Frequently Asked Questions
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Getting Started
You can sign up at www.homeplanmarketplace.com/signUp and create a business account.
We will then contact you and set up a time to get our marketplace deployed
Each admin needs to sign up through www.homeplanmarketplace.com/signUp and then give you their ID. From there the ID can be added to a business through the manage businesses page. This can be found by clicking your name on the top right and clicking manage businesses => manage businesses. Their ID can be found by following the same path. All their permissions can be granted and removed in this section.
Please go to www.homeplanmarketplace.com/signUp. There you can sign up through your social accounts, including Gmail and Facebook, or create an account directly with us. Once signed up you can create and manage business accounts by clicking on your name and manage businesses.
Your Business ID can be anything you want it to be with no spaces or special characters.
It is your ID that will identify your business as far as identifying when you make sales, managing orders & payouts, articles, and it works as your business page URL.
It is important that the Business ID identifies your company. For example, Great House Design can use the Business ID’s GHD, GREATHOUSEDESIGN, GHDESIGN etc…
We set up an initial consultation to learn more about your business and your business needs. We can then craft a plan that works best for everyone.
This helps us ensure that your marketplace deployment is done correctly and ensures that we only bring in businesses that sell quality home designs and products.
Home Designer
Plans are copyrighted, if someone tries to duplicate your plans, you have the right to sue. Earning money through selling plans online is a great way to earn passive income. You are protected but if you would like to find out more information please contact your local attorney.
All pricing and modifications can be made through our online portal.
Simply log in, click on your business, click plan administration and make changes.
All changes will need to be approved by our team before going live in order to ensure data integrity.
All pricing and modifications can be made through our online portal.
Simply log in, click on your business, click plan administration and make changes.
All changes will need to be approved by our team before going live in order to ensure data integrity.
Absolutely, in fact, it is encouraged. You can earn 15% commission (~$150 – $1000/sale) on every plan sold by another designer. If you sell your own plan on your own website, we only charge 5% plus credit card processing. Allowing you to earn upwards of 92% of each of your plans sold on your own website. There is no cost to get started and no monthly dues.
Yes. The homes should be able to be built on a duplicate lot that they were designed for. This does include foundation and structural. If further modifications are necessary to make the plan suitable for a lot, it creates an opportunity for you to earn that modification business. Even if your plans are unique, many consumers would like to modify them or create a new design based on the layout and design which brings in custom design work, which can be sold again upon completion. Incomplete sets do not sit well with our consumers and we do not support them.
Once your business is approved, you will have access to our portal where you can upload, edit and remove plans for free.
If you would like us to upload plans for you, we offer many options.
A typical home plan requires a Rendering, Stripped Elevations, Stripped Floor Plans and a data sheet to get started.
It can cost as little as $400 to get your plan ready for sale. Our services are designed to help ensure that you see a profit on your first plan sale. Contact us and we will help you get started.
You will receive a 50% flat of each sale plus shipping. We cover credit card processing and other costs. With this pricing structure, there are no monthly dues and it allows us to delegate some of our percentages to third parties who help us expand visibility and sales by selling plans through their own website. We only get paid, if you get paid. We are here to help you succeed and look forward to a strong partnership.
You can do as much or as little as you like.
The old way of running the whole show by yourself is over. With our services, you can do as much or as little as you want. We can handle everything including modifications, printing, and shipping, creating plan packages, expanding visibility, social media, and more. Allowing you to earn mailbox money without the headache.
It is the designer’s responsibility to provide a working set of plans but plans are sold AS-IS. It is up to the consumer and the builder to decide if the home is suitable for the lot. If it is not, it is their responsibility to make the corrections or contact for modifications. Liability does not fall on the designer but instead on those who are building the home.
Plans are copyrighted, if someone tries to duplicate your plans, you have the right to sue. Earning money through selling plans online is a great way to earn passive income. You are protected but if you would like to find out more information please contact your local attorney.
In order for a plan to be uploaded to our platform, we will need a color rendering or photo of the home, stripped floor plans, stripped elevations, and an information sheet that highlights necessary details. We can create the full plan package for you, by simply sending us the DWG, PDF, or scans of hand-drawn plans. Please contact us at info@lesuto.com or by phone at (512) 368-8858, if you would like a sample sent to you or have further questions.
Your Business ID can be anything you want it to be with no spaces or special characters.
It is your ID that will identify your business as far as identifying when you make sales, managing orders & payouts, articles, and it works as your business page URL.
It is important that the Business ID identifies your company. For example, Great House Design can use the Business ID’s GHD, GREATHOUSEDESIGN, GHDESIGN etc…
Home Plans
Yes, all house plans sold on this website are copyrighted and cannot be reproduced without permission. Copies can only be made if a reproducible master, CAD file, or PDF file are purchased. All house plans and illustrations published on this site are the exclusive property of the Architects and Designers represented on this site. Only one structure may be built from the construction package you purchase. House plans may not be resold or copied. We strive for accurate representation of rendering and house plans and will not be responsible for errors or omissions on this site. Law strictly prohibits reproduction in whole or part of any house plans or illustrations on this site.
A material list is not necessary to build your new home. However, they come in handy, as they save your contractor time and allow you to get accurate bids from lumberyards and suppliers in a short amount of time.
Our house plans are not stamped by an Architect or Engineer. If your area requires an Architect’s or Engineer’s stamp, you will have to take them to a local Architect or Engineer for review and stamping. The professional you select must be registered in the state where you plan to build. We can set you up with a professional that will know exactly what to do with your house plans.
Material lists are only available with the purchase of a house plan package for a home plan of the same plan number.
We may be able to make exceptions please feel free to contact us and we will do our best to serve you.
Yes, you can typically change the type of exterior finish of your house.
You can talk with your builder to discuss your exterior finish preference and we can provide 3D Renderings with different exterior finishes if you would like a visual before the build.
The foundations listed on our website for each plan are the available foundations provided by the Designer. If the foundation you need is not available, we can modify the plan for you or you check with your builder, as most builders can make a foundation change on the building site.
Please feel free to contact us and we can work with you to make these changes.
This is a common house plan modification, and typically, it is not difficult to do. Most of the time, your builder can make this change for you on the job.
We can also provide a 3D Rendering to help you visualize what this will look like.
Feel free to contact us at any time and we can create a quote for the modification.
Yes, you can. We offer house plans with 2×4, 2×6, concrete block, insulated concrete form, and log and other various types of wall framing. Please use our advanced search option to select the type of exterior wall framing you need. NOTE: Many of the house plans listed can be modified to suit your needs. If the foundation is not available please contact us for modifications.
Sometimes house plans work out better on the property if the original layout is reversed.
In this case, mirror reverse and right reading reverse plans are available for some of the house plans on our site.
Availability is indicated when you view the plan page.
As a note:
Mirror reverse plans flip the home plan and the text which makes the text hard to read.
Right Reading Reverse correct the text and other items to make it readible.
Sometimes house plans work out better on the property if the original layout is reversed. In this case, mirror reverse and right reading reverse plans are available for some of the house plans on our site. Availability is indicated when you view the plan page. If It is not available, please feel free to contact us at any time.
The building license is typically not transferable. It is only granted to the person who originally purchased the house plan. Please contact us at info@lesuto.com and we can discuss any available options.
When you purchase a plan from us, you are licensed to build one home from the plans. Constructing the home more than once constitutes copyright infringement and violates the Designer’s copyright laws. Buying a multiple set house plan package does not entitle you to build the house more than once. And purchasing additional sets does not give you the right to build the home again. However, some Designers offer multiple build licenses or multi-use fees for those customers who wish to build the home more than once. Fees will vary by Designer. Please contact us for a quote.
Our plans are designed to meet national building codes, but not necessarily state or county codes. Therefore, these construction drawings do not include extensive HVAC or plumbing details. Your HVAC system will be determined by the size of your home and the types of units you use. Ductwork will be defined by the type of heating and cooling systems you use and your local building codes. Although plumbing fixtures are included in your house plans, the flow of water lines and sewer systems are site-specific and must be determined locally. You can discuss these details with your local builder.
Mechanical details and diagrams are not included with most house plans, as they are not required for typical construction, and they vary drastically among regions and countries depending on local codes.
Each set of construction drawings uses a generic window and door sizing system that does not apply to any particular name brand. For example, a common window size on our plans is 4050. This is a window that is 4′-0″ wide by 5′-0″ tall. In like manner, a common door size is 2668, which means the door is 2′-6″ wide by 6′-8″ tall.
Many of our home plans have photographs. If they are not available please contact us at info@lesuto.com and we will do our best to get those to you.
Many of our house plans are sold internationally. If you are not building your house in the United States or Canada and our checkout doesn’t allow your shipping region, please feel free to contact us for more options
You have come to the right place! We recommend that you browse our site for ideas on how you would like your new home to appear. You can also solicit ideas from friends and family, and collect ideas from magazines. Additionally, think about your lifestyle and family and consider what home plan features would best suit your needs. You can use our search options to focus in on what features you prefer. If you have a very specific vision for your new home and can’t find it through our website. Please feel free to contact us at info@homeplanmarketplace.com.
Heated, AC and finished square footage calculations are made from outside of the exterior frame wall and measure livable, heated, and finished space. It does not include decks, porches, screen porches, patios, verandas, garages, unfinished basements, attics, future space, and bonus rooms.
Two-story and vaulted areas are only included once in the calculations of the first floor.
Stairs are counted once.
If a house plan calls out finished square footage in the basement, it will be calculated as a part of the total living square footage. Generally, brick is not included in our square footage calculations. Square footage is calculated using the actual construction drawings.
You will not be able to calculate the square footage from using the room sizes from floor plans on our website because hallways, closets and other small spaces are not included. If you need to clarify the square footage of a particular house plan, please contact us
Processing time and shipping options and rates vary per plan – see the “processing and shipping” section on the plan page. Generally, in the continental US, regular ground delivery takes 8-12 business days. We also offer Priority shipping (3-5 business days) and Express shipping (1-2 business days after the order is processed). Most orders are processed and shipped within 1 business day, although if we receive an order before 10 a.m. Pacific Standard time, it may go out the same day it was ordered, depending on the Architect or Designer. For orders shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, or Canada, or for orders shipping from Canada to the US, please check the available shipping options listed on the plan page. Many of our Designers will sell and ship house plans overseas. Please contact us for further information before placing your international order (outside of the United States and Canada).
It depends on the complexity of the house, but in most cases, you will need roughly 5 to 8 sets. Those who will need a blueprint include you, your contractor, sub-contractors, the building department, your mortgage lender, and/or the building inspector.
The cost to modify a house plan varies greatly depending on the plan and designer, along with the changes you want to make.
Feel free to contact us and our modification team will get back to you in 2-3 business days
The charges on your credit card will appear as “HPM” or “Lesuto Technologies, Inc”
We make every effort to ensure that your online shopping experience with us is as secure as possible. When you place an online order, all information is encrypted before sending it from our secure server to an automated payment processing center that charges your credit card. Once your credit card has been charged, your order is sent to the order-processing center without your credit card information. Your credit card information is never stored on our server and no one has access to it at any time. In addition, your personal information is only used to get your house plan out to you and is not sold or given to any other companies or organizations.
You can find out more about our credit card processor at www.stripe.com
Building codes are regulations and safety guidelines dictating how a building should be constructed in a particular area. They range from nationally recognized guidelines to city and county building laws. Building codes are set forth and adhered to as a means of protecting the builder and the buyer of a new home. Many of the codes in a particular region are based on elements specific to that area such as soil and weather conditions. All of the house plans published on this website were designed to meet or exceed the requirements of the nationally recognized building code in effect at the place and time each plan was drawn. Generally, the house plans designed after the year 2000 conform to the International Residential Code.
At the time the house plans are drawn, each Designer puts great care into making sure that plans conform to national building codes. Please remember that this does not mean that they will meet your local building codes. Each municipality has its own zoning requirements and regulations that work best in that area. It is a good idea to check with a local building official to see what is required in the area where you plan to build. You may need to work with a local contractor or Residential Designer to modify your house plans to comply with codes in your specific area. Depending on where you build, you may need an Architect or Engineer to review and stamp your house plans.
CAD and PDF files are complete sets of construction drawings in an electronic file format. Both files can be emailed to you (depending on the Designer, a processing fee may apply) or mailed out to you on a disk. It is a good idea to buy the CAD over a PDF file if you want to make substantial changes to the drawings. Both files include a copyright release for you to legally make changes and build one structure.
A reproducible master set is a complete set of house plans from which you can copy as many sets as you need to build your house. A copyright release is included to give you permission to legally make changes to the home plan and to make the copies that you will need for construction of one house. You will need to bring the copyright release with you when you take the plans to the copy shop. Some designers print reproducible masters on vellum paper while others print them on bond paper.
A site plan shows where your house is located on your property. You will need one, and you can get it through your builder.
Daylight basements have windows that bring in natural light but do not typically include a doorway to the outside. Standard Basements do not typically include windows outside of window wells nor doors outside. Walkout basements are suited for sloping lots typically with one wall of the foundation exposed rather than dug into the earth. The exposed wall allows for larger windows and a doorway that opens directly to your yard or property.
Abbreviations may vary between designers.
- BA – Bath
- BR – Bedroom
- BRK – Breakfast Room or Nook
- CLG – Ceiling
- DN – Down
- DW – Dishwasher
- E – Entry
- F or FURN – Furnace
- FPL – Fireplace
- KIT – Kitchen
- KS – Knee Space
- LN – Linen Closet
- MBR – Master Bedroom
- MC – Mechanical
- OPT – Optional
- P or PAN – Pantry
- PDR – Powder Room
- R or REF – Refrigerator
- SHWR – Shower
- SKLT – Skylight
- STOR – Storage closet/space
- VLT – Vaulted Ceiling
- W/D – Washer/Dryer
- WH – Water Heater
- WIC – Walk-in Closet
- WS – Woodstove
Some of our Architects and Designers offer a One-Set House Plan Package. This allows you to review your home in detail before building, and it can be used to get bids on materials and labor. You can upgrade to a package suitable for building within 90 days by paying the difference in the cost of the house plan packages. Building with a stamped set of blueprints of a violation of copyright laws, as is copying stamped or unstamped house plans without a copyright release from the Designer.
Green building, also called sustainable building, is a way of creating structures using processes that are resource-efficient and environmentally responsible throughout the life cycle of the building – from construction to demolition. The goal of green building is to minimize environmental impact and protect human health. This can be accomplished with energy efficiency, use if renewable energy, water efficiency, waste reduction, avoiding toxic products, using recycled and sustainable products, and smart growth. Green building also contributes to a healthy indoor environment by using products that emit minimal pollutants.
A material list is a complete list of the building materials to construct your home. It includes all of your typical materials, such as lumber, roof tiles, doors, windows, sheet rock, exterior finishes and more. HVAC, appliances, rough plumbing and foundation materials may not be included. Materials included will vary by Designer. NOTE: A local building supply company will also create a material list for you.
Sometimes a house fits better on a lot if the floor plan is flipped. As such, mirror reverse plans can be a helpful tool. Mirror reverse plans are a mirrored image of the house plan, with the text appearing backward, just as if you were looking in a mirror. Although the dimensions and lettering are not readable, mirror reverse plans serve as a visual aid showing the floor plan of the home the way you plan to build it and also showing correct door swings. You can’t get a building permit with mirror reverse plans, so when your order, only order one or two sets with the mirror reverse option and order the rest as the original plan.
A right reading reverse house plan will flip the floor plan from left to right with all of the text reading correctly. If you order a right reading reverse house plan, all sets will be shipped in right reading reverse. Availability is indicated on the home plan page.
Cross-sections
Cross-sections are views from the top to the bottom of the house plan showing structural details related to the construction of the home. They will show the composition of the foundation, interior and exterior walls, roof, floor and stair details. They also show rooflines, ceiling heights, and the relationships between floors. Cross sections may be on a separate page or on various pages throughout the home plan.
Coversheet
Some of our Architects and Designers provide an artist’s rendering of the finished home. This is used as a visual aid, but it is not needed for construction. NOTE: Not all Designers provide a Coversheet.
Details
This page includes the structural details for the construction of the house.
Electric (Basic)
This page shows the locations of outlets, switches, and fixtures. It may be on a separate page, or located on the floor plan page.
Floor Plans
The floor plan shows how each room is laid out on each floor of the house. In most cases, the floor plan will include wall sizes, room dimensions, notes about ceiling design, window and door locations and sizes, and other structural layout notes and details.
Foundation Plan
This page provides a detailed foundation drawing, including the thickness of the foundation walls, how the foundation is built, footing and wall placement, rebar schedule, as well as other construction notes and details. This page may also include a floor framing plan.
Exterior Features
The exterior elevations provide exterior views of the house and call out the exterior finish materials, such as siding, stucco, brick, stone, etc. This page also shows roof pitches and materials, and decorative elements, such as columns and window shutters. Sometimes window and door sizes are also shown here.
Interior Elevations
The interior elevations show built-in features of a house plan, such as kitchen cabinets, fireplaces, built-in bookshelves and desks, vanities, moldings, and handrails.
Simple Plumbing
This page shows the locations of the bathtubs, showers, toilets, and sinks. This may be found on the floor plan, or it might be on a separate page.
Note : Not all stock house plans come with each element described here. They vary by Designer.
Once a home plan has been shipped or sent virtually, it is not refundable.
At this point, you have everything needed to build the home and it is too easily to dupicate for us to be able to accept returns.
We may be able to help under special circumstances, please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
We provide a service and digital content which does not require taxes to be charged.