06 · Blueprint Printing
Blueprint reproduction in Calgary
Keep the originals in the drawer. Send the copies to site, where coffee and rain are part of the job.
Quick answer
Blueprint reproduction means making accurate copies of existing paper drawings. SURE Print Foothills reproduces blueprints in Calgary, from single sheets to full plan sets, including old and fragile originals. We can copy them at the same size, enlarge or reduce them, and scan them at the same time so you also have a digital version.
Lots of Calgary buildings only exist on paper. The plans for a 1960s bungalow in Haysboro or a warehouse in Foothills Industrial might be one rolled-up original in a filing cabinet, with no CAD file anywhere. When a renovation starts, everybody wants a copy, and nobody wants the original going to site.
We make copies so the original can stay put. Bring in the sheets and tell us how many sets you need and at what size. Old drawings are often faded, stained, torn at the edges or curled from years in a tube. We handle them carefully and adjust the copy so the lines read as clearly as the original allows.
Options
Reproduction options
Same-size copies
Full-size copies of each sheet for trades, consultants and site use.
Enlargements and reductions
Half-size sets for the truck, or enlarged details that are easier to read.
Clean-up of faded originals
Contrast adjustments that make faded lines and handwritten notes easier to read.
Copy plus scan
Get paper copies and a digital file from the same job, so you never have to bring the originals back.
What to expect
How your blueprint reproduction order works
- 1
Drop off the originals
Bring your drawings to the shop. Walk-ins are welcome, no appointment needed.
- 2
Agree on the details
We confirm sizes, quantities and whether you want a digital scan as well.
- 3
Reproduce
We copy each sheet, adjusting for fading and stains where we can, and collate the sets.
- 4
Pick up
Collect your copies along with your originals, returned in the condition you gave them to us.
When people need reproductions
- Renovations of older homes where the original plans are the only record
- Property managers keeping building drawings on hand for contractors
- Real estate sales that include the original house plans
- Heritage and restoration projects working from historic drawings
- Extra sets for subtrades on an active job site
FAQ
Blueprint Reproduction questions
Can you copy very old or damaged blueprints?
Usually, yes. We handle fragile sheets carefully and can often improve the readability of faded lines. Very dark or heavily stained originals have limits, and we'll tell you what to expect before we copy.
Will I get my originals back?
Yes. Your originals come back with your copies. We don't keep or alter them.
Can you make the copy a different size than the original?
Yes. We can reduce sheets to half size or enlarge sections. Keep in mind that a resized copy is no longer at the scale printed on the drawing.
Should I get the drawings scanned too?
If the originals are your only copy, it's worth it. A scan means you can reprint or email the plans later without handling the originals again.
Ready when you are
Ready to order blueprint reproduction?
Tell us what you need and we'll email you a detailed quote. Or just bring your files by the shop. You don't need an appointment.