Home Plans Overview

The documents that tell your builder or subcontractors how you want the house built are called plans and specifications. These plans should include the floor plans, elevations of the front, side, and rear of the building, the foundation plans, footings and framing specifications, the roof plan, the kitchen layout, the electrical layout, and any construction details.

The specifications include the material quality description and detailed finish work. By providing all of this material to your builder or contractor, you will be more likely to get an accurate estimate on your new home construction. Worksheets in Step 2 (Before You Build) will help you specify your specifications.

Before you create plans and specifications, have the design of your house done or choose a pre-designed plan. The following steps are provided to help you narrow down the many choices and decisions. This may help you better choose to suit your individual needs and tastes.

Source thehousedesigners.com