Ordering Information
We at Associated Designs thank you for your interest in our home plans.
Purchasing a pre-designed plan can be practical and economical. All plans on our website have been developed with the utmost commitment to quality, accuracy and usefulness. Following is a description of the products and plans packages we offer, as well as details of our ordering and privacy policies.
Review Plans
A review plan is a good, low-cost way to take a closer look at a plan you're interested in. Review plans include an artist's rendering, floor plans at 1/8"=1'-0" scale, exterior elevations showing all sides of the home, and a cross section through the home. With a review plan you can discuss the design with family, friends, and building professionals, make sure the specifications meet your needs, even visualize traffic patterns and furniture placement. Review plans are only $25 each, which includes shipping. They can be ordered online or by phone, fax or mail. To search our plans library, click Find a Plan.
Plans Packages
Full blueprint sets are available for all home designs. Once you've decided on a design you want, order the plans package that best suits your needs. Prices and Policies are listed below, as well as a description of what's in each Blueprint Set. To search our plans library, click Find a Plan. If you have any questions, please Contact Us.- 1-Set Study Package: A single set. Ideal for personal study and initial reviews. Single-set plans are marked Not For Construction.
- 8-Set Construction Package: 8 sets of prints allow you to provide plans to the building departments, mortgage holder, subcontractors, and so on.
- Additional Sets: Additional sets of your plans are available at a reduced price if they are ordered within 90 days of your original order.
- Reproducible Master: One set of reproducible plans, which a qualified building designer, engineer, or builder can change and duplicate. Note, mirror reverse are not available as reproducible masters.
- Electronic Master: An electronic version of the plan on CD. Professionals using compatible design software will be able to modify and reproduce plans.
- Mirror Reverse Sets: All elements of the plan appear backwards, including text. When ordering plan sets, you may have any of the sets printed in mirror reverse (providing at least one set is right-reading) for a $25 fee.
- Right Reading Reverse Sets: A full reverse of the plan with text reading correctly.
Custom Changes
Any plan may be modified to suit your wishes. Modifications may include reversing a plan, changing windows or doors, moving walls, or adding a basement or larger garage. See Custom Services.
Plans Package Prices
Prices are based on the square footage of living space in the plan and the type of package you order.| TYPE OF PACKAGE |  Under 2000 sqft |  2000-2999 sqft |  3000-3999 sqft |  4000+ sqft |
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| 1-Set Study Package | $425.00 | $525.00 | $725.00 | $850.00 |
| 8-Set Construction Pkg | $650.00 | $800.00 | $1150.00 | $1225.00 |
| Additional Set | $45.00 ea | $55.00 ea | $65.00 ea | $75.00 ea |
| Reproducible Master | $775.00 | $975.00 | $1425.00 | $1525.00 |
| Electronic Master | $975.00 | $1225.00 | $1750.00 | $1925.00 |
| Right Reading Reverse | +$150.00 | +$250.00 | +$350.00 | +$450.00 |
GUARANTEED: 110% LOWEST PRICE
Associated Designs, will 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.
SIMILAR PLAN PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE
Ordering your plans direct from the designer can help you avoid frustrating time delays. When you buy from a middle man, waiting 24 hours or more for your plan or construction questions to be relayed and answered is not unusual. But when you buy direct from Associated Designs, knowledgeable people can answer your questions immediatelyAssociated Designs will match the package price of any similar plan found on another website or publication released within the last 12 months, as long as the comparable square footage is within 50 feet.
Simply call us at 800-634-0123 and provide us with the website or publication information, along with the similar plan's name and number, when placing your order. Once verified, your plans will be shipped.
Shipping
Standard UPS ground delivery is included in the price of the Review Plans and the Home Plans Collection. For our plan packages we offer 3 shipping options:- UPS Ground (5-8 business days) $15.00
- 2nd Day Air (3 business days) $30.00
- Overnight (2 business days) $45.00
Returns and Exchanges
Blueprints are printed in response to your order, so we cannot accept returns. However, you may exchange your entire blueprint order for an 80% credit toward a new order. Reproducible Masters may not be returned or exchanged.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.
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Foundation Plan
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Roof Framing Plan
Shows roof outlines, conventional framing/trusses, beams, roof framing details, etc.
Details
Specific details such as fireplaces, stairways, decks, etc. Details are drawn at 1/2" = 1' scale, and appear as needed throughout the prints.
Section
Shows a cross-section of the home. Shows support members, exterior and interior materials, insulation, and foundation.
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.
Policies
We authorize the use of our prints for the construction of one (1) residence on the express condition that you strictly comply with all local building codes and other applicable laws.
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 before you purchase the plans, we recommend you purchase a low-cost Review Plan, which should provide enough information for your builder to estimate building costs.
Our plans do not include a materials list, because materials availability also differs by region. We recommend the materials list be developed locally by your builder. Developing this list gives your builder the opportunity to review the plans and specifications in great detail.
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 a wide range of other concerns. You may also need to obtain permits and inspections from local governments before and during construction. We strongly recommend that you consult with a building designer and/or 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, express 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.
