Modify Floor Plans to Fit Your Needs
With such a wide variety of home designs and architectural styles available to choose from, finding the house you love can take a lot of research. Once you find one that’s close, it’s tough to realize the home doesn’t exactly fit the needs of your family.
At The Plan Collection, we understand this frustration, and that’s why we offer the ability to modify home plans. This is an easy process that can include anything from changing room dimensions to adding square footage to a plan. We’ll work with designers to get the proper files updated so when you hand the plans off to your home builders, they’ve got what they need to build your new house.
If you’ve found a house that’s close, but not exactly what you need, request modifications and turn it into the dream home you’ve been wanting!
3 Ways to Customize House Plans
We offer three different levels when it comes to changing floor plans. Whether you want to change walls, add a porch for extra curb appeal, or change a four bedroom into a five bedroom house plan, we can help. Browse through our three modification options below, and when you find the house you like, click ‘Modify This Plan’ and submit the details of the changes you need.
Easy Plan Modifications.
Free
Why Easy Plan Modifications.?
- Fastest and easiest
- Minor changes adding notes or drawings to a plan
- Referred to as “redlining” and accepted by most building departments (double check with yours to be sure!)
Examples:
- Moving / resizing doors or windows
- Changing non-load-bearing walls
- Changing exterior finishes
- Changing exterior materials
- Changes to non-load bearing walls
- Changing appliance locations
- Adjusting cabinet configurations
- Updating electrical layouts
Is this you?
- Many of these changes can be done by your builder or a local draftsman
- Our designers can also work with you to make these changes
Medium Plan Modifications.
$299,00
Why Medium Plan Modifications.?
- Fast and Easy
- Significant changes that require the help of a professional
- Significant changes that require the help of a professional
Examples:
- Adding a fireplace
- Enlarging a kitchen or bathroom
- Adding a room, garage or porch
- Foundation change
- Exterior wall framing change
- Changing roof pitch
- Adding or removing a room
- Changing room configurations
- A different foundation
- Adding or relocating a fireplace
- Changing exterior wall framing
- Garage entry orientation changes
Is this you?
- Our designers are often your best and most economical resource for these changes. Our designers are often your best and most economical resource for these changes
Extreme Plan Modifications.
$999,00
Why Extreme Plan Modifications.?
- Most significant changes to the house plans
- Significant changes that require the help of a professional
- Significant changes that require the help of a professional
Examples:
- Expanding the footprint >20%
- Adding multiple new rooms
- Changing or removing load-bearing walls
- Changing the footprint of the plan
- Moving room locations
- Adding a basement with floor plan
- Altering or adding a second floor
Is this you?
- Many of our customers with these types of changes opt for the CAD file and work with a local designer / architect to make these changes
- Our designers are familiar with the plans and can make these changes for you
Easy Plan Modifications.
Free
Why Easy Plan Modifications.?
- Fastest and easiest
- Minor changes adding notes or drawings to a plan
- Referred to as “redlining” and accepted by most building departments (double check with yours to be sure!)
Examples:
- Moving / resizing doors or windows
- Changing non-load-bearing walls
- Changing exterior finishes
- Changing exterior materials
- Changes to non-load bearing walls
- Changing appliance locations
- Adjusting cabinet configurations
- Updating electrical layouts
Is this you?
- Many of these changes can be done by your builder or a local draftsman
- Our designers can also work with you to make these changes
Medium Plan Modifications.
$299,00
Why Medium Plan Modifications.?
- Fast and Easy
- Significant changes that require the help of a professional
- Significant changes that require the help of a professional
Examples:
- Adding a fireplace
- Enlarging a kitchen or bathroom
- Adding a room, garage or porch
- Foundation change
- Exterior wall framing change
- Changing roof pitch
- Adding or removing a room
- Changing room configurations
- A different foundation
- Adding or relocating a fireplace
- Changing exterior wall framing
- Garage entry orientation changes
Is this you?
- Our designers are often your best and most economical resource for these changes. Our designers are often your best and most economical resource for these changes
Extreme Plan Modifications.
$999,00
Why Extreme Plan Modifications.?
- Most significant changes to the house plans
- Significant changes that require the help of a professional
- Significant changes that require the help of a professional
Examples:
- Expanding the footprint >20%
- Adding multiple new rooms
- Changing or removing load-bearing walls
- Changing the footprint of the plan
- Moving room locations
- Adding a basement with floor plan
- Altering or adding a second floor
Is this you?
- Many of our customers with these types of changes opt for the CAD file and work with a local designer / architect to make these changes
- Our designers are familiar with the plans and can make these changes for you
How Do I Get Started?
Once you have chosen a plan, just click on the "Modify this Plan" button on the plan page to itemize your changes and submit a request for a free quote.
- You will usually receive a free quote within two business days
- If you’re happy with the mod estimate, you will then need to buy the PDF file, CAD file, or Reproducible Master of the plan
- Our modification designers will provide one-on-one consultation once you place the order including expert advice on your requests to help you make the right decisions
- Turnaround time is normally within 3 – 4 weeks until you receive your customized house plan
How Do I Get Started?
Can my changes be made?
Most modifications are feasible. We do find, however, some requests related to significantly “shrinking” the size of a house cannot be made while keeping the integrity of the plan. For example, national guidelines and local building codes require hallways, door entrances and staircases to have a constant width. As a result, sometimes it is not possible to reduce the size of a house to the extent desired. If you need a lot changed, it could be worth extending your search to see if there are any that better fit your needs.
How much will it cost?
All modifications done by our design team will still require the purchase of a PDF file, Reproducible Master or CAD file. Typically, modification fees range from $500 - $1,200 (plus the cost of the PDF file, Reproducible Master or CAD file), but modification fees can vary based upon the extent of the modifications requested. Free quote requests are usually completed within two to three business days.
How long will it take?
This will depend upon the number and type of changes needed. Typically, once you and the designer have agreed upon the changes to be made to the plan, the designer can implement those changes in five to fifteen business days.
What is the process?
Find the house that meets most of your needs. Have a clear plan in mind to help understand the impact of your changes. Click “Modify This Plan” on our plan details page and submit the specifics of your changes so we can quickly respond with a quote.
What if I just want the house plan in reverse?
Fortunately, many of our designs come with an option to purchase a plan in a right-reading reverse or mirror (type is backwards) option. If you find a house that does not come with either option, a modification can be made. The normal costs would be the price of a PDF file, Reproducible Master or CAD file plus an additional $150-$300 in modification fees.
Can I change the foundation option?
Yes, it is possible. Many of our plans come with options to purchase different foundations. If you find a house that does not come with the foundation option you need, please let us know. If the foundation is not available, the typical cost would be the price of a PDF file, Reproducible Master or CAD file plus an additional $150-$300 in modification fees.
What if I want a completely custom plan?
We work with a large network of very talented designers and architects. We will be more than happy to put you in contact with someone in your local area. Submit a request for a custom design.
How To Request Modification Services
Architectural Designs is here to help if you are needing plan modification services. Do you need to change the foundation type? Is your property dictating a garage orientation change from a front load entry to a side entry version? Are you wanting to customize specific areas for your family’s lifestyle? These changes and many others are possible. Follow the instructions below on how to submit a modification request. A free modification quote and timeline to complete the work will be emailed to you within 1-3 business days.
How to submit your Modification Request:
Go to the plan you would like to modify and click the “Modify this Plan” button. Provide your contact information, detail the changes you would like made and upload any supporting images. You will receive a confirmation after clicking the Submit button. A request can also be submitted by faxing us at 203.761.8600.
Ask Questions!
A quote outlining the cost to make the modifications and the time needed to make them will be emailed to you within 1-3 business days. If you have questions, we are here to answer them so please do not hesitate to contact us by email or phone.
Ready to get started?
Follow the instructions in the quote to get your modification project underway. If your preference is for one of our seasoned Customer Service team to take your order by phone, please call us Monday-Friday, 9-5EST at 1-800-854-7852.
What happens next?
An email providing designer contact information will follow your order confirmation. Keep this important email for your records.