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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Keep the info coming, OP, I have a lot that I want to build on one day so I’m all in.

I do have a question though- I know there are companies out there who offer hundreds of different plans for a few hundred to a few thousand dollars.  Did you consider using one of the pre-made plans?[/quote]

We probably didn't fully explore the pre-made plans route.  I sifted through a couple dozen plans on websites that offered ready made plans for about 3-4K.  But, they didn't offer the ability to change anything, and for us that was a deal breaker.  Also, having now gone through permitting, I can say our architect was a key part of that process--answering questions from the County, and with some updates to the plan along the way. She also coordinated with the engineer on submitting the engineering plans --things like roof trusses and wind bracing.   And.. besides the architectural plans,  the architect also completed our lighting plans (which also include carbon monoxide and fire alarm), and construction plans.

Our architect also helped make sure the design was properly sited on our property, given BRL (build restriction lines)--County will not let you build to the edge of the lot, and took into account existing trees, water/sewer, etc.

So I think that at a minimum, those pre-made plans are just a start, and we would still have needed architect to turn them into the home we actually wanted.  [/quote]

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