Question 1

How do I purchase a house plan?

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Browse or search our catalog, open the plan you want, and click Buy Now. You'll enter payment details and receive an email confirmation with your download link within minutes.

Question 2

Can I preview a plan before purchasing?

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Yes. Every plan listing includes a free preview: the floor plan layout and one exterior elevation. Full construction documents are unlocked after purchase.

Question 3

Do I need an account to buy a plan?

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No. You can check out as a guest with just an email address. Creating an account lets you re-download your plans anytime and track order history.

Question 4

Can I buy multiple plans at once?

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Yes. Add as many plans as you like to your cart and check out in a single transaction. Each plan is billed and licensed separately.

Question 5

Is my payment information secure?

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Yes. All payments are processed through PCI-compliant providers. Dwelcore never stores your full card number on our servers.

Question 6

What does a single-build license allow?

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It grants the legal right to construct one home from the plan at one location, using your own contractor or building the home yourself.

Question 7

Can I build the same plan on multiple lots?

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Yes, with a Multi-Build License. Additional single-build licenses for the same plan are available at 40% of the original price.

Question 8

Can a builder use my plan to build my home?

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Yes. Your license covers construction by a contractor on your behalf, as long as it's for the single location tied to your purchase.

Question 9

Are Dwelcore plans covered by copyright?

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Yes. All plans are protected under U.S. copyright law. Purchasing a plan grants a build license — it does not transfer ownership of the design.

Question 10

What happens if I sell the land before building?

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The license stays with you, not the land. If you sell before building, you can use the plan on a different lot or transfer the license by contacting our support team.

Question 11

Can I modify a plan after purchasing?

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Yes. Every purchase includes one free design consultation with the house plan specialists who prepared the original plan.

Question 12

What kinds of changes can be made?

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Common modifications include foundation conversions, reversed layouts, exterior style swaps, room additions, and structural changes like moving walls or adding a garage bay.

Question 13

How much do modifications cost?

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Minor changes start from $150. Larger structural modifications are quoted after a short design review, before you commit to the work.

Question 14

How long do modifications take?

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Most modifications are completed in 5-15 business days, depending on scope. We'll give you a specific timeline after reviewing your request.

Question 15

Can I request a completely custom plan?

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Yes. We handle fully custom residential designs starting from $3,500, with our house plan specialists working from your land, budget, and brief.

Question 16

What file formats are included?

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Every plan ships as print-ready PDFs and editable CAD files (DWG), compatible with AutoCAD and Revit.

Question 17

How quickly will I receive my plans?

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Your complete digital plan package arrives in your inbox within 48 hours of purchase.

Question 18

How many times can I download my plans?

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Your secure download link supports up to 10 downloads over a 12-month period. Reactivation after that is always free.

Question 19

What if my download link expires or fails?

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Contact our support team with your order number and we'll reactivate your link at no charge, usually within a few hours.

Question 20

Are the plans print-ready?

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Yes. PDFs are formatted to standard ARCH D and E1 print sizes, ready to take directly to a print shop or your building department.

Question 21

What are the terms of purchase?

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Purchasing a plan grants a single-build license under our standard terms of use, available in full at checkout. It is not a transfer of copyright ownership.

Question 22

Do you offer refunds?

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Because our house plans are digital products, all sales are final once the plan package has been accessed or downloaded. If you have not accessed or downloaded your files, you may contact Dwelcore within 14 days of purchase to request a full refund. Refunds are not available for downloaded plans, customized plans, completed modification services, or accidental purchases made after file access.

Question 23

What if the plan doesn't pass my building department review?

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This is rare — 98% of our plans are approved on first submission. If your department requests a revision, our compliance team works with you directly at no extra cost.

Question 24

Can Dwelcore provide a stamped set of plans?

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When your jurisdiction requires a PE or architect stamp specific to your state, we coordinate with a licensed professional on your behalf for an additional fee.

Question 25

Are your plans compliant with local codes beyond IRC?

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Every plan is developed with reference to the 2021 IRC baseline. Our modification team handles state- and county-level amendments on request, since these vary by jurisdiction.

Question 26

What payment methods do you accept?

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We accept all major credit and debit cards, plus Apple Pay and Google Pay at checkout.

Question 27

Are there any additional fees after purchase?

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No hidden fees. The listed price includes your full construction document set. Optional add-ons like modifications or extra licenses are priced separately and always shown upfront.

Question 28

Do you charge sales tax?

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Sales tax is calculated at checkout based on your billing location, in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Question 29

Can I get an invoice for my purchase?

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Yes. An itemized receipt is emailed automatically after every purchase, and you can request a formal invoice from our support team anytime.

Question 30

Do you offer financing for custom design projects?

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Custom design projects can be split into milestone payments. Ask your house plan specialist about a payment schedule when you request a quote.

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