We offer modifications to most of our house plans. IF a plan is not available to be modified, it will tell you on the plan detail page. Once the Plan
Modification form is filled out and submitted to us, we will provide a quote back and time frame of completion to you within 3 to 4 business days.
Our house plans are drawn to comply with all the building codes where the designer originally designed the plan. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or builder to see that the structure is built to meet the codes of your area.
All orders are processed the next business day after the order is received. The length of time you receive them, depends on what type of shipping you select during checkout.
Square footage calculations are made from the outside perimeter of the exterior framed walls and includes only living (heated) spaces. They do not include decks, porches, garages, basements, attics, fireplaces, etc. Two story, vaulted areas and staircases are only included once in the first floor area. Brick is not counted in our square footage calculations.
A CAD file is a set of construction drawings in an electronic format. The CAD file can be used to make minor or major modifications to our plans.
Because of copyright laws and the possibilities of making illegal copies of the house plans you received, our plans may not be returned for credit or refund under any circumstances. Please double check your selection before ordering.
Some of our house plans will have an option to purchase a material list. Please view the plan you are interested in and look for the material list link.
A typical set of plans will include a foundation plan, floor plans, front, sides and rear elevation, roof plan, all details necessary to build that particular plan. Some plans will also include a section and framing plans.
HVAC and plumbing are not included. Because of the variation in building codes and climatic requirements, it is best to discuss this with your builder, mechanical contractor and plumbing contractor.
We have photos of some of our plans. If a photo exists, there will be a "photo" link located on our plan detail page.
It is impossible to get an accurate bid without talking to a licensed builder. However, we do offer a Build Cost service that will give you a rough estimate of what it will cost you. Please view our
build cost sample page.
Yes, we can refer you to some of the best home designers and architects in the nation. Contact us and we will refer you to a local designer or architect that will fit your needs.
To protect the privacy of our customers, we cannot share that information. However, if we have a photo of one of our houses built, it will be available online.
No. All of our house plans are protected by the United States Copyright Act. Our plans cannot be copied or reproduced in any way without express written consent from the designer of that particular plan.
Some of our plans are available as a study set. The Plan Detail page will show if that particular plan is available as a study set.
In most cases the square footage calculations are made from the outside perimeter of the exterior framed walls and includes only living (heated) spaces. They do not include decks, porches, garages, basements, attics, fireplaces, etc. Two story, vaulted areas and staircases are only included once in the first floor area.
Some of our plans have this option available and can be viewed by clicking on the "rear elevation" link on the plan detail page.
Ownership of these home designs is solely the property of the Designer of the plan. When you purchase a set of plans, you are purchasing a license to build only.
Some of our plans are available as mirror reverse plans and some are available as true reverse plans, with all the text reading correctly. See all the options under "plan prices" when ordering.
No. The Designer of the plan retains all copyrights on all plans sold. The purchase of a set of home plans in no way transfers any copyright or other ownership interest in it to the buyer except for a limited license to use that set of home plans for the construction of the home.
