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Payments are made in three installments; the initial deposit to begin your project, a second payment once elevations are generated, and a final payment at the end of the design process. Our initial deposit is $1,000, and we charge ¢.65 per square foot under-roof. Note that the initial deposit constitutes part of your final bill. For example, if your plan costs $2,500 with no additional charges, and you pay your initial $1,000 deposit, you will have $1,500 remaining for your final bill. If your final bill is $1,000 or less, it will be paid in full by the initial deposit. There is a $2,500 cap for Post frame and Metal frame buildings, and no price cap for traditional stick frame buildings.
We also offer additional services in the form of optional 3D modeling and Virtual Reality walkthroughs. Your floor plan must be complete and finalized before we can create a 3D model. You can request an exterior 3-D model of your home, or for an additional fee we can create a complete interior and exterior model, and use Virtual Reality technology to walk through the inside of that model, allowing you to preview what your home will look like from the inside and make any changes that may be difficult to notice on a traditional 2D floor plan.
- Exterior-Only 3D model cost: $500.
- VR interior walkthrough cost: $1,000, which includes an exterior 3D model.
Note: if changes are made to the exterior of the plan after an initial 3D Rendering-Exterior Only and subsequent 3D Rendering-Exterior Only request(s) is made, there will be an additional $500 charge for each new requested 3D Rendering-Exterior Only.
We do not charge for any changes, until we have sent a complete plan to the customer. A complete plan includes the finished floor plan, as well as: elevations (illustrations of all four sides of the house), roof (if needed), plumbing, foundation (if needed), and electrical plans. After that, we charge $300 dollars for minor changes (interior walls, door and window size changes, elevation exterior materials, such as changing brick to stone) and $500 dollars for any change to the roof line.
- Once you speak to us over the phone, you are free to email us any sketches or photos you have for your plan.
- We will send you an email containing payment information (how much everything costs, what is included and what isn’t, etc.) as well as a set of sample plans that shows what the final product might look like.
- We will send you an invoice for your initial deposit.
- Once your initial deposit has been paid, we will create a first sketch of the floor plan based on the material you provided in step one (1), and will schedule either an online or in-person session to discuss changes.
- Once the floor plan is complete, we will begin work on the elevations and roof plans. After those are complete, we will schedule a follow-up session to discuss them and send the second invoice.
- Once the roof and elevations have been finalized, we will finish drawing the rest of the plan (elevations, electrical, etc.) and will send you an invoice for your final bill.
- (optional) If you request a 3D model or virtual walkthrough, we will begin creating them only after your floor plan has been finalized. Payment for 3D models or virtual walkthroughs are due up front, however if you do an exterior 3D model only and then later decide you want to do a virtual walkthrough, you can pay for the virtual walkthrough after the exterior model is complete.
A Barndominium is a metal building that typically has a large shop or garage area with an often-times smaller living area under the same roof.
There is no simple answer to this question unfortunately, it depends on a wide variety of factors such as what you’re trying to build and where you’re trying to build it. However, generally, you can save money by building a barndominium *IF* you do the following:
- You are planning to build both a shop and a house, you can save money by combining them into one building with a barndominium.
- You want to construct a building that is over 50 feet wide. Metal frames are much better at supporting wide structures than stick frames.
- You plan on doing most of the actual construction yourself. This includes plumbing, electrical, HVAC, framing, flooring, painting, cabinets, etc.
The first step is to give us a call at (501) 941-2699. Phone calls are the easiest, quickest, and most reliable way to contact us, and for us to contact our customers. Have an idea of what you want your house to be; that can come in the form of sketches, photos, or ideas of what goes where, how big the rooms are, etc. It is highly recommended, but not required, to speak with a builder first, as they can give you a quote on how much it will cost per square foot to construct your house. This is different from what we charge per square foot for the plan itself, and it will allow you to prepare a budget for your construction.
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At Home Design Drafting, owned and led by Greg Hale, we’ve been helping clients design their dream homes for over 20 years. Based in Cabot, AR, we offer custom residential house plans, both online and in-person, tailored to your needs. Our services include 3D and VR options, and we’re proud to serve clients nationwide. Explore our reviews to see how we can bring your vision to life!
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Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently worked with Greg Hale with Home Design Drafting to design our barndominium, and the experience was fantastic from start to finish. Being from Illinois, we were able to easily communicate via Zoom, which made the process seamless. Greg listened to all our ideas, incorporated our needs, and created the perfect house plans for us. He was clear, easy to communicate with, and always willing to accommodate any changes we requested. The turnaround time was impressively fast, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Highly recommend! We couldn’t have found a better guy to work with through this process!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. There are not enough nice things that I can say about Greg and his design process. He was so patient with us through the whole process and made any change we wanted to make sure we loved the end result. We finished our plans several months ago and we still call him every once in a while with questions and he always takes the time to talk through anything and make sure we understand. We did a virtual walkthrough of our house plans during the design process and it was so incredibly helpful. We ended up making some pretty significant changes to the layout due to being able to see it in 3D, so it served its purpose well. I highly recommend everyone do that with your plans. Karen is also so sweet and always willing to help. We are now beginning construction and we are confident that we will love this home for years to come because of the time and effort Greg put into making it perfect for us!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Awesome people! I watched him do some of the design over a virtual chat which was super cool! My plan was everything I expected! Definitely would recommend!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Home Design Drafting is the place to go if you want to make your dream home plans come to life! Greg has worked with me to fine tune the details of our home to ensure we are fully satisfied with the final product. Perfection takes time and patience, but it is well worth it!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Perfect!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Greg and team are really fantastic. We had an idea and he made it come to life. The sessions we spent together planning and drawing were excellent. It took some rethinking and tweaking but he came up with a workable plan. The 3D rendering option is a big plus.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Greg and his team are amazing! Nothing but a great experience working with them from the initial conversations through the changes we made to our house plans, to the final versions. When searching, we found several house plans that were close to what we wanted, but not exact, so we (very roughly) drew are own, then brought them to Home Design Drafting and they were able to turn them into professional drafts. We ended up changing several (some major) areas along the way and needed HDD to make the adjustments. Their team was always professional, patient, and willing to work with us (and provide suggestions based on their experience) along the way. I highly recommend them for your home/building drafting needs.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Awesome to do business with. Reliable and prompt. We love our house plans. Changes we needed were made effortlessly. Greg is great! Everyone is very friendly! Highly recommended!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Greg was very easy to work with and did a great job taking care of my home plans. I would highly recommend Home Design Drafting to anyone looking for a house plan drawn.