Each set of Catalog Architectural plans includes: (.pdf file per pricing listed below)
Price: Single Family House-Single Use License:
Deluxe non-published Plans: Contact us to discuss our non-published collection of higher-end home plans starting around 4500 sf. Each is unique, and able to be customized. You get the benefit of a grand detailed house, without the wait of starting from a blank sheet of paper.
Single Use License: $1.00/sf under roof plus engineering.
Each set of Structural Engineering plans adds: (an encrypted .pdf for permitting, with an unencrypted version for your use)
Locations of filled cells in block walls.
Structural plan (typically integrated with architectural plans), notes, structural specifications and details to meet your wind borne debris area, as well as a truss diagram that is for illustration purposes only to show how we anticipate the loads to be distributed. You may submit your engineered truss design in advance of our engineering review and we will integrate it into the final permit set.
Seal affixed to drawings for permitting (the encrypted .pdf as described above)
A set of instructions to complete your permit package.
You must purchase the architectural sets to receive the structural sets. Any deviation from our standard structural specs (see below) and major size and design changes may be subject to additional fees, including non-standard plan requirements by building departments, some foundation types, flood criteria, extra truss review after receiving engineered truss drawings and higher wind zones. Product Approvals are not included and should be provided by the Builder. Seal is valid for one year from date of signature, subject to any code changes. Structural Engineer is an independent third party and is considered the Engineer of Record per FL statutes.
Single Use License:
Study Set
.pdf of floor plan, elevations and electrical sheets with a locked watermark. It provides sizes, dimensions, and other plan attributes to be able create an accurate price as well as see how the house is designed in greater detail. The fee is not credited toward any future purchase.
Fee: $50.00
Brochure Artwork
11”x17” color elevation and black and white floor plan in PDF format.
Customization of the artwork is also available and priced per job. Artwork cannot be created by any other entity without the express written consent of Plansource, Inc. Artwork that is sold prior to sale of plans is subject to the ultimate purchase of those plans per written agreement. We also provide photo-realistic artwork at an additional cost. Contact our office for further details.
Fee: $150.00
Please click here to view samples of our marketing materials and artwork.
Specifications for Catalog Plans
All houses designed in this catalog are designed with 8” thick exterior concrete block walls, wood frame interior walls, trussed roof (typically 6:12 slope for main spans), asphalt shingle roofing material, and pre-cast concrete lintels. Foundation type is noted with each plan. Plan number equals the air-conditioned square foot area. Dimensions are approximate and may vary slightly in the field. The specifications can be changed by utilizing our customization services (listed below). A 2-story house is defined as a house having a staircase and any amount of usable upper floor area. We do not provide product approval specifications, and if required to be part of the documents (reviewed by structural engineer), as well as three story houses, and more complex foundation designs, additional fees will apply.
Customization Services for Catalog Plans
Plansource offers customization services for all catalog plans. This includes plan and elevation changes, adding new elevations, and changing specifications. Simply contact us via phone or through our website to discuss your needs. The price is determined by the extent of the changes to the documents, and you will be quoted an estimate prior to starting. You must purchase the license to the plan prior to any customization.
Mirrored/Reverse Sets for Catalog Plans
You can order sets of each house that is the exact mirror image of that shown in the catalog. Fee does not apply if part of a list of custom changes when ordered.
Fee: $100.00
Full Service Design for Builders
Plansource is also a full service design firm that specializes in the creation of unique plans for the home building industry, utilizing either our catalog plans and/or custom plans with multiple options and elevations. There is a contractual agreement that outlines services, terms, and fee structure. Contact our office for further details.
Custom Home Design
Plansource can create any custom home design for your situation. Contact our office to discuss your dream home, and we can make it a reality. Prices are based upon complexity of the design. A written and signed contract between Plansource, Inc and client will apply.
Square Footage Calculations
Calculations are made from the outside of the exterior wall and do not include lanais, porches, garages, attics, and two story or vaulted areas. Stairs are counted once. Room dimensions on the artwork are measured inside to inside and are approximate.
The Fine Print/Printing/Time Estimations/Misc
We offer unencrypted .pdf architectural sets or Encrypted .pdf engineered permit sets. To save a tree, we do not offer printing services, allowing our clients to utilize the .pdf to print only the sections they might need. If your building jurisdiction requires an engineered sealed paper copy, please contact us. If you have ordered customization and/or engineering services, an approximate delivery date will be given at the time of ordering those services.
Payment
We accept payment only through our ACH online invoicing system. We also accept credit cards with a 5.0% fee added (please call if paying by credit card and we will process the card at that time). We do not accept mailed checks-save a stamp and save a tree!
Building Codes
Our plans are designed to meet the requirements of the current Florida Building Code at time of order, but because of varying interpretations and the fact that codes can change, we cannot warrant the plan’s compliance with any of the specific building codes and ordinances thereafter. Plansource, Inc., suggests that the plans be reviewed by a local architect or engineer (unless we have provided those services) to ensure that it complies with all applicable local building codes, and other restrictions. Plansource, Inc. and/or its professional partners will address any comments by your building jurisdiction on only those items provided by Plansource, Inc. We do not reimburse any re-submittal fees. Some changes and material substitutions may be necessary for your plans are to meet local requirements. However, Plansource, Inc. cannot be responsible for any changes to the documents by others. Any discrepancies must be reported immediately to Plansource, Inc. All specific products used in/on the residence are to be chosen by the client and Product Approval information to be provided as required by the municipality. Plansource, Inc. assumes no responsibility for specific products, their installation, use, or warranty.
Copyright/Miscellaneous
The purchase of a set of home plans in no way transfers any copyright or other ownership interest in it to the buyer except for a limited license to use that one set of home plans for the construction of one, and only one, dwelling unit only to the original purchaser. That purchaser has no authority or rights to transfer the plans and/or license to anyone else for any reason without permission of the copyright holder, even in conjunction with a parcel of property. Copyright and licensing of home plans for construction exist to protect all parties. It respects and supports the intellectual property of the original designer for all of our catalog and custom plans, Plansource, Inc. Copyright law has been reinforced over the past few years, with willful infringement causing settlements for statutory damages up to $150,000.00, all attorney fees, and the profit the builder made on each infringing residence. Due to the nature of the copyright agreement between Plansource, Inc. and the purchaser, no refunds are given once an order is placed, and all catalog fees are due at time of ordering. Plansource maintains all copyrights to all plans and derivative works and aggressively pursues copyright infringement. A one-time license is valid for only one (1) year from date of purchase. Artwork cannot be created by any other company without the express written consent of Plansource, Inc. All notations and artwork are conceptual and approximate by nature and subject to change without notice. Plansource, Inc. is relieved of all liability for typographical errors in the catalog. The website contains the most updated terms and conditions. Plansource, Inc. is not responsible for any site conditions that affect the plans that had not been communicated. Contract terms for custom design supercedes any terms regarding catalog plans.
Plansource, Inc. is not a partner in any real estate venture with the client and Plansource, Inc. fees are not at risk and are not subject to any changes in CLIENT’s status of said project. Plansource, Inc. maintains all lien rights as specified in Florida 713 statutes.