Things to Consider
Before requesting a customization for your house plan, consider the following: Many changes can be made during construction without customizing the house plan, saving you additional design fees. However, this is dependent on your local building codes and the flexibility of your local building department. Consult with your home builder or local building official to determine whether the changes you want to make are feasible without having the design customized.
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Reproducible Masters and CAD files
We have many customers that purchase either a Reproducible Master or CAD file (a computer file delivered on a CD) that includes a Copyright Release. A Copyright Release gives you permission to change and reproduce the master. You can only make copies of a plan if you buy the Reproducible Master or the CAD file. Regular blueprints cannot be copied because they are protected by federal copyright laws.
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Most commonly requested customizations:
Eliminating windows, fireplaces, false dormers
Changing garages from a 2 to 3-car
Reconfiguring kitchen cabinets & appliances
Rearranging certain interior walls
Changing ceiling heights
Changing exterior surfaces (brick, siding, stucco)
Changing exterior wall framing (2x4 to 2x6)
Changing a foundation type
Roof Pitch change
Relocating garage door openings / adding or eliminating bays
Changing garages from/to rear, front, or side-load
Kitchen or bath layout change
Changing an exterior elevation style. (Using the floor plan of one home and the exterior of another)
Adding or eliminating a room. (This would involve changes to all aspects of a plan - elevations, floor plans, roof, foundation & sections)
Stretching house plans in either width or depth
Adding a bonus room over the garage
Reducing or increasing the square footage of the home
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