What should I think about before I start looking for a house plan?

You know your budget the best. Keeping your budget in mind, make a list of all the things you really would like your dream house to have, for example a fire place, a wrap-around-porch or an large entertainment area. Also plan for the amount of bedrooms and bathrooms that you would like and then start browsing through some plans to find the house style that you like best. Keep in mind that alterations can be done to an existing plan, meaning you can always add the fire place or enlarge a room by taking away some of the inner walls on the plan you chose.

Pre-drawn plans vs. custom-drawn plans. Which is better?

With pre-drawn plans you can save up to 95% on the price of custom-drawn plans. It will also cost less to customize your pre-drawn plan, and it can be done in a few easy and affordable steps. Pre-drawn plans will not only save you money, it also saves you time. You will have your plans within a few days, but with custom-drawn plans you will have to wait for a few weeks or even months.

You can save up to 20% on construction costs with pre-drawn plans as well, because it includes a detailed materials list. You have a variety of plans to look at and compare each plan's costs. This will make it easier to decide exactlywhich plan fits your budget best.

Can I modify my house plan and how much do modifications cost?

Yes, modifications to house plan are possible. You should discuss all the changes you would like to make with the designer and he will then give you a quote for all the possible alteration. The cost involved will depend on the extent of the changes. Minor changes will cost you approximately $100, while mayor changes can cost you up to $2,000.

What is a Cost-to-Build Report?

A Cost-to-Build Report gives you the accurate, location specific construction cost for your house plan. It is a great way to budget and help you to compare different plans. You can usually choose between four different construction levels, from Economy level to Premium level, depending on your needs and your budget. This repost includes a list of everything you will need (interior and exterior) to meet with your builder and provides you with comprehensive details of all the costs involved.

How do you determine the total square footage of a house?

People sometimes think they could just add up the square feet of each room to get the total square footage of a house. Unfortunately it is not that easy. The total square footage of a house is the sum total of all the areas inside the exterior face of the heated walls. Should porches, decks and garages be included in the total square footage? No, this is another point of confusion for may people, but it is not added to the square footage of the house.

How long will it take to get my house plan after I ordered it?

It takes between six and nine days. After you ordered your house plan it usually takes 1 to 2 business days before it is shipped. Shipment within the continental United States adds five to seven days to your waiting period, unless you make use of other, more expensive shipment options.