House
Plan Modifications:
Most designers offer modification services for
their plans. To verify if this is the case for a particular plan, check
that the "Modifications Available" field on the plan's detail page states "Yes".
If the designer does offer these services, this is usually your most-timely and
cost-effective path to completing your requested modifications.
If the designer of your house plan does NOT
offer modification services, you can still have your requested changes made.
First, you would need to purchase either the "Reproducible" or "CAD File" plan
package (which provides you with a Copyright Release and the legal ability to
have another designer/architect alter the plans and make any necessary copies)
from House Plan Central.com. Next, find a local building designer /
architect / draftsman to make the changes. They will be familiar with the
local building codes and can also modify the plans to fit your needs.
Considerations:
Before requesting a modification for your house plan, consider that many common
changes can be made during construction without the need to modify the actual
house plan design documents. However, this is dependent on your local
building codes and the flexibility of your local building department. You
should ALWAYS consult with your home builder and local building official to
determine whether the changes you want to make are feasible without having the
design modified.
Commonly requested modifications include:
Eliminating windows, fireplaces, false dormers
Changing garages from a 2 to 3-car
Reconfiguring kitchen cabinets for 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
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, and foundation details)
Stretching house plans in either width or depth
Adding a bonus room over the garage
Reducing or increasing the square footage of the home
How to Get Started:
To request a modification quote, you should
begin the process by sending an email to
questions@houseplancentral.com
with the following information:
| Plan ID:
Your Name:
Your Phone Number:
Your Email Address:
Detailed Description of the Proposed
Modifications: |
Turn Around Time, Payment of Work:
Modification requests are, generally, forwarded to the original designer of the
house plan. In most cases, you will be contacted by the designer and they
will discuss the requested changes, as well as, collect any additional
information. In about 1 to 3 business days, the designer will contact you
and let you know an estimated cost to complete the requested house plan
modifications as well as,
an estimated timeframe for completion. The cost and associated
timeframe-to-complete is fully-dependant on the complexity of your changes, and
the individual designer's pricing policies and current workload.
At this point, you are under no obligation and
can choose to either accept / not accept the designer's quote for modifications.
If you accept, you will need to follow these steps:
- Go online to
www.houseplancentral.com,
and place your order for either the "Reproducible" or "CAD File" plan
package. This is required as the stock house plan (which includes your
copyright release) must be purchased from
House Plan Central.com. Any
modification fees will be payable directly to the designer completing the
house plan modifications.
- After placing your order, send us an quick
email at sales@houseplancentral.com
with your House Plan Central.com Order #, and let us know that you will be having modifications
completed for your house plan purchase. We will contact the designer, and
forward the order information.
That's it! Having house plan
modifications completed is actually a very simple process and can provide a
great value, especially when comparing to a corresponding fully-custom set of
house plans.
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