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Need house plans
Posted on 8/19/25 at 9:08 am
Posted on 8/19/25 at 9:08 am
Posted on H&G board as well, but thought I’d look here too. Looking to build a home in BR area and need someone to draw up the plans. Any recommendations are appreciated. TIA
ETA, I should’ve specified, not in BR but in the greater BR area, definitely well out of town.
ETA, I should’ve specified, not in BR but in the greater BR area, definitely well out of town.
This post was edited on 8/19/25 at 9:16 am
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Posted on 8/19/25 at 9:09 am to Fournette4Heisman777
I'd recommend a draftsmen or architect. Although I'll do it for $350.
Posted on 8/19/25 at 9:12 am to Fournette4Heisman777
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Looking to build a home in BR area
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need someone to draw up the plans
What kind of home are you building? Lot Size, Spec/Custom, SFT Range and estimated budget for the home?
Posted on 8/19/25 at 9:17 am to 225Tyga
Custom home, between 2300-2600 Sqft
Estimated budget, no more than 420,000 or so.
Not in BR proper.
Estimated budget, no more than 420,000 or so.
Not in BR proper.
Posted on 8/19/25 at 9:21 am to Fournette4Heisman777
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Custom home, between 2300-2600 Sqft Estimated budget, no more than 420,000 or so.
You’re going to have a hard time with that. Current new construction is near $200/sq ft.
I’d just buy something existing unless you have some super unique need that can’t be met. Aside from price, building is a gigantic pain unless you have tons of hours to monitor.
This post was edited on 8/19/25 at 9:23 am
Posted on 8/19/25 at 9:23 am to Fournette4Heisman777
You have a rough outline already? Or do you have a set of plans that you want modified?
For something you already have an outline on - check with Mellissa Llewellyn in Lafayette. I think her company is Lines Made Simple or something.
If you are starting from scratch - maybe you should find a set of plans you like and buy them, then have them modified. That's sort of what we did.
For something you already have an outline on - check with Mellissa Llewellyn in Lafayette. I think her company is Lines Made Simple or something.
If you are starting from scratch - maybe you should find a set of plans you like and buy them, then have them modified. That's sort of what we did.
Posted on 8/19/25 at 9:24 am to Fournette4Heisman777
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Looking to build a home in BR
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need someone to draw up the plans
Plan on putting bars on your windows and a heavy gate out front.
Plan on a couple Belgian shepherds and maybe a Doberman or two.
Plan on installing an extra large gun safe.
Plan on insuring anything of value
Posted on 8/19/25 at 9:24 am to Fournette4Heisman777
3,503.50
Will you be paying me cash or credit?
Posted on 8/19/25 at 9:26 am to Fournette4Heisman777
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Custom home, between 2300-2600 Sqft
Estimated budget, no more than 420,000 or so.
Going to be tight.....you may need to boost your budget, especially if you want nicer finishes and decent landscaping.
Posted on 8/19/25 at 9:29 am to dewster
I appreciate the insight. For added clarity, I can work with less Sqft. Also, I will be doing all the flooring, backsplashes, and showers myself. I know it’s a drop in the bucket but should ease a little bit of the cost.
Posted on 8/19/25 at 9:31 am to TJG210
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Current new construction is near $200/sq ft.
Try $400/SQFT
Posted on 8/19/25 at 9:32 am to Fournette4Heisman777
WBRZ did a story several months ago on a residential designer named Jeremiah Bell who claims he's an architect but isn't: WBRZ Story
The architect board has taken action against him, too, for stealing a real architect's stamp and using it on drawings, so stay away: Archtect Board Disciplinary Action list
The architect board has taken action against him, too, for stealing a real architect's stamp and using it on drawings, so stay away: Archtect Board Disciplinary Action list
Posted on 8/19/25 at 9:34 am to 225Tyga
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Posted on 8/19/25 at 9:40 am to Fournette4Heisman777
I’d recommend a proper architect over a draftsman personally.
Posted on 8/19/25 at 9:45 am to Fournette4Heisman777
Use madden home design. They have tons of floor plans and can make changes for you.
Posted on 8/19/25 at 10:01 am to Fournette4Heisman777
This company does most house designs in central Louisiana. They are located in LaSalle parish. They offer 2D and 3D designs. They have done designs in south Louisiana. You can see the prices in the different packages.
LINK
LINK
This post was edited on 8/19/25 at 10:02 am
Posted on 8/19/25 at 10:47 am to Fournette4Heisman777
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Custom home, between 2300-2600 Sqft
Estimated budget, no more than 420,000 or so.
Not happening.
House plans online at all the big house plan sites will be your cheapest option ($1000-$2000). The cheapest you can probably find for custom plans will be $1.50/sqtft ($3450-$3,900), but most likely will be more than that.
Posted on 8/19/25 at 10:48 am to Dantheman504
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I'd recommend a draftsmen or architect. Although I'll do it for $350
My Dad paid his way through civil engineering with the GI Bill and doing blueprinting. Mom still has his T-square and a scaled drawing board he used. He and my late sister in the mid 80's drew up the house my parents built that the grandparents finished their lives in and then I spent 20 years in. The 1st house Dad built when got back from Germany and CoE in the mid 50's still has people living in it. His 1st job at Citgo in the late 60's was designing gas stations to fit on odd lots leftover from other constructions so it had to match aesthetics and the odd lot spaces.
Too bad for you he passed 2018, he would probably have drawn it up just for kicks.
Posted on 8/19/25 at 10:53 am to Fournette4Heisman777
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Looking to build a home in BR
Install gun turrets
Posted on 8/19/25 at 11:01 am to kywildcatfanone
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Install gun turrets
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