Frequently Asked Questions
Completing the Planning Process
Initiating the Planning Process
- Can I order a plan over the phone without coming in?
- Can my plan be customized for a different foundation type?
- Can the exterior style or finish on a plan that I like be changed?
- Can the plans you have online be modified?
- Do you have a photograph of the plan that I’m interested in?
- How do I get started?
- How do I purchase my plan or begin the design process?
- Is it possible to visit a house like mine that has already been built?
- What geographic areas do you serve?
- What if my lot does not contain a standard level building pad?
Understanding My Plans
- Are the house plans copyrighted?
- Can I switch from a front garage to a side garage or vice versa?
- How is the living square footage (or conditioned space) on a floor plan calculated?
- What are final plans?
- What are preliminary plans?
- What do window and door sizes represent?
- What if I already have plans?
- What is a mirror / reverse plan?
- What is a schematic plan?
Using My Plans
- Do you offer materials lists?
- How do we find the best contractor?
- How do we get a materials list?
- How many sets of house plans will I need?
- If my final plans have corrections to be made, do I have to pay for the corrections?
- Once I have submitted my plans to City / County, how long will I have to wait for approval?
- Where is my City / County’s building department located?
- Will I need anything else for the City / County that you do not provide?