Below are some of the more frequently asked questions we receive on our home
plan services. If you would like further information or have additional
questions, please
Contact Us.
Using this Site
How do I search for a home plan?
How can I save home plans I like but am not ready to purchase?
Where can I find your privacy policy and terms of use?
About the Plans
What is included in your house plans?
Where can I find photographs of completed homes built from these plans?
Where can I locate a rear elevation of a specific home plan?
What is a reproducible set of home plans?
What is a CAD file?
What is a PDF file?
I see a house plan I like, but can I request changes?
How much will it cost to customize my house plan?
Ordering
How many blueprints should I buy?
If I need additional prints, am I considered a new customer?
Does sales tax apply to my purchase?
How can I track the status of my order?
What is your exchange policy?
Building Your Home
I am interested in building my own home, but where do I start?
How can I estimate the cost to build my home?
What do I need to know about building codes?
There are many ways to submit a search. Home style, square footage,
most-popular, number of floors, types of Floor Plans, number of bedrooms and
number of bedrooms are all common methods. If you know specific plans that you
are looking for, you can also type in the plan number and we'll pull it up for
you. All of our search options are accessible from the home page.
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Ultimateplans.com makes it easy to reference your favorite home plans, without
backtracking through your visit. Simply click “Add to Favorites” beside the
plan you like, and when you're ready to view them, go to “My Favorites” on the
left-hand menu.
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Click here to
read our privacy policy.
Click here for our terms of use.
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With your purchase you will receive the following: a foundation sheet, exterior
elevations, detailed floor plans, and a section (wall section or building
section). Interior elevations, cabinet plans, fireplace details, stair details,
and a roof plan may be included in some but not all of our plans.
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When available, we post photos of finished homes constructed according to the
featured house plan, Please note that while these photos may be exactly like
the floor plans displayed, from time to time, homeowners do add their own
details to the exterior and changes to the floor plans. As a result, the floor
plans available on this web site may not always be identical to the house in
the photograph.
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If the page you're viewing does not have a rear or side view,
let us know . We will contact the designer and reply with your
requested information within a few days.
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Some plans need modification to adapt to local codes or climates. Reproducible
prints can be altered by a local designer and come with a reproduction waiver
so copies can be made as needed.
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CAD files are the complete set of home plans in electronic file format. Choose
this option if there are multiple changes you wish made to the home plans and
you have a local design professional able to make the changes. CAD files can
not be exchanged and are nonrefundable.
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PDF files are a complete set of home plans in electronic file format sent to
you via email. These files cannot be altered electronically, once printed
changes can be hand drawn. A PDF file gives you the license to modify the plans
to fit your needs and build one home. PDF files can be printed in many
different sizes. Take this file to any local print shop and have them print out
as many sets in whatever sizes you need. PDF files cannot be exchanged and are
nonrefundable.
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Absolutely! Any home plan can be customized to your needs or likes. Under
"Customize Plans" on our home page, click on
Our Services to find complete information on home plan modifications.
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Ultimateplans.com knows the importance of the dollar when crafting the home of
your dreams, so we offer quotes for our home plans to our customers directly
through our website.
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This number can vary depending on who is involved in your building process. The
homeowner, local building authority, builder, mortgage lender and anyone else
directly involved with the construction of your home will likely need a copy.
Assuming your home will involve all of the above, a recommended order would be
7 to 10 prints.
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Rest assured that if you order too few on your original order, you can request
additional home plans within 60 days from that date at special reorder prices.
Please Contact us for details.
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New Jersey residents are subject to state sales tax on their purchases of house
plans. Canadian residents are subject to provincial sales taxes.
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Under
My
Account , one of the listed options is to review your Order Status.
Click the link and you'll get more details about your plans.
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Blueprints are nonrefundable. However, should you find that the plan you have
purchased does not fit your needs, you may exchange that plan for another plan
in our collection within 60 days from the date of your original order. The
entire content of your original order must be returned before an exchange will
be processed. You will be charged a processing fee of 20% of the amount of the
original order, the cost difference between the new plan set and the original
plan set (if applicable), and all related shipping costs for the new plans.
Contact our order department for more information. Please note: reproducible
masters may only be exchanged if the package is unopened. PDF files and CAD
files cannot be exchanged and are nonrefundable.
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First off, some things to consider are budget, space and time. How much are you
willing to invest in your home's construction? How big is your property? What
type of terrain is it located on? What kind of floor plans are you looking at?
How soon would you like it completed? Mapping out all the details to questions
like these can give you a better idea of what you'd like and what you're
realistically aiming for. Consider the number of inhabitants. Are you planning
on expanding your family in the future? If so, the number of bedrooms and
bathrooms are key aspects to remember. If you're not sure, a home that will
adapt well to additions may be crucial to your plans. What does your current
residence look like? Do you want to create a home in the same or a similar
style, or are you looking for a specific style, such as Victorian or Ranch?
Pinpointing exactly what makes your dream home yours will bring you one huge
step closer to achieving it.
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This is perhaps our most frequently asked question and the most difficult one
to answer. Labor and material costs differ widely across the country. Your
building site's characteristics also play a significant role. Finally, the
amenities you choose for your home – from cabinets and countertops to windows,
flooring and doors – will also substantially impact the final cost of your
home. With the above in mind, the square footage of the home you build is the
most significant factor in calculating the cost. Perhaps the easiest way to
determine your local average cost per square foot for new homes is to contact
your local chapter of the National Association of Home Builders. Multiply the
square footage of the home you want to build by the average cost per square
foot to determine a general cost for your floor plans. Be sure to add extra
dollars to your budget for landscaping.
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All home plans are drawn to conform to or exceed one or more of the industry's
major national building standards – saving you time and money. Keep in mind
that building codes do vary from region to region, and some local codes require
an architectural or engineering “seal of approval” on your print before
construction can begin. We strongly encourage you to consult an architect, a
contractor, or your local housing authority before beginning your home building
processes.
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