The House Plan Purchasing Checklist covers every question you need answered before you spend a dollar on a floor plan. 30 checks across 7 categories, written by a team of designers with 20 years of experience and 2,000+ completed projects.

It's free. It takes five minutes to read. It could save you thousands.

What the checklist covers:

🏡 Lot Fit & Setbacks — Confirm the plan actually fits your property before you fall in love with it.

🌡️ Climate & Site Suitability — Make sure the plan was designed to perform where you're actually building.

📋 Plan Set Contents — Know exactly what your builder needs to pull permits — and verify you're getting it.

📐 Floor Plan Layout & Livability — Evaluate room sizes, traffic flow, storage, and the details that matter for daily life.

💰 Square Footage & Cost — Understand what the number actually includes before comparing plans or getting builder quotes.

✏️ Modifications & Customization — Know what can be changed, what it costs, and what to confirm before purchasing.

🔨 Questions to Ask Your Builder — The seven questions every homeowner should ask before signing a contract. What the checklist covers: