TF House Plans
Residential Design &, Drafting Services.

Things To Know:

I am not an Architect. I am a licensed contractor and a residential designer backed by 25 plus years of hands on construction and design experience.

Why Choose This Path?

• Significant Cost Savings: Because I am a contractor-designer rather than a registered Architect, my fees typically range from $800 to $5,000. This represents a 60% savings compared to a typical Architects fee of $6,000–$20,000.

• No Architect Required: Most towns don’t require an architect or their stamp. What they do require is a professional draftsperson with the ability to understand all building codes and are able to present all drawings I specialize in the drafting and preparation of the plans that are required for building permit submittal as well as contractor bidding.

• Efficient Timelines: Plans can take between one week up to three months, depending on complexity. I will provide a firm timeline once we define your project’s scope.

• Seamless Communication: I maintain constant contact via email and cell phone, sharing daily updates and design iterations to keep the project moving forward.

• Fixed-Fee Integrity: My design fee remains fixed unless you request extensive structural changes to the plans. 

• Buildable Designs: Unlike many office-based architects, my plans are informed by decades of hands-on building experience. I can design a home, remodel or addition that will save you money.

• Integrated Process: You get a single point of contact during the design phase. 

What’s Included:

Plan requirements vary from town to town but most require the same information. Typically a full set of house plans can have five to ten pages of drawings depending on the size or complexity of the home and project. A typical full set of plans usually contains the following:

• Existing  Elevations - These drawings are required when a homeowner is looking to add on to their existing home. These are drawings that show what the existing homes exterior looks like before construction.

• Proposed Elevations - These are drawings that show what the exterior of the home will look from all four sides once construction is completed.

• Demolition  Plan - This drawing is intended to show the building inspector and the contractor which walls are being removed.

• Foundation Plan - This is drawn for the concrete contractor to pour the footings and foundation for the home.

• Existing Floor Plans - Also called "as-built" plans, are detailed drawings showing a building's current physical layout, including walls, doors, windows, fixtures, and dimensions. Serving as the crucial starting point for renovations, or remodels.  

• Proposed Floor Plans - These are required for both new homes, remodels and additions.

• Framing  Plans - These drawings show the homes framing at each level. It includes the floor joist, ceiling joist and roof rafter plan.

• Section  Details - This is a "cut through" view at various locations of the home. This gives a deeper detail to the homes construction.