MODIFY A HOUSE PLAN
Do you like one of our plans but would like to make some changes to it? We can help!
Step 1: Purchase either the Viewing Set or Bidding Set of the House Plan you want. Keep in mind that the Bidding Set includes the much more detail, including our high performance wall details and healthy interiors package. This set will allow the builder(s) you are considering to provide an accurate quote. (See “About Our Plans" for more info)
Step 2: Look for an email confirmation. We will follow up by email to send you the standard set of plans in PDF format. At that time, we will also ask you if you’d like to make any modifications.
Step 3: Send us a bullet-point list and sketches of the modifications that you’d like to make.
Minor modifications include moving interior walls, plumbing, and any other non-structural changes. This can be done on either the Viewing Set or Bidding Set.
Major modifications include moving exterior walls, changing ceiling heights, adding/moving windows and doors, changing the height off the ground, adding porches, and any other changes that will require structural modifications. You will need to purchase the Bidding Set to make major modifications.
Step 4: Approve the estimate for revisions. Once we receive your list, we’ll provide you with a cost estimate to make these changes, at an hourly rate of $125.00. You’ll receive a contract to sign via DocuSign and a request for payment via Quickbooks.
Step 5: Receive your modified drawings. Depending on the modifications, it will take us approximately 1-3 weeks to complete. We’ll send the revised PDF set to you via email. If you would like to make further adjustments to the plans, please send a list or a sketch of the additional changes so that we can provide an estimate for your approval.
Step 5: Bring this set to builders for pricing. We recommend talking with at least 2 builders for cost comparison.
Step 6: Purchase the ‘License to Build’. We will credit the price of the bidding set towards this fee.
If you are unsure of the house plan you’d like, or if your changes are feasible, please Scroll to the bottom of the page to submit a request. We’ll follow up by email.
COMBINING ENVIRONMENTAL AND HUMAN HEALTH TO CRAFT SUPERIOR HEALTHY HOMES
Our HEALTHY HOMES specification package is automatically added into all of our plans; both the Basic Plans and the Custom Plans.
Interested in Hempcrete or other Alternative Building Methods such as Rammed Earth and Compressed Earth Block? Head over to Root Down Designs for consultation services.
READY TO FOR THE NEXT STEP?
Fill out our Customization and Add-ons questionnaire (below) so we can begin to understand your needs. We’ll follow up with you within 3-4 business days with any questions for further discussion or with a total fee for the services requested and a contract agreement.
We require that the total amount be paid upfront and in full to Root Down House Plan Co. (Check or Credit Card through PayPal) prior to the release of the final documents.
Still have questions? Check out our FAQ page or reach out to us on the Contact page, we’re happy to help!
Thank you for your interest in our plans!