Good
$1.25/ sq ft
Up to 2,999 sq ft of living space
For the client who knows exactly what they want and will make minimal changes.
- Plan views, elevations, sections and details
- Permit and construction ready
- Delivered digitally
New homes
Custom home plans, drawn around the way you live.
Why settle for a stock plan when you can have a home designed just for you? We start with what you want and need, then turn it into a plan that fits your life and your budget, now and years from now.
Why it works
Custom Home Plans, done the Homescape way.
Every custom home plans project starts with a conversation about how you live, what you need, and what your site and budget allow. Why settle for a stock plan when you can have a home designed just for you? We start with what you want and need, then turn it into a plan that fits your life and your budget, now and years from now. One designer stays with you from the first sketch to the final drawings, and the details below are what make the difference.
01
Your list, not ours
Do you want the laundry upstairs? We'll design that. Need a master suite and a mother-in-law suite? We'll help with that too. Every plan starts with a conversation about how your family actually lives.
02
Functional now and later
The most important part of the job is designing a home that works for you. That means thinking about aging in place, growing families, storage, traffic flow and how rooms connect, before anything is built.
03
Until it's right
Revisions aren't counted. We keep working with you until the plan is right, and if the scope changes in a big way, we talk it through together first.
What you get
Included with custom home plans.
Every custom home plans project comes with the drawings and support listed below, prepared in Saginaw County for Michigan building departments and builders. Ask at your free consultation about anything you want added, and we'll tell you exactly what it costs before any work begins.
- Plan views, elevations, sections and details
- 3D views of your home (Better and Best)
- Permit and construction ready
- Delivered digitally
- Revisions until it's right
“I wanted to know how big the room was, so they stuck me in there.”
Pricing
Published rates for new home plans.
Homescape 3D prices new home plans by the square foot of living space, so you know the number before the first meeting. Good is $1.25 per square foot for clients who know exactly what they want. Better is $2.00 for clients who want design help and a 3D model. Best is $2.50 for homes of 3,000 square feet or more, or for anyone who wants a full design partnership.
Better
$2.00/ sq ft
Up to 2,999 sq ft of living space
For the client who has a good idea of what they want but needs help in a few areas, or help picturing the finished home.
- Everything in Good
- 3D views of your home
- Design help where you need it
Best
$2.50/ sq ft
3,000+ sq ft of living space
For the client who wants a lot of design help, or needs a very detailed plan for the bidding process.
- Everything in Better
- Very detailed plans for builder bidding
- Larger and more complex homes
Good to know
Plans drawn for Michigan code.
Michigan homes are permitted under the Michigan Residential Code, which is administered by the state's Bureau of Construction Codes and based on the International Residential Code. The building department that covers your township, city or county reviews the drawings before it issues a permit. Homescape 3D prepares every plan set with that review in mind, drawn the way builders and inspectors expect to read floor plans, elevations, sections and details.
Further reading
FAQ
Questions, answered
Answers to the questions homeowners ask most about custom home plans, from cost and timing to what you receive at the end. Anything not covered here is easy to ask at a free consultation, by phone at 989-781-9299, or through the chat on this page. Every project is a little different, so we'll give you a clear, specific answer for yours.
How much do custom home plans cost?
$1.25 per square foot for the Good tier and $2.00 for the Better tier, for homes up to 2,999 square feet of living space, and $2.50 per square foot for the Best tier on homes of 3,000 square feet or more. A 2,000 square foot home at the Better tier works out to about $4,000. Your exact fee is confirmed at your consultation.
What's included in the final plans?
As needed for your project: plan views, elevations, sections and details, plus 3D views with the Better and Best packages. Plans are permit and construction ready and delivered digitally. Residential house plans don't require separate framing, electrical or HVAC plans.
How long does it take?
Typically 2 to 3 months from start to finish, depending on the size of the project and the current workload.
Can you design from a plan I found online?
Yes. Bring the plan you like, a sketch, or photos, and we'll adapt it to your lot, your budget and the way your family lives.
Do I need a builder before I start?
No. Many clients design first and then take the plans to builders for bids. If you already have a builder, we're happy to work with them.
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