Ordering Information

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Purchasing a pre-designed plan can be practical and economical. We create our plans utmost commitment to quality, accuracy, and usefulness. Below is a description of the products and plans packages we offer, as well as details of our ordering and privacy policies.

Plan Packages and Options

Once you've decided on a plan, order the plan package that best suits your needs. Policies are listed below, as well as a description of what's in each Plan Set. To search our plans collection, click Find a Plan. If you have any questions, please Contact Us. 

• NEW! Concept Plans: An economical alternative to a Custom Home Design, our Concept House Plans provide you the essentials of the design (exterior elevations, floor plan(s), roof outline). A local design professional can complete the construction documents to meet your areas building practices and codes along with your specific site requirements. Check out our Concept Plans collection for more information!
   
• 1-Set Study Package: A single printed set and a PDF Bid set (non-printable, non-modifiable). Ideal for personal study and initial reviews. With the study package, your contractor can provide more accurate quotes for construction. Single set plans are marked Not For Construction and PDF Bid sets are non-printable. Once you and your contractor have reviewed the plan and decided to proceed with building your new home we offer a 100% upgrade credit towards a construction package or plan modification (valid within one year of purchase).
   
• PDF Print Set: A non-modifiable, print only PDF file. Save time, gas, money and paper! Rather than drive around delivering prints, the PDF Print file makes it easy to email plans to truss manufacturers, lumberyards, and other subcontractors. Use free viewing software such as Adobe Reader to view the construction drawings on your computer or tablet. They are ideal for building departments who accept electronic submissions for permitting. Email your file along with the license agreement to your local print shop, and print the exact number of sets you need as you need them. This option is the minimum package available to obtain a license agreement to construct the home.
   
• 5-Set + Print PDF Construction Package: Get the best of both worlds with this plan package. 5 sets of prints are shipped to you allowing for distribution to the building department, mortgage lender, contractor, and subcontractors. The Print PDF Set gives you the ability to provide a PDF copy of the plans (print only, non-modifiable) to subcontractors who prefer to work with an electronic copy of the plans.  You also get the benefit of being able to print additional sets locally as needed.
   
• 8-Set + Print PDF Construction Package: 8 sets of prints allow you to provide plans to the building department, mortgage lender, subcontractors, with enough sets so you can keep a copy as well as have backups if site copies are damaged or misplaced. The Print PDF Set gives you the ability to provide a PDF copy of the plans (print-only, non-modifable) to subcontrators who prefer to work with an electronic copy of the plans. Plus print additional copies locally as needed.
   
• Additional Sets: Additional sets of your plans are available if they are ordered within one year of your original order.
   
• PDF Master: An unlocked modifiable PDF file. Today's technology allows your local professional to make engineering mark-ups or design changes to this PDF Master with compatible software. This package also saves time and gas, with no expensive shipping cost. The PDF Master is ideal for building departments who accept electronic submissions for permitting. PDF files make it easy to email plans to truss manufacturers, lumberyards, and subcontractors. Email your files along with the copyright release to your local print shop and print the exact number of sets you need.
   
• CAD Electronic Files:  CAD Electronic Files provide you with the plan in a .dwg or .dxf file format which can be modified and reproduced by a local professional using compatible software. By using the CAD Electronic Files a local professional can make sure any changes are integrated throughout the entire plan. As a bonus, you are provided with a PDF Master for easy distribution of the plan to subcontractors such as flooring contractors, cabinet manufacturers, and interior designers. For plan alterations please consider using our modification services (see below). We are the best source for protecting the design integrity while providing you with a home plan tailored to you. We have decades of design experience to help you create a design that you and your family will love living in for years to come. 
   
• Master Builder Deluxe CAD Set:  Get the works with the Master Builder Deluxe CAD Set! Included with this plan package is the PDF Master, CAD Electronic Files, and an Unlimited Build License. The Unlimited Build License will allow for the design to be constructed as many times as the end user specified on the agreement would care to. Please note that the license is not transferable. 
   
• Right Reading Reverse: A full reverse of the plan with text reading correctly.
   
• Single Additional Build License: This construction license allows for the design to be built one additional time. Please Note: To purchase a single additional build license requires an existing plan purchase and does not include replacement prints or files.

Shipping

Plan package orders are generally shipped within one business day of receipt of your order. If for any reason your package will be delayed, we will contact you with an anticipated shipping date. PDF Print Set, PDF Master, and CAD Electronic Files are provided to you via email not only saving shipping fees but putting the plans in your hands faster than waiting for prints to be delivered.

For our plans packages shipped within the continental united states we offer 3 shipping options:

• Standard (5-8 business days) $25.00
• Priority (3-5 business days) $55.00
• Expedited (2-3 business days) $95.00

Shipping rates outside the continental United States vary.  For those orders, you will be contacted with available shipping options and rates after your order has been placed.  If you would like a shipping quote beforehand, please give us a call.  Or save the hassle and expense and consider one of our electronic plan packages and have the plans emailed to you for no additional charge.

After your order has been placed, the tracking number will be emailed you enabling you to track your package progress and see when you can expect delivery.

What's in a Plan Set?

Each plan set is drawn at 1/4"=1' scale and includes the following drawings:

Artist's Rendering An artist's drawing of the home, usually viewed from the front, and general construction notes.
Elevations Shows the front, sides, and rear, including exterior materials, trim sizes, roof pitches, etc.
Main Floor Plan Shows placement and dimensions of walls, doors, & windows. Includes the location of appliances, plumbing fixtures, beams, ceiling heights, etc. Second Floor Plan (if any) Shows the second floor in the same detail as the main floor. Includes second floor framing and details.
Foundation Plan Shows the location of all concrete footings, floor beams, first floor framing, and foundation details. If there is a basement, a basement plan is included which shows all basement details. Foundation types vary; please call to confirm the foundation type of the plan you are interested in.
Floor Framing Plan (if any) Shows location and spacing of floor joists and supporting walls or beams.
Roof Framing Plan Shows roof outlines, conventional framing/trusses, beams, roof framing details, etc.
Section & Details Shows a cross-section of the home. Shows support members, exterior and interior materials, insulation, and foundation. Specific details such as fireplaces, stairways, decks, etc. are drawn at 1/2" = 1' scale, and appear as needed throughout the prints.
Electrical Plan A schematic layout of all lighting, switches and electrical outlets.

Important: Plans with the "Guest Designer" label may not include all pages described above. Featured guest designers have different drafting styles, therefore construction drawing layouts and content will vary according to the region from which they originate.

Plan Modifications

Any plan can be custom tailored to fit your needs or the specifications of your building lot. We provide free modification quotes to help begin the process. See Customize Your Plan.

Guaranteed: 110% Lowest Price

Order direct from the designer! When you buy from Associated Designs our knowledgeable staff is available to answer your questions directly.

We guarantee the lowest price by 110%. If you find one of our plans on another website or publications, released within the last 12 months, we'll do better than matching the price for the same package. We'll give it to you for 10% less!

Simply call us at 800-634-0123 and provide us with the website or publication information when placing your order. Once pricing is verified, your plans will be shipped.

Policies

The plans featured on AssociatedDesigns.com are copyrighted and cannot be reproduced without a copyright release. We offer a variety of plan package options with varying permissions of use. For a complete outline of plan options and provided permissions review Plan Packages and Options above.

All drawings are produced on a computer with the utmost attention to detail. Plans by guest designers may be drawn in a style preferred in their region.

Plans specify sizes for doors, windows, fixtures, and so on, but we do not specify any manufacturer's products. The owner and builder may make product selections based on taste, budget, and availability. 

Our plans do not include an estimate of the cost to build because costs vary widely by region and season. To estimate the cost of building a plan in your area we offer a 1-Set Study Package which provides you and your builder a complete set of the construction drawings (stamped not for construction) to estimate building costs.

Material Lists are available for purchase on a limited number of our plans. Materials Lists are created to prescribed industry standards and are intended as a technical guide and not as step by step instructions. Availability can be found on a plan detail page or inquire by calling 800-634-0123.

Our plans are drawn to meet or exceed national building codes in effect at the time and place they were drawn. Codes may include the IRC (International Residential Code), CABO (Council of American Building Officials) and/or UBC (Uniform Building Code). However, each state, county, and municipality has its own building codes, zoning requirements, ordinances, and building regulations. Your plan may need to be modified to comply with local requirements regarding snow loads, energy codes, soil and seismic conditions, and wide range of other concerns. You may also need to obtain permits and consult with a local building professional and licensed engineer, as well as your local building code official, before applying for permits or beginning construction.

Because we have no control over your construction process, we cannot make any warranty - expressed or implied - with respect to the content or use of our plans, including but not limited to any warranty of merchantability or of fitness for any particular purpose. We offer a variety of plan package options and formats to help accommodate the diversity within building practices and preferences. In addition to making sure that the plan package purchased meets your licensing needs (number of builds, need for modification, etc.) it is recommended that you verify with your builder/contractor their needs for assisting you with your build.

Plans are NOT returnable:

All orders are printed or electronically distributed in response to your order and due to the high reproducibility of our product we cannot accept returns for a full refund. Please carefully review the license agreement provided with each order as All Sales Are Final. Plan packages can be upgraded at any time assuming that the number of builds provided in your order license has not been exceeded. If you are interested in upgrading your order call (800) 634-0123 or email [email protected] with your original order information and request your upgrade pricing.

It is important to us that you are able to find a design that works with your lot and budget. If you find that you are unable to build the design that you have purchased give us a call. We offer modification services so we can help you customize any design. If plan modifications are not feasible, we do offer discounts on replacement designs.