Frequently Asked Questions

We accept all major credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover, as well as check, cash, or money order. Cards are accepted with your online purchase, Shopping Cart, or over the phone. Orders paid by check, cash, or money order must be received via mail at our Cedar Rapids location and will not be fulfilled until all funds have cleared our account.

Yes, if you find a lower price on any Ahmann Design house plan from another website we will gladly match that price. Contact us with the other web address and plan number for verification.

*The lowest price must be currently available on the other website provided.

*The discount will only apply to the matched house plan and package option.

*The discount cannot be applied toward modifications.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

All plan sales and modification services are final. Due to copyright laws and the possibility of making illegal copies of the plans received, plans may not be returned or traded under any circumstance once the order has been processed. Please double check the plan number and package in your cart before placing your order. Feel free to contact us to discuss any concerns you may have prior to ordering.

There is no time limit for the construction of your home. Some may wait years to build, and if that’s the case, consider that things like building codes or convenances may change over time requiring changes to your plans in the future. If you originally purchased a 5-Set or 8-Set print package, you have six months from the time your order was placed to order additional sets at the special additional set price. After six months, you are required to repurchase the package for additional sets.

Yes, all Ahmann Design house plans and garage plans are registered with the Architectural Copyright Office in Washington D.C. Reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited by law. One dwelling may be constructed from any one purchased package: 5-Set, 8-Set, PDF or CAD Files. Strict penalties will be enforced for violators of copyright laws. Please contact us for any additional license for any additional builds.

Yes, all Ahmann Design house plans and garage plans are registered with the Architectural Copyright Office in Washington D.C. Reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited by law. One dwelling may be constructed from any one purchased package: 5-Set, 8-Set, PDF, or CAD Files. Strict penalties will be enforced for violators of copyright laws. Please contact us for any additional license for any additional builds.

Our Client Service Representatives work with customers every day, answering plan-specific questions including requests for modifications, assisting with house plan selection, and helping with the ordering process. If necessary, we will conference in one of our lead designers for additional assistance. Please contact us with any questions.

We have an extensive library of stock plans, many of which have not yet been published and cannot be found on our website. We are happy to complete an internal plan search free of charge because we want to help you find the house plan of your dreams. If after a comprehensive search of our full plan library we still come up empty handed, we are happy to discuss modifications to an existing house plan or having a custom plan drawn specifically for you.

Yes! Our Client Service Representatives are happy to assist you with placing your order over the phone at 800-725-6852 or 319-395-7900. We are available Monday-Thursday 7:30a-5:00p and Friday 7:30a-1:30p Central Standard Time.

We have limited photography of our plans. If photos are available, they can be found in our Custom or Stock Plan galleries. Stock plans with photos are also featured on the plan page. If you have built one of our plans and have photos to share, please contact us here. We are always excited to add to our Custom and Stock Plan galleries!

We design our plans to meet nationally recognized building codes. Local building codes may vary due to climatic and geographical design criteria. We encourage you to meet with your local builder or other construction specialist to review local building codes prior to ordering to ensure full compliance. Additionally, most local building departments will provide a handout listing all specific items required to obtain a buildable permit. Please contact us to discuss any changes required for your building region.

With respect to our clients' privacy, we will not disclose addresses where our plans have been built.

Our plans do not include mechanical or plumbing drawings. Because climatic requirements and codes vary with location your local HVAC contractor and plumber will determine the appropriate systems and layouts for your new home.

A Right Reading Reverse set is a mirrored version of the plan that has been adjusted so all text and dimensions are readable (not backward). This option is typically chosen when a plan needs to be flipped for site conditions, but clear reading of the plans is essential.

A PDF, Portable Document Format, is a digital file that contains a complete set of working drawings that preserves the scale and layout of the plan design. PDFs are the most popular choice when purchasing a house plan because they can be quickly viewed on most devices, are easily shared via email, and allow you to print unlimited sets of plans.

A CAD, Computer Aided Design, file is an electronic file format used by engineers, architects, and designers to make precise modifications and a complete set of construction drawings. We recommend you ensure you have CAD-compatible software prior to purchasing. Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Typically, you need between 5-8 sets of your house plan. Besides a set for yourself, you will likely need sets for your builder, mortgage lender, local building department, and for various subcontractors (i.e. plumbers, electricians, HVAC, etc.).

All modification requests are quoted specifically on the exact changes you are interested in making to any of our house plans. Completion time can vary depending on the amount and complexity of changes requested, but preliminary plans are typically available 12-18 days after the order for modifications is placed. Once preliminary plans have been approved, final plans will be completed in an additional 5-7 days.

Yes, you can change the exterior finish of any of our house plans. One of our Client Services Representatives can help you select the right materials to achieve the look you want while maintaining the structural integrity of the design. Please contact us to receive a quote specific to your changes.

Yes, we can customize the foundation type for your house plan. Whether you need a slab, crawl space, or basement foundation, we’re happy to modify the design to meet your needs.

All modifications are quoted individually on the exact changes you’re interested in making to any of our house plans. The costs will vary depending on the amount and complexity of changes requested. Please contact us to speak with one of our Client Service Representatives to receive a detailed quote specific to your changes.

Absolutely! We are happy to work with you on modifying any of our house plans to meet your needs and become the home of your dreams. Please refer to the House Plan Modifications page of this website for additional information on our process and fees associated with making plan modifications.