We all like free stuff. However, some products need to meet certain quality standards, and in those cases you do actually get what you pay for. Are free house plans a realistic option as a basis for building your house? First, let’s define what free house plans are and what they are not.

Countless websites selling house plans have put their catalogs online, and of course there are also print catalogs of house plans. These plans are are accurate enough to help you make a buying decision, but lack the necessary details that architects and builders need for construction and customization. Some companies advertise free house plans, but in practically all cases, these free offers are merely hooks to get your attention or your email address. The real house plans, the actual blueprints of a house, cost around 400 – 2000 USD, with most ranging between 700 – 1500 USD, depending on the delivery options (hard copies or computer files) and other extras.

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