Custom Drawn House Plan Pricing

Yes, The chart below looks pretty confusing. If you plan to build from these plans then use plan package (D) or (F). If you are an experienced contractor or just need appraisal or concept plans, then you should consider plan package (A), (B) or (C).

As a rule, I do NOT charge by the hour, so Changes made to your floor plan layout don't affect how much your plans will cost!

Face-To-Face Price - You live close by and we meet face-to-face or you choose to use the telephone to work out the design of your house plans.

Internet Price - Virtually all contact is by email or fax. You fill out the form here to start the process (You will get a cost estimate before work is started). Email or fax a sketch of the layout for your house. The initial sketch does not have to be extremely detailed. You will receive the initial layouts from your sketch by email in Chief Architect format. You can examine them in 2D & 3D using the Chief Architect Client Viewer and then email or fax your changes to me. We will likely do this many times before you get the floor plan layout the way you want them.

Living Space - You are charged for Living Space, Stairways, Decks and Unattached Garage. The Living Space includes heated and storage areas. It does NOT include patio, porch, unfinished basement, unfinished bonus rooms, attached carport or garage. (Unattached garage, storage buildings, etc are charged at the (UG) Plan Package rate.)

Ownership - After the plans are finished, we will both own them. Both parties will be free to reproduce, modify, sell, etc as we please.

NOTE: This service is for anyone needing custom house plans for an area that does NOT require an architectural stamp or engineered specifications. (Most areas require architectural stamps for Commercial plans, not for Residential.)

Your next step is to fill out the Custom Plans Contact Form

Plan Package	Internet Price	Face-To-Face Price	Description	Includes	Payment Schedule
(D) Full Plan example plan	$65 Setup Fee 40¢ Sq Ft Living Space $160 for layouts & printed plan sets ** see trip charge note	$65 Setup Fee 53¢ Sq Ft Living Space $160 for layouts & printed plan sets ** see trip charge note	Contractor Plans, Cross Sections, exterior details & Detail drawings	SIX Sets: Contractor Plans Plus: Cross Sections, detail drawings, window and door schedules. Suggested placement of support beams. Does not include a Framing Plan (F) to show placement of joists and rafters or a Site Plan. Each Stairway (S) is an ADDITIONAL charge. IMPORTANT: If you need to see the placement of the framing lumber (floor joists and rafters) select Plan (F).	>$65 setup fee when work is started > 1/3 of square foot charge when exterior walls are established (then we know the approx sq ft in the house plan) + Stairway (S) charge > 1/3 of square foot charge when roofline is finished > OPTIONAL see Framing Plan (F) > 1/3 of square foot charge + print charge, when detail drawings are finished and plans are ready to print
Example - The usual choice is "(D) Full Plan Package". A 2000 square foot plan would cost $.40 x 2000 = $800 square foot charge + $160 print charge + $65 setup fee or $1,025 Total. You would pay $65 when work is started, $266.67, then $266.67 and then $426.67. example plan Your next step is to fill out the Custom Plans Contact Form
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(S) Stairway	$85	$110	Additional charge for each stairway	Any set of stairs and landings going from one floor to another floor.	> due when the interior floor layout is billed
(A) Floor Plans Only example plan	$65 Setup Fee 15¢ Sq Ft Living Space $35 for layouts & printed plan set ** see trip charge note	$65 Setup Fee 25¢ Sq Ft Living Space $35 for layouts & printed plan set ** see trip charge note	Floor Plans only, intended as a planning tool. Not suitable for construction.	TWO Set: Floor Plan showing wall, doors, windows, cabinets, and built-in fixtures. w/Dimensions NO: elevations, electrical, details, foundation, site plan or framing plan. Each Stairway (S) is an ADDITIONAL charge.	>$65 setup fee when work is started > 2/3 of square foot charge when exterior walls are established (then we know the approx sq ft in the house plan) > 1/3 of square foot charge + print charge, when drawings are finished and plans are ready to print
(B) Appraisal Plans example plan	$65 Setup Fee 22¢ Sq Ft Living Space $45 for layouts & printed plan set ** see trip charge note	$65 Setup Fee 32¢ Sq Ft Living Space $45 for layouts & printed plan set ** see trip charge note	Floor Plan & Elevations only, intended as a financial planning tool.	THREE Sets: Floor Plan w/Dimensions & Elevations NO: electrical, details, foundation, site plan or framing plan. Each Stairway (S) is an ADDITIONAL charge. Site Plan extra.	>$65 setup fee when work is started > 1/3 of square foot charge when exterior walls are established (then we know the approx sq ft in the house plan) > 1/3 of square foot charge when roofline is finished > 1/3 of square foot charge + print charge, when drawings are finished and plans are ready to print
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Plan Package	Internet Price	Face-To-Face Price	Description	Includes	Payment Schedule
(C) Contractor Plans example plan	$65 Setup Fee 30¢ Sq Ft Living Space $80 for layouts & printed plan sets ** see trip charge note	$65 Setup Fee 40¢ Sq Ft Living Space $80 for layouts & printed plan sets ** see trip charge note	Basic Construction Plans for the experienced contractor.	SIX Sets: Appraisal Plans Plus: Full Dimensions, Foundation plan, window and door schedules. NO: electrical, cross sections, details or framing plan. Each Stairway (S) is an ADDITIONAL charge. Site Plan extra.	>$65 setup fee when work is started > 1/3 of square foot charge when exterior walls are established (then we know the approx sq ft in the house plan) > 1/3 of square foot charge when roofline is finished > 1/3 of square foot charge + print charge, when drawings are finished and plans are ready to print
(D) Full Plan example plan	$65 Setup Fee 40¢ Sq Ft Living Space $160 for layouts & printed plan sets ** see trip charge note	$65 Setup Fee 53¢ Sq Ft Living Space $160 for layouts & printed plan sets ** see trip charge note	Contractor Plans, Cross Sections, exterior details & Detail drawings	SIX Sets: Contractor Plans Plus: Electrical plan, Cross Sections, detail drawings. Suggested placement of support beams. Does not include a Framing Plan (F) to show placement of joists and rafters or a Site Plan. Each Stairway (S) is an ADDITIONAL charge. IMPORTANT: If you need to see the placement of the framing lumber (floor joists and rafters) select Plan (F). Site Plan extra.	>$65 setup fee when work is started > 1/3 of square foot charge when exterior walls are established (then we know the approx sq ft in the house plan) + Stairway (S) charge > 1/3 of square foot charge when roofline is finished > OPTIONAL see Framing Plan (F) > 1/3 of square foot charge + print charge, when detail drawings are finished and plans are ready to print
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Plan Package	Internet Price	Face-To-Face Price	Description	Includes	Payment Schedule
(F) Framing Plan example plan	$65 Setup Fee 51¢ Sq Ft Living Space $185 for layouts & printed plan sets (NOTE: The framing information will be very accurate but please expect that there will be some errors /omissions) ** see trip charge note	$65 Setup Fee 64¢ Sq Ft Living Space $185 for layouts & printed plan sets (NOTE: The framing information will be very accurate but please expect that there will be some errors /omissions) ** see trip charge note	Drawings showing the framing lumber's placement in the house plan and material takeoff in Excel format. (for framing lumber)	This include the Framing Plan plus everything in the Full Plan Package (D). These drawings show the placement floor & ceiling joists & rafters. Changes CANNOT be made for free once the framing plan work begins without additional charges! Make sure your layout and material choices are final before this work is started. Site Plan extra.	>$65 setup fee when work is started > 1/3 of square foot charge when exterior walls are established (then we know the approx sq ft in the house plan) + Stairway (S) charge > 1/3 of square foot charge when roofline is finished > OPTIONAL see Framing Plan (F) > 1/3 of square foot charge + print charge, when detail drawings are finished and plans are ready to print
(HA) Home Addition example plan	$65 Setup Fee 71¢ Sq Ft for all Addition area under roof + $30 for each floor $110 for layouts & printed plan sets ** see trip charge note	$65 Setup Fee 83¢ Sq Ft for all additional areas Under Roof + $30 for each floor $110 for layouts & printed plan set ** see trip charge note	Any roofed structure attached to house	Everything included in (F) Plan Package. (In order to tie the addition roof into the existing roof, it is necessary to draw the outside walls and roof of the existing house.)	> Same as (F) Plan Package
(G) Garage ONLY (unattached, without a new house plan) example plan	$65 + 25¢ Sq Ft $80 for layouts & printed plan sets ** see trip charge note	$65 + 38¢ Sq Ft $80 for layouts & printed plan set ** see trip charge note	Garage, work shop, storage building, etc. that is not part of a new house plan package.	Everything included in (D) Plan Package.	> Same as (D) Plan Package
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ADDITIONS to New Plan Packages
Plan Package Additions	Internet Price	Face-To-Face Price	Description	Includes	Payment Schedule
(S) Stairway	$85	$110	Additional charge for each stairway	Any set of stairs and landings going from one floor to another floor.	> due when the interior floor layout is billed
(UG) Unattached Garage (with new house plan D or F) example plan	$25 + 1/2 of plan D or F Sq Ft $40 for layouts & printed plan sets ** see trip charge note	$25 + 1/2 of plan D or F Sq Ft $40 for layouts & printed plan set ** see trip charge note	Garage, as part of new house plans, that is not attached to house (or attached by a breezeway or short wall section)	Everything included in (D) Plan Package.	> Same as (D) Plan Package
(DK) Decking	11¢ Sq Ft	16¢ Sq Ft	Wood Decking and steps	Wood decking, railing and any landings and stairways going to ground level. (Any other set of stairs going from one deck to a deck on another floor is considered an additional Stairway)	> The price per Sq Ft is added to the new house plan's cost per Sq Ft and billed with the three installments.
(SP) Site Plan	$74 ** see trip charge note		Site Plan	Your building lot showing the placement of the house on the lot.	> when ordered
Additional Plan Sets	$2.25/page		1/4" scale on 24"x36" paper	Plus $14.00 S&H	> when ordered
Additional Plan Sets	$4.00/page		1/4" scale on 36"x48" paper	Plus $14.00 S&H	> when ordered
Print your own plans	No Charge		A plan set will be emailed to you in Adobe PDF format so you may have them printed at a local blue print shop.		> when plans are complete
** Trip Charge Note: A trip charge of $1.40/mile/trip, one way will be added if I need to go to your site, with your approval, to gather information relevant to your plans. There is NO Trip Charge for the initial visit!

Plan Package's Comparison
	per Square Foot	15¢	22¢	30¢	40¢	51¢		11¢
Included	Setup Fee	A	B	C	D	F	Printed Plans	DK	S	SP
Floorplan w/exterior dimensions	$65	X	X	X	X	X	2 sets - $35
Elevations	$65		X	X	X	X	3 sets - $45
full dimensions, Foundation layout, Window and Door schedules	$65			X	X	X	6 sets - $80
Electrical plan, cross sections, detail drawings, suggested lumber sizes, suggested beam placements	$65				X	X	6 sets - $160
framing lumber placement	$65					X	6 sets - $185
Decking	Setup Fee included in Plan Package						Print charge included in Plan Package	X
each Stairway									$85
Site Plan										$74

Custom Drawn House Plans Pricing

Example - The usual choice is "(D) Full Plan Package". A plan with 2000 square feet of Living Space would cost $65 setup fee + $.40 x 2000 = $800 + $160 print charge or $1025 Total $1025 / 3000 SqFt = 51¢/ SqFt.

As a rule, I do NOT charge by the hour, so Changes made to your floor plan layout don't affect how much your plans will cost!

Your next step is to fill out the Custom Plans Contact Form

Plan Package

Internet Price

Face-To-Face Price

Description

Includes

Payment Schedule

(D) Full Plan

$65 Setup Fee

40¢ Sq Ft Living Space

$160 for layouts & printed plan sets

$65 Setup Fee

53¢ Sq Ft Living Space

$160 for layouts & printed plan sets

Contractor Plans, Cross Sections, exterior details & Detail drawings

SIX Sets: Contractor Plans Plus: Cross Sections, detail drawings, window and door schedules. Suggested placement of support beams.

Your next step is to fill out the Custom Plans Contact Form

(S) Stairway

$85

$110

Additional charge for each stairway

Any set of stairs and landings going from one floor to another floor.

> due when the interior floor layout is billed

(A) Floor Plans Only

$65 Setup Fee

15¢ Sq Ft Living Space

$35 for layouts & printed plan set

$65 Setup Fee

25¢ Sq Ft Living Space

$35 for layouts & printed plan set

Floor Plans only, intended as a planning tool. Not suitable for construction.

TWO Set: Floor Plan showing wall, doors, windows, cabinets, and built-in fixtures. w/Dimensions

>$65 setup fee when work is started > 2/3 of square foot charge when exterior walls are established (then we know the approx sq ft in the house plan) > 1/3 of square foot charge + print charge, when drawings are finished and plans are ready to print

(B) Appraisal Plans

$65 Setup Fee

22¢ Sq Ft Living Space

$45 for layouts & printed plan set

$65 Setup Fee

32¢ Sq Ft Living Space

$45 for layouts & printed plan set

Floor Plan & Elevations only, intended as a financial planning tool.

THREE Sets: Floor Plan w/Dimensions & Elevations

Plan Package

Internet Price

Face-To-Face Price

Description

Includes

Payment Schedule

(C) Contractor Plans

$65 Setup Fee

30¢ Sq Ft Living Space

$80 for layouts & printed plan sets

$65 Setup Fee

40¢ Sq Ft Living Space

$80 for layouts & printed plan sets

Basic Construction Plans for the experienced contractor.

SIX Sets: Appraisal Plans Plus: Full Dimensions, Foundation plan, window and door schedules.

(D) Full Plan

$65 Setup Fee

40¢ Sq Ft Living Space

$160 for layouts & printed plan sets

$65 Setup Fee

53¢ Sq Ft Living Space

$160 for layouts & printed plan sets

Contractor Plans, Cross Sections, exterior details & Detail drawings

SIX Sets: Contractor Plans Plus: Electrical plan, Cross Sections, detail drawings. Suggested placement of support beams.

Plan Package

Internet Price

Face-To-Face Price

Description

Includes

Payment Schedule

(F) Framing Plan

$65 Setup Fee

51¢ Sq Ft Living Space

$185 for layouts & printed plan sets

(NOTE: The framing information will be very accurate but please expect that there will be some errors /omissions)

Example - The usual choice is "(D) Full Plan Package".
A plan with 2000 square feet of Living Space would cost $65 setup fee + $.40 x 2000 = $800 + $160 print charge or $1025 Total $1025 / 3000 SqFt = 51¢/ SqFt.

(D)
Full Plan

SIX Sets:
Contractor Plans Plus:
Cross Sections, detail drawings, window and door schedules.
Suggested placement of support beams.

(A)
Floor Plans Only

15¢ Sq Ft
Living Space

25¢ Sq Ft
Living Space

TWO Set:
Floor Plan showing wall, doors, windows, cabinets, and built-in fixtures. w/Dimensions

>$65 setup fee when work is started
> 2/3 of square foot charge when exterior walls are established (then we know the approx sq ft in the house plan)
> 1/3 of square foot charge + print charge, when drawings are finished and plans are ready to print

(B)
Appraisal Plans

THREE Sets:
Floor Plan w/Dimensions & Elevations

(C)
Contractor Plans

SIX Sets:
Appraisal Plans Plus:
Full Dimensions, Foundation plan, window and door schedules.

(D)
Full Plan

SIX Sets:
Contractor Plans Plus:
Electrical plan, Cross Sections, detail drawings.
Suggested placement of support beams.

(F)
Framing Plan

(HA)
Home Addition

71¢ Sq Ft for all Addition area under roof
+ $30 for each floor

(G)
Garage ONLY (unattached, without a new house plan)

(UG)
Unattached Garage (with new house plan D or F)

(SP)
Site Plan

Plus
$14.00 S&H