Why buy stockfloor plans vs. custom floor plans? - Part II

Stock floor plans:

Stock floor plans are, by contrast, floor plans which have been developed to fit the needs of a particular group of the general population. They are not "custom-designed" for a particular person, but rather, standardized for the needs of a larger group.

Stock floor plans normally include the "most requested" house plan features including square footage, room dimensions, floor plan layout, amenities, and other like features. These floor plans provide an excellent value when compared to the corresponding price of a set of fully custom-designed floor plans which may well exceed several thousand dollars.

When you purchase a Stock house plan, you're not paying for the countless hours spent drawing up a design, re-working the design, and finalizing drafts. You're paying a reduced fee for a single license of that plan.

Advantages of Stock floor plans:

- In most cases, are significantly less expensive
- Minor plan modifications can usually be made by the original designer or a local architectural design professional for a reasonable charge.
- Very simple and quick purchase process
- Can order the plans and be able to submit the floor plans for a building permit the next day

Disadvantages of Stock floor plans:

- May not be as extensively customizable

In conclusion, I would recommend trying to find a stock house plan, first, at a reputable online house plan website such as HousePlanGallery.com. There are thousands of stock floor plans available online, and http://www.HousePlanGallery.com offers a huge selection of unique floor plans in many different architectural styles.

More likely than not, you'll be able to find what you're looking for by doing a simple search. With so many floor plans available to choose from, it's a safe bet that you won't see your house plan replicated in your area. And if you find a plan you like, but want to make a few modifications - no problem! All of the plans available at http://www.HousePlanGallery.com can be modified to your specifications.

Determining whether your particular needs merit custom or stock floor plans is, ultimately, a personal choice based on your particular situation. Both types will provide you with the information that you need to successfully build your dream home!

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