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We want to make sure the house you choose is perfect for you.  Please be certain that the plan you have selected suits your needs prior to purchasing.

Due to the intellectual knowledge shared in our product, all sales are final and cannot be returned or exchanged under any circumstances.  

All house plans sold by Archival Designs Inc. have been designed to comply with the International Residential Code (IRC) and to the local codes in the area where the designer resides or where the house was built.

Building Codes: Every city, local municipality, and county throughout the United States has different requirements regarding the construction of a set of plans.  Prior to purchasing your set of house plans, we recommend meeting with your local building officials in order to determine the building requirements for your area.  Our plans are designed to meet most national building codes at the time they were originally drawn; however, many states and counties amend the codes for their local area.  It is, therefore, the responsibility of the purchaser(s) and/or builder to ensure that the structure is constructed to meet the codes of their local area. 

Engineering: Some states require that a licensed architect or engineer review and stamp the plans. If this is the case where you will be building, a local professional will be able to assist you. Stock house plans do not come stamped or signed by an architect or engineer, and may not include structural engineering notes/calculations. 

Please review our Frequently Asked Questions regarding architectural/engineer stamps, plumbing, and HVAC.

 

No Adjustment or Refund to Purchase Price: We compare our prices with competitors and frequently offer limited-time sitewide discounts to ensure our customers receive the lowest prices. As a result, we do not offer price adjustments or refunds on previous purchases.

 

Custom residence · pre-build stage
Pre-Build Advisory · 48-Hour Review

The most expensive custom home mistakes happen before you choose a plan.

Send us the plan you're considering — or a shortlist you're comparing — and we'll flag the costly issues before they're locked in.

Three minutes now can save $50K–$100K+ on a custom build — and avoid decisions that are expensive or impossible to undo later.
Run a Pre-Build Check
Full review engagements typically start around $1,000.
Best suited for custom builds $500k+

How it works

Three steps, one clear report — no sales calls, no upsells.

1

Tell us what you're considering

Upload the plan you've chosen, a shortlist to compare, or a description of your project.

2

We flag the biggest risks

Layout, buildability, structure, resale, cost — surfaced before you commit or revise.

3

You decide with confidence

A written report — specific issues, likely cost, and what we'd change. Delivered in 48 hours.

One flat fee. Independent. Not tied to any plan vendor.

Who this is for

Built for the window where mistakes are still preventable.

Browsing or Comparing Plans

You're narrowing the options. Get an expert read before you fall in love with the wrong one.

Best used · 2–8 weeks before purchase

Already Have a Plan or About to Build

Drawings are in hand. Bids are coming. One independent read before structural choices are locked.

Best used · Before permit or final bid

Common costly mistakes we help identify

Every review is specific to your plan. These are the categories that most often cost builders real money.

  • Wasted square footage that adds cost
  • Layouts that don't work in real life
  • Structural complexity that inflates build cost
  • Spaces that hurt resale value
  • Undersized mechanical or HVAC
  • Windows or orientation expensive to fix
  • Circulation that fails in daily use
  • Details that fight your site or climate

Run a Pre-Build Check

Tell us where you are. We'll reply within one business day and confirm scope before you pay a cent.

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We review every submission and reach out if your project is a fit for a deeper review.

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