings done right either way.

20+ years draftingChief ArchitectConstruction-side knowledgeCleveland-area codeAdditions · remodels · custom homes
02 / The team
Your drafting bench

The team behind your drawings.

You're not hiring one freelancer who goes dark mid-project. Behind every GV set is a small, dedicated drafting bench — so your drawings keep moving whether Gabriel is on a site visit or in a plan-check meeting. Production never waits on one person.

Saranah Hynch, Associate Drafter / Designer at GV Drafting
Saranah Hynch
Associate Drafter / Designer

Associate drafter and designer bringing interior design training from Cuyahoga Community College to GV Drafting's residential projects across Northeast Ohio.

Let's see if we're a fit.

A short fit call tells us both whether reserved capacity or project drafting makes sense for your volume.