Stock House Plans
Browse a base design, buy the set, and build. Stock house plans from Apex Drafting Services start at $799 and give you a fast, budget-friendly path to a permit-ready drawing set, with room for light customization if the base plan needs a few adjustments to fit your lot or your taste.
What Stock House Plans Are, and Who They're For
A stock house plan is a pre-drawn design you review and purchase as-is, or with minor adjustments, instead of starting a floor plan from a blank page. It's the right fit for homeowners and builders who already know roughly what layout and square footage they want and would rather move straight to a drawing set than pay for a fully custom design process.
Stock plans work well for buildable lots without unusual site constraints, builders who need a proven layout to price and construct quickly, and homeowners working with a defined budget who want cost certainty from the start. If your lot has significant slope, unusual setbacks, or you want a layout built entirely around your own program, our custom house plans service is the better starting point.
What's Included
Every stock plan purchase is a real, usable drawing set, not a sketch or a concept rendering. Deliverables and included sheets are confirmed with you at the time of purchase, and typically include:
- Floor plans for each level of the home
- Exterior elevations showing all sides of the structure
- A foundation plan matched to your selected foundation type
- A framing or roof plan
- Digital files delivered in a format ready for builder pricing and permit submission
Because permit requirements differ by city and county, we'll tell you plainly if your jurisdiction is likely to require additional local documents, such as a site-specific plot plan, engineering letter, or a local design professional's stamp, so you know what else to plan for before you submit.
Our Process for Stock Plans
- Browse and select. You choose the base plan that fits your lot, program, and budget.
- Confirm scope. We review the base plan with you, confirm exactly what's included, and note anything your local jurisdiction is likely to require.
- Purchase and light customization (optional). If you want adjustments, such as mirroring the plan, resizing a room, or updating an elevation, we scope that customization and quote it before starting.
- Drafting and delivery. We finalize your drawing set, whether that's the stock plan as-is or with your requested changes applied.
- Handoff. You receive your complete digital file set, ready for builder pricing or permit submission.
Turnaround
Because the base design already exists, stock plans generally move faster than a fully custom design. That said, actual timelines vary by project scope, whether you're requesting customization, and your local jurisdiction's permit requirements. We'll confirm an expected delivery window with you before work begins so you're planning around a real date, not a guess.
See Examples
Want a look at the kind of drawing sets we produce? Visit our portfolio page to see our work as it becomes available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly do I get when I buy a stock house plan?
You get a complete drawing set for the plan you selected: floor plans, exterior elevations, a foundation plan, and a framing or roof plan, delivered as digital files. Exactly which sheets are included is confirmed with you before purchase so there are no surprises.
Can a stock plan actually be permitted as-is?
Permit requirements vary by city and county, and some jurisdictions require a local design professional's stamp or additional site-specific documents such as a plot plan or engineering letter. We will tell you upfront what your plan includes and flag anything you may need to add locally before you submit it to your building department.
What kind of customization can I add to a stock plan?
Common light customizations include mirroring the plan, adjusting room sizes or layout within reason, swapping window or door placement, updating an exterior elevation or finish, or adapting the foundation type for your site. Larger changes, like adding square footage or reconfiguring the structure, are scoped and quoted separately since they move closer to custom design work.
How is a stock plan different from a custom house plan?
A stock plan starts from an existing base design you review and select, which keeps cost and turnaround lower. A custom house plan is designed from a blank page around your lot, your program, and your preferences. If a stock plan is close but not quite right, light customization can often bridge the gap. If you need a plan built from scratch, see our custom house plans page.
How long does it take to receive a stock plan?
Base plan delivery is faster than a fully custom design since the core layout already exists. Timelines still vary by the plan you choose, whether you request customization, and your local jurisdiction's requirements, so we confirm an expected delivery window with you at the time of purchase.
How many revisions are included if I request customization?
A set number of revision rounds is included with any customization work, and the exact number is confirmed at quote so you know what to expect before you commit.
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