FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Below are questions we will have for you to complete your blueprints. If you don't know the answers before coming in, don't worry, we will explain and quide you through the process.

• Exterior walls 2X6 or 2X4.
• Wall height.
• Kind of joist system.
• Roof pitch.
• Overhang depth.
• Ceiling height.
• Roof type.
• Siding type?
• Window type?
• Basement type?
• Deck and Porch?

Depending on structure, most houses are $0.50 per square foot of living area with a $500 minimum and deposit. For example, a 1500 square foot home would cost $750 to have the blue prints drawn. You'll receive a 1% discount on materials purchased through Mt Hamill or Mt Pleasant Lumber for your quoted project.

We limit you to 2 revision changes within the original plan footprint. After those two revisions we charge $50 per hour. If we have to resize the plan square footage there will be a new print charge. Our designers and sales people will guide you and make recommendations during the drawing of your blueprints. It is very important to contact us when a project is early in the design phase. The benefit of early involvement is a reduction of issues when final blueprints are delivered. Delays and changes can be kept to a minimum leading to quicker project completion.

It usually takes about two-four weeks for us to complete a set of prints.

We provide you with 7 sets of plans to hand out to your contractors and subs. If you need additional prints made we charge per page, or we can digitally send you a set.

You'll need to talk with your contractor on timeline, but once your foundation is poured your sales person will come out and measure the completed foundation. After we are sure of measurements we will then start ordering rafters and floor systems.

This is an extremely hard question to answer. There are many factors involved in building a house or doing a remodel. A sales person can discuss the current rough square footage price, but it truely depends on how high end you want to go with building materials. Items such as windows, doors, siding, and roofing and range depending on what look you want. The interior of your home plays a big role as well, cabinets, interior doors, trim, and flooring costs can differ significantly. Several other factors are labor, foundation, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc. Plan early, get estimates, stick to original plan, and stay away from expensive upgrades or change orders.

New construction and extensive remodels are definitely more energy efficient than older homes. When designing a new home, many basic decisions affect energy consumption. Listed below are ways to make your new home more energy efficient.

• Install energy-efficient windows and doors.
• Install high R-value insulation. High R-value equals greater the insulating effectiveness.
• Install energy efficient HVAC (heating, ventilating and air conditioning) system.
• Install energy efficient appliances and electronics.
• Install energy efficient lighting.

With a growing demand for energy–efficient homes, investing in a newly built home now can mean an increased value in the future and lower bills today.

Our sales personnel are very product knowledgeable and are more than happy to guide you through your entire building project. You can rest assured we will help you make decisions based on your needs and budget