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  • Can You Provide Cost-to-Build Estimates?

    Truly accurate cost-to-build estimates should come straight from your local builder. Relying on a “seat of the pants’ online cost-to-build estimate is risky. They may be cheap at $25-100 dollars or so but can be wildly inaccurate. To get an accurate estimate for your area we strongly recommend speaking with a couple of local builders […]

    May 13, 2022
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  • How Much Does Shipping Cost?

    Plans are prepared and sent typically within 24 hours. Time to ship varies: E-Mail delivery is used for Reproducible Master (PDF) and AutoCAD files. Ground shipping (3-7 days) is FREE! Second Day Air (2-3 days) – $45. Please call us at 843-886-5500 for this shipping option. Overnight Express (1-2 days) – $50 to $75. Please […]

    May 13, 2022
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  • May I Return or Exchange a Plans?

    Plan purchases (Printed Sets, Reproducible Masters, PDFs or AutoCADs) may not be returned for credit and/or refund. All sales are final. Please call us at 1-843-886-5500 with any questions.

    May 13, 2022
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  • How Do I Purchase a Set of Plans?

    Plans can be purchase through our online shopping cart which utilizes an SSL Certificate with 256 Bit Encryption. You can also call us at 843-886-5500. We accept MasterCard, VISA and Amercian Express. If you prefer, you can mail a check, but the order will not be completed until the check has cleared.

    May 13, 2022
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  • Do You Offer Modifications?

    Yes, many of the 65 designers and architects we work with do offer modification services.  Call us at 843-886-5500 and we can advise you as to whether or not the designer/architect of the plan you have chosen offers modification services. If the designer/architect does offer modifications getting a quote is easy. Just e-mail your desired […]

    May 13, 2022
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  • Are the Plans Engineered?

    No, engineering is never included with the plan sets.  If your building code requires that an engineer review your plans, you will need to hire someone local to do this work. Typically, your builder will have several “go-to” engineers who can handle this for you. This typically includes sizing pilings and beams to meet your […]

    May 13, 2022
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  • What’s the Difference Between a Stock House Plan and a Custom Home Plan?

    Custom plans are drawn to meet the specific needs of a client for a specific piece of property. Stock plans are designed to be resold multiple times. They are not designed for a specific geographic location or a specific piece of property. Stock plans offer significant cost savings compared to custom plans. Stock plans usually […]

    May 13, 2022
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  • Are Study Sets Available?

    A small number of the designers and architects we work with do offer study sets – call or e-mail to inquire about availability. Keep in mind that your builder is traditionally the go to person for this. He/she works with your local building supply to put the material list together for you at no or […]

    May 13, 2022
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