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Duppers

(28,266 posts) Sat Nov 10, 2018, 05:27 PM Nov 2018

Building a new home, have sketched floor plan [View all]

Took it to a builder to to the blueprints but we're being charged a considerable sum for "CAD Plan Cost" in addition to 16+ hours. This is for a one-story, 2-bedroom home.

Is the CAD plan cost now a standard charge? I cannot find any mention of it online anywhere.

Thanks!

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Building a new home, have sketched floor plan [View all] Duppers Nov 2018 OP

You have to have a set of building plans drawn by an architect or draftsman to build from. northoftheborder Nov 2018 #1

This is our 3rd custom home. Duppers Nov 2018 #3

What state? n/t Timewas Nov 2018 #2

TN Duppers Nov 2018 #4

I Googled the phrase, and found this: CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2018 #5

Thanks, Miss Peggy. Duppers Nov 2018 #6

Oh, phooey! Sorry I couldn't help! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2018 #7

Well, it's very sweet of you to try. Duppers Nov 2018 #8

... CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2018 #9

Without drawing they are going to charge you liberal N proud Nov 2018 #10

I retired from architecture two years ago. FightingIrish Nov 2018 #11

The 16hrs has turned into 22+ Duppers Nov 2018 #12