Buying home plans on-line is a great alternative to hiring an architect, for cost savings as well as time. However, once you find a plan you like, CALL the seller, and discuss the following:
- What code specifications where the plans drawn up to? Many counties/cities have adopted the new 2006 International Building Code (IBC) vs the 2000/2003 codes.
- What in included in the plans?
- What is the return policy? Is there a restocking fee.
IF you need to make any changes on the plans, you will need to have purchased the reproducable or CAD plans, which come with a copyright release. A client ran into problems due to a steel beam support replacement to a stem wall (normal for his area & more cost efficient).. this simple change requires a change on the plans, which he can’t make without the copyright release. Another example is if you desire a trussed roof vs a stacked roof, which most plans come with.
Do your research! Check with your local building department before you order plans!
Our primary lender currently offers a refund up to $750 (after loan closing), for plans purchased via the following sources:
- Dream Home Source www.dreamhomesource.com
- Eplans www.eplans.com
- Design Basics www.designbasics.com
- HSH Home Plans http://homeplans.hsh.com
- The House Designers www.thehousedesigners.com
- Sater Designs www.saterdesign.com
This offer is good up to 3/1/08.
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