TN08

Just looking for a little insight before ordering a stock plan for my personal build.I am interior designer by trade but thinking of doing a build on the Sater Design "Nicholas Park #6804".


What do you guys think of these blueprints in general? Pretty complete for stock plans? Better,worse or average quality? Are they generally cost effective designs to build?
Thanks for any comments.

Cole

They are stock plans.

You get what you pay for. If you are worried about accurate construction documents, send me a set of the prints and $500 and I will check them for you.

No need to double post.

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Double-A

One thing to consider is your part of the country. Many stock plans are designed to be built over a basement area and have no areas dedicated to mechanicals and sometimes washer/dryer locations. Basements are not universal. You will find them on my area, but not often. They are almost entirely unheard of on new homes.

You have to modify the usage or plans to accommodate these problems and that can sometimes make the cost savings of a stock plan go through the roof, not to mention the issues with copyright infringement etc.

We don't do new construction so this is not an issue for us, but it certainly can be seen in the homes in this area. Furnaces and A/C units stuck in hall closets by bedrooms, water heaters stuck in the attic.

Professionals are professionals for two good reasons. What they do isn't easy and they earn what they get paid.

As someone that works in interior design, I'm sure you run into examples of this all the time.

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TN08

I am aware of the usual problems with inferior stock plans but I was thinking that the higher end price of the "Saterdesign.com" designs might mean better quality.I was looking for feedback from anyone that has worked any of these designs – just for a general feel of their quality (better than most for the price?)



Any obviously expensive construction or design flaws on this one?

I cant post the URL until 15 posts but the design I like is at

Saterdesign.com Plan ID # 6804

Thanks

genecarp

i have built off stock plans before, i recommend that you contact several local architecs, they often have drawers full of plans that have been built in your area. you will avoid building code problems

Cole

http://www.saterdesign.com/plan.asp?...raphicID=16211

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techrecruit

TN08 - I bought the Nicholas Park plan from Sater a few months ago but haven't started to build yet. LOVE the plan and layout. I can give you some info about what my architect said about the plans if you want to shoot me an email. I'm also really curious to if you have any pictures of the Nicholas Plan finished or know where I can find any. I would like some more samples of what people have done with the exterior, etc...

msg me your email addy if you want to trade ideas.

Kevin

siteturbo

No matter what plans you buy, you will more than likely also need an engineer to analyze the building for when you go for permitting. Let me know what you do, I know a great engineer.