How This Works

How This Works

1. After our initial contact, we’ll ask if you have an idea of how you want your home to look, along with any sketches or example photos.
2. We’ll draft your Floor Plan layout and share it with you via a private web page or by email in PDF format for your review.
3. A deposit of 50% of the projected plan cost is required before we proceed further.
4. Once the plans reach their final stage, we’ll request the remaining balance due.
5. Completed drawings will be delivered as 24″ x 36″ PDF files for you to take to a local print shop for plotting. These are your plans — you may make as many copies as you wish.

Codes

All plans are drawn to local building codes. We design for all regions in the U.S. and Canada. Some areas require specific building specifications, which we’ll include based on your location. If you’re building outside of North America, we kindly request that you provide us with your local building official’s general construction criteria.

Dimensions

All dimensions are provided in feet and inches unless metric is specifically requested. Please let us know your preference.

Custom Electrical Layout

After you approve your Floor Plan, we’ll ask you about custom electrical needs. This includes special appliances or fixtures that require outlets in specific locations. Note: We do not specify or recommend appliance or fixture manufacturers.

Site Plan

To complete your Site Plan, we’ll need a copy of your deed or plat. These are typically included with your property purchase documents. If you’re building in a subdivision with restrictions, please also provide a copy of the covenants.

Definitions

• Heated Area: Includes all living spaces such as Living Room, Bedroom, Kitchen, Den, Bathroom, Foyer, Great Room, Game Room, Pantry, Utility Room, Library, Study, Sewing Room, Office, Finished Basement, and Finished Bonus Rooms.
• Non-Heated Area: Includes Attached Garage, Exterior Storage Room, Patio, Deck, Porch, Unfinished Basement, Crawlspace, Gazebos, etc.

Important Notes

• The drawing process typically takes 2 to 6 weeks after you approve the Floor Plan and Exterior Views. Full Specification Plan Packages may take 2 to 8 weeks to complete after approvals.
• Some municipalities require plans to be completed by a licensed architect. This is rare, but you should confirm with your local building inspector before we begin. No refunds can be offered once plans have been started.
• If you’re building in California, New York, or New Jersey, please ensure your municipality does not require a licensed architect or engineer before starting the project.
• Bill of Materials are not included in our plans. Most building supply companies will provide these free of charge in hopes of bidding on your project.
• While uncommon, some municipalities may require specialized slab/foundation designs or stress and shear calculations. These services are not provided by us and will require a licensed engineer.
• We do not accept projects involving copyrighted house designs. These requests will be refused.
• Deposits are non-refundable.
• We have designed homes in almost every state across the U.S., and we would be honored to design yours as well.