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  • What must a purchaser consider for installing flooring? What material flooring will your homes design accommodate.
    Hi Dell All those items are normally covered in the Building Specifications, that is a separate document to the house plans. Housing Specification would typically cover a schedule of fittings, fixtures and finishes. Items which the customer or builder has specified.
  • What is a concept house plan
    There are 2 main sets of plans when building a home one is the concept plans and the second is full construction plans. Concept plans. If you own the concept plans, you have a major advantage when shopping for a builder. As you can get several builders to compete or bid for the job and get the best possible price. This will normally save you many thousands of dollars, compared to using the builders plans as he owns the copyright on his own plans, and it is illegal to have other builders bid on his design. So you are open to legal action for breach of copyright. This can even happen years after the home is complete. Whereas if you own the concept plans, this saves all that risk. Concept plans Example Construction plans. We have found most builders prefer you to supply the concept plans only, and they supply the full construction plans using your concept plans as a draft design. The reason is because of buying power. They normally are affiliated with a number of building material suppliers, and will draw the final construction drawings to meet there building specifications. Although you will have final say on the building material, they will have a base building specifications that they get the best price for. The building specifications are an important group of documents which forms part of the building contract. The specifications can change from builder to builder and from one city to another depending on availability. When getting a builder to bid on your concept plans, you should always ask for a building specifications sheet of building material that they have included in the quote. Construction Plans Example Owner Builder or DIY Builder An owner builder is also best to have concept plans drawn before moving onto full construction plans. As an owner builder you can use the concept plans to send to building material suppliers and tradesman to get quotes before moving to full construction plans. Our concept plans are detailed with full plan dimensions so they can quote it fully. This means as an owner builder you will know the full costs of construction with in a few weeks, and if the project will meet your budget. If you are over budget you can make the necessary changes, before having the full construction plans drawn saving you time and money. Also having the full construction costs means you can approach the bank with confidence, knowing that you can finish the home completely.
  • What are Construction Plans.
    They are Blueprints, computer aided designs, photographs, and other images that illustrate the design. Building plans are the set of drawings which consists of floor plan, site plan, cross sections, elevations, electrical, plumbing and landscape drawings for the ease of construction at site. Construction Plans Example
  • What is Material Take Off List
    The material takeoff document must have a comprehensive list of materials required to complete the project. Material take off is a term used in engineering and construction, and refers to a list of materials with quantities and types (such as specific grades of steel) that are required to build a designed structure or item. This list is generated by analysis of a blueprint or other design document.
  • What is a Kit Home
    A kit home is designed off site. Most of the major parts such as the walls, floor and roof framing are prefabricated, and then all the materials are delivered by truck to the construction site for assembly. Normally much cheaper than modular homes, but fittings and finishes are usually a separate cost that is not automatically included.
  • Hi Chris, We really like these house plans but I am in a wheelchair so I need more room in the bathroom. I would want to make the two bathrooms into one large one. We are empty nesters and plan to keep in that way so guests can just use the toilet in the laundry room. I am in Louisiana USA so we would need measurements in feet/inches also. Thanks for your time. Great house plans. You are talented. Sincerely, Christina Bratcher
    Hi Christina, Yes we can help you, however, I recommend more changes for a wheelchair. Example • At lease one access ramp • Extra wide doors for easy access • Ramp to shower • Additional area to store a wheelchair • Extra Evacuation Routes so you can escape the premises at minimal danger. You can have your builder do the changes, if you wish at Construction Plan stage.
  • Hello, I love this design. Does this price include full construction plans?
    These are concept plans for getting prices not full Construction plans. If you own the concept plans, you have a major advantage when shopping for a builder. Or as an owner-builder, you can use the concept plans to send to building material suppliers and tradesmen to get quotes before moving to full construction plans. More Info There are 2 main sets of plans when building a home one is the concept plans and the second is full construction plans. Concept plans If you own the concept plans, you have a major advantage when shopping for a builder. As you can get several builders to compete or bid for the job and get the best possible price. This will normally save you many thousands of dollars, compared to using the builder's plans as he owns the copyright on his own plans, and it illegal to have other builders bid on his design. So you are open to legal action for breach of copyright. This can even happen years after the home is complete. Whereas if you own the concept plans, this saves all that risks. Due to variation in different local building departments, these plans are not intended for immediate permitting, but can be adjusted by your builder or designer if needed Concept plans Example youtu.be/Y_QbyO9XnOU Construction plans We have found most builders prefer you to supply the concept plans only, and they supply the full construction plans using your concept plans as a draft design. The reason is because of buying power. They normally are affiliated with a number of building material suppliers and will draw the final construction drawings to meet their building specifications. All though you will have the final say on the building material, they will have a base building specifications that they get the best price for. The building specifications are an important group of documents that forms part of the building contract. The specifications can change from builder to builder and from one city to another depending on availability. When getting a builder to bid on your concept plans, you should always ask for a building specifications sheet of building material that they have included in the quote. Construction Plans Example www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZRudoffTZg
  • Are you able to make a design smaller with a single car garage?
    Yes we can, this would be a custom design. The cost for custom designs would be $390 for concept plans or $1290 for full construction.
  • Do the revit/cad files come in the package?
    The revit/cad files are not included. To add the revit or cad files is an extra $295.
  • My husband and I plan to build ourselves and this plan is perfect but would like to change up the 2 bathrooms and closets to create a larger bath/closet for the "master" bed and just have the room behind the kitchen be more of a storage/guest room. Would we be able to do so ourselves when purchased?
    You cannot change the plan yourself once purchased as it is a PDF file. However we can do the modifications for you. The cost for custom design would be $390 for concept plans or $1290 for full construction. (The plans on our website are pre-drawn, and any changes to it then become a custom design.
  • Can these concept floor plans be taken to the city for straight construction?
    Concept Floor Plans also sometimes referred to as a ‘sketch plan’ represent the development at a general level, illustrating the main design ideas/principles and factors, but without any technical details shown on the plan. These are Concept Plans for getting prices not full Construction Plans. Perfect for showing your builder what you are after. If you are an owner builder you can use the concept plans to send to building material suppliers and tradesmen to get quotes before moving on to full construction plans. Plans are drawn to international building standards. However: Some Municipalities require and Engineered Stamped Plan Set by a Local PE from your Municipality. Please consult your Local Code Enforcement Authority for your Local Requisites.
  • How do I get the plans?
    Purchasing of our eBooks and concept house plans off the website/shop are immediate and delivered via pdf download. Custom Designs are sent to you via your email also in a pdf file to download, but usually takes anywhere between 7 -14 days depending on the project.
  • Can you reverse, or “flip,” the plan.
    We offer options to flip house plans to create an exact “mirror” image of the original floor plan. This is a great option if you require everything the same but need the garage on the left instead of right, or vice-versa. It will cost a bit extra and it typically takes our designer 2 to 7 business days to deliver a mirror image plan.
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