Can I exchange or return the plans?
House Plans are processed in response to your order and due to the high reproducibility of our products we are unable to accept returns. However, an exchange for a different plan may be possible with an exchange fee and as long as the original purchase has not been altered in any way. No plan exchanges after 30 days of purchase. All PDF and CAD Master purchases are FINAL and cannot be returned or exchanged for any reason. 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.
How many sets of plans will I need?
That will depend on your builder and how many sets you will need to submit to build a home in your area. You may need a set for yourself, your mortgage lender, building department and several sets for your contractor and subcontractors. The minimum plan package is the Print PDF Set. This option provides a single build license plus a print-only PDF of the construction drawings and is emailed saving time and shipping fees. Full descriptions of each plan package is available on the plan detail page.
How do I upgrade my Print PDF Set to a modifiable plan package?
We can certainly help you upgrade your plan package! Give us a call or send us an email and make sure to include your order information. Our customer service team will review your upgrade options and the pricing. By phone we can be reached at 800-634-0123 (local: 541-461-2082) or you can email info@associateddesigns.com.
I purchased 1 Set Study Package and am now ready to build. How do I get permission to build the plan?
To obtain a license to build one of our homes you must purchase at least a Print PDF set. You may also purchase 5 Sets + Print PDF, PDF Masters, or CAD Masters. We do offer upgrades from any of the plan packages. Special to upgrading from a 1 Set Study Package, you will receive a 100% credit of your study set to the buildable plan package of your choice. Call our customer support specialists or email info@associateddesigns.com to get your upgraded started. Please make sure to have your original order information on hand.
Can I afford to build this home?
The cost of building a home depends on where you build, the cost of materials in your area, how you finish the home, and whom you hire to build it. To help answer this question, we've teamed up with Start Build to provide Cost to Build reports. Alternatively, with our One Set Study Package, your contractor can provide you with accurate costs to build your home. The One Set is stamped "Not For Construction", however it will provide you and your contractor the opportunity to review everything from the foundation to the roof framing. And if their bid comes back within your budget, we offer an upgrade credit towards a Print PDF Set or greater.
Can I get an address where a plan has been built, so I can see the finished home?
Sorry, we are unable to provide the location of where our designs have been constructed. All of our customers' information (including yours) is confidential. We do, however, feature some construction pictures on our Home Plan Blog along with our collection of House Plans with Photos.