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Duppers

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3. This is our 3rd custom home.

Reply to northoftheborder (Reply #1)

Sat Nov 10, 2018, 05:39 PM

Nov 2018

So, we know. We worked with an architect before hiring a building 20yrs ago.

We never had to pay for the "CAD Plan Cost" *in addition to the hours*. All my online research only mentions hours, which we consider reasonable.
It's the "CAD Plan Cost" we're not understanding.

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