Question 1

What must a purchaser consider for installing flooring? What material flooring will your homes design accommodate.

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What do concept house plans include?

Accepted Answer

Concept house plans are preliminary designs that outline the main ideas of a home without technical details. They help you get multiple builders to bid on your project, potentially saving you thousands of dollars. They're ideal for obtaining quotes from builders, suppliers, and tradesmen before moving to full construction plans. Concept plans also help you understand costs and make adjustments to stay within budget.

Question 3

What are Construction Plans.

Accepted Answer

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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZRudoffTZg

Question 4

What is Material Take Off List

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What is a Kit Home

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Do we offer wheelchair-accessible house plans?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we adapt house plans for wheelchair accessibility. Recommended features include access ramps, extra-wide doors, shower ramps, additional wheelchair storage, and extra evacuation routes for safety. Your builder can incorporate these changes during the construction plan stage.

Question 7

Are full construction plans included in the price?

Accepted Answer

No, the price covers concept plans, not full construction plans. Concept plans are perfect for obtaining quotes from builders, suppliers, and tradesmen. They let you get multiple builders to bid on your project, potentially saving thousands. Full construction plans can be developed from these concept plans and adjusted by your builder or designer as needed.

Question 8

Are you able to make a design smaller with a single car garage?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

Do the revit/cad files come in the package?

Accepted Answer

The revit/cad files are not included.
To add the revit or cad files is an extra $295.

Question 10

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?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

Can concept floor plans be used for city construction approval?

Accepted Answer

Concept floor plans, or 'sketch plans,' showcase the main design ideas without technical details. They're great for obtaining quotes and sharing your vision with your builder. However, they aren't full construction plans. Some municipalities may require an engineered stamped plan set by a local PE. Check with your local code enforcement authority for specific requirements.

Question 12

How do we deliver your purchased plans?

Accepted Answer

When you purchase our eBooks and concept house plans, we deliver them instantly as a PDF download. For custom designs, we email them as a PDF file within 7-14 days, depending on the complexity of your project.

Question 13

Can you reverse, or “flip,” the plan.

Accepted Answer

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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