The cost of your custom plan will depend on what package and options you choose. We typically charge by the heated square footage of your home (most designers want to charge you for garages and porches). To get an idea for pricing, see Custom House Plan Design Options. To get a personal quote on a custom plan, see How Do I Get Started with My Custom House Plan?

PHASE 1: Conceptual Floorplan(s) Design

The first phase of the Custom House Design process begins with the Conceptual Floor Plan(s) Design Phase. After your initial payment is received, our design staff will contact you to discuss your plan. At this point all your goals, ideas, thoughts, pictures, etc. are discussed to give our design staff the information needed to design your Custom House Plan. Any ideas that you have, whether it is a minor detail or a mountain of information, this is the time to discuss them with our design staff. After the designer has all of the information they need, they will start creating the floor plan(s) of your dream home. Once the floor plan(s) are created, they are sent to you for your review. During your review process, you need to study the design and make any changes you want at this point. Designer will discuss these changes with you and make any necessary adjustments to the floor plan(s). Revised floor plan(s) will be sent to you for final design approval. Once floor plan(s) are approved, Phase 2 will begin. Any changes to the floor plan(s) after you approve them will result in additional design costs to you.

PHASE 2: Conceptual Elevation Design

The second phase of the Custom House Design process begins with the Conceptual Elevation Design Phase. After the floor plans(s) have been approved in Phase 1, the designer will create the front elevation design based on the information gathered from the initial conversation. Once the front elevation is created, it will be sent to you for your review. During your review process, you need to study the design and make any changes you want at this point. The designer will discuss these changes with you and make any necessary adjustments to the front elevation. A revised front elevation will be sent to you for final design approval. Once the front elevation is approved, Phase 3 will begin. Any changes to the front elevation after you approve them will result in additional design costs to you.

PHASE 3: Finished Conceptual Designs

The last phase of the Custom House Design process begins after the floor plan(s) and front elevation are approved. This phase will consist of completing the Conceptual Design Process by adding side and rear elevations and roof overview plan along with any necessary remaining notes. If you purchased the Conceptual Design Package, your design is now complete and will be emailed to you in a PDF format. If you purchased the Design and Construction Drawing Package, phase 4 will now begin.

PHASE 4: Construction Drawings

The fourth phase of the Custom House Design process will be the completion of the construction drawings. The construction drawings will begin once payment has been made for this phase based on your proposal. The construction drawings are generated in AutoCAD and will contain the documents necessary for construction of your home. Click here to see a sample set of drawings that you can expect when your drawings are complete. Once the construction drawings are complete, they will be sent to you for your final review. Once final approval by you is complete, PDF and DWG files will be emailed to you (unless you purchased the Architectural Stamped Drawings package). This will complete the Design and Construction Drawing Phase. If you purchased the Architectural Stamped Drawings Package, phase 5 will now begin.

PHASE 5: Architectural Stamped Drawings

The fifth phase of the Custom House Design process will be the Architectural Stamp for the construction drawings. Once payment has been made for this phase per your proposal, all drawings will be reviewed and stamped by a licensed Architect for your state. Once complete, all drawings will be shipped via FedEx to you. This will now complete the Architectural Stamped Drawings Phase.

OPTION: Framing Plans and Materials List Package

If you purchase this package, all framing plans and a materials list will be created after Phase 4 is complete. All construction drawings have to be complete in order to do a complete and accurate materials list and framing drawings. Once complete, these plans will be emailed to you in a PDF format. This completes the Framing Plans and Materials List Package.

OPTION: Color Exterior Photo Realistic Rendering Package

If you purchase this package, the computer generated rendering will be created after Phase 4 is complete. Once complete, rendering will be delivered by email in an electronic format. This will now complete Rendering Package.

Click here to see a list explaining what you will receive and click here to see a sample set of custom house plans.

When you purchase a set of custom plans from us, the designer will retain the copyrights to the plan in accordance to the copyright laws that apply to architectural designs and drawings; however you will receive a release allowing you to change, modify and print your drawings as you see deem necessary. See our copyright page for more information.

Your final drawings will be emailed to you in a PDF and DWG file format. Architectural Stamped drawings will be shipped to you via FedEx, since stamped drawings must have an original signature by the Architect.

Your custom plan will typically take 2 to 4 weeks to complete. There are a lot of variables to getting your plan complete. For instance, if you choose the Design Only Package, your design will be complete much sooner than if you purchase all the options available. We work closely with our customers to expedite the design process. We are always available during business hours (and sometimes after) to answer your questions throughout the process.