Build my house plans
Floor plans show the location of all the building components within a home, including walls and piping.
Complete and accurate building plans can make the difference between a successful remodeling project and one that breaks the bank. These plans alert designers and contractors to the location of existing walls, wiring and other systems within your home. Knowing where these objects are located ahead of time helps your designer or builder plan the project around these components. A well-crafted set of plans can help reduce the risk of costly errors during construction, and may even shorten your project schedule.
Contact your local permit agency or records office. Often these agencies store copies of building plans for decades after the structure has been built. Ask what information you need to supply in order to obtain copies of existing blueprints. Provide the required forms and information, and pick up a copy of your plans. Visit permitplace.com for a list of permit agencies in your state (see Resources).
Visit the local planning or zoning office if it operates separately from the permits agency in your areas. Ask for a copy of your property's plat, which shows your entire property, including the footprint of your home.
Call your builder or the architect who designed your home. If you can't find this information, look through your mortgage paperwork. Builders, particularly large contracting companies, often keep copies of plans on file.
Check with your real estate agent. He may have copies of the building plans, particularly if your house is new construction; if he doesn't have them, be may be able to track down a set of blueprints for you.
Talk with your neighbors. In areas where many homes were built by the same builder, the houses may feature the same or very similar floor plans. If one of your neighbors still has copies of the plans, ask if you can have a copy made for yourself.
