Do You Build Homes In My Area?
No, we don't. You'd be surprised how often we get this question, but the simple fact is that we do not build houses ourselves, at all. We just design them and sell the plans. You would need to hire a builder to build the house for you.
Complying With your Local Building Codes:
Our plans are designed to comply with the International Residential Building Code (IRC) that was in effect at the time the plans were drawn. They are also designed for typical conditions and requirements in the Southeastern United States. Our plans alone may not be all that is required to get a building permit in your area.
Permitting requirements can vary widely from region to region and even from town to town in the same state. Your local requirements may go beyond what is covered in the IRC. In addition to our plans, you may need to take additional steps to ensure that your plans are in compliance with local codes and requirements such as having the plans engineered by a local Structural Engineer or sealed by a local Architect. You should contact your local building officials to find out what is required before purchasing plans or beginning the plan modification process. Your local building officials can provide you with a list of what is required in your area. Our house plans do not include an Architects or Engineers Seal.
Home Owners Associations and Architectural Review Boards:
Additional requirements may by imposed by HOA's or Architectural Review Boards. You may be required to modify your plans, so it is important to check with any such governing body before beginning design work.
Do You Offer Material Takeoffs, Cost Estimates, or Framing Drawings?
No, not at this time anyway. We may add these options in the future if demand warrants, but it would be better to rely on your builder for these services as they would be more familiar with material and labor costs in your area, and many builders already have an estimator on staff. Also, many homes today are built with pre-fabricated trusses instead of conventional stick framing (mainly because the open floor plans preferred today would be difficult, if not impossible, to build using stick framing) and the truss fabricator will produce their own framing drawings.
Do Your House Plans Include HVAC Plans?
No, we do not include HVAC plans in our sets. Your heating and cooling system would need to be sized and designed by your HVAC contractor mainly due to the variety of different systems that might be installed in different areas of the country.
Do Your House Plans Have an Architects or Engineers Seal?
No, we do not provide sealed plans. If this is required in your area, you will need to retain the services of a local Architect or Engineer.
Contact Us With Any Questions
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you might have about our house plans.