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  • Can I Visit Homes That Have Been Built from Your Designs?

    Most of the homes built from the designs we sell are private residences. These days it is rare that we have permission to share their address. That said, some may be vacation rental homes that could be visited. Give us a call at 1-843-886-5500 or send us an e-mail to questions@coastalhomeplans.net and we will be […]

    May 13, 2022
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  • How Long Does It Take to Receive My Plans?

    Plans are generally shipped 24 to 48 hours of when the order is received. However, because we seek out talented designers and architects who spend most of their time creating custom design work, some orders may take longer to prepare and ship. When you are ready to make your purchase, we’ll provide an ETA for […]

    May 13, 2022
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  • Can I See a Rear Elevation of a Design?

    Yes. For most of the plans, rear elevations are available for review. Send an e-mail with your request to questions@coastalhomeplans.net or call us at 843-886-5500.

    May 13, 2022
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  • How Should I Choose a House Plan?

    Choosing a house plan can, initially, seem like a daunting task. To help ease your worries, we’ve compiled a few pointers on how to choose a plan. Choosing a plan. Here’s the good news: there are literally hundreds of stock home plans to choose from – so if saving time and money is important to […]

    May 13, 2022
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  • What is a “Stock” Home Plan?

    A stock house plan is a pre-drawn, off-the-shelf set of construction drawings. Every plan is designed to meet one of the national building codes for residential construction.  Many stock home plans began their lives as custom designs for specific clients. Often, builders will commission a designer or architect to create a plan for them, but, […]

    May 13, 2022
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  • What are the Benefits of Using a Stock House Plan?

    You’ll save time and money. Commissioning a designer or architect to create a custom home design, specifically for you, is a time-consuming process that can take anywhere from 2 to 9 months (or more!) to complete. The fees charged for custom design services range from $3-$20 per square foot. Stock plans are available immediately. Preparing […]

    May 13, 2022
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  • Can I Submit a Stock House Plan to My Local Building Department Without Making Any Changes?

    In most cases, no. All plans should be reviewed to be sure that they adhere to your local building codes and are appropriate for your specific site conditions. You may need to modify the plan to meet these requirements. Local and/or state building code may require that your plans be stamped by a licensed architect […]

    May 13, 2022
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  • Do Your Plans Provide Everything I Need to Begin Construction?

    Almost. You will need to have a local builder, designer, architect or engineer review your plans before submitting them to your building department for permitting. Depending upon where you will be building, you may need to make modifications to make plans suitable for your site conditions and local building codes. Codes in some coastal areas […]

    May 13, 2022
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