If you want to build a custom home, look no further than Great House Design, a Spokane-Washington based firm that specializes in designing houses. The team of expert designers at Great House Design not only have over 8000 stock plans to draw upon, but are also sufficiently knowledgeable and qualified to help you build a custom home that is unique to your needs and tastes. Each set of plans covers roofing, floors, foundations, exterior elevations, upper floor framing, cross sections, schematic electrical layouts and general specifications such as carpentry, excavation, masonry, grading, concrete work, woodwork, thermal and moisture protection, drywall, tile, flooring, glazing, caulking, and sealants. Most plans offered by Great House Design to build your custom home are available in mirror reverse for a minimal fee.

In addition to the Great House Design plan set to build your custom home, you will need a site plan which situates your house on your property and must be approved by your local planning department. You will also need a specific materials list, which tells your contractor what types of fixtures, paints, moldings, etc. you want for your new construction, and a building materials list. You can get your site plan and materials list from your contractor.However, in spite of any additional expenses that these procedures might require, you can save money if you choose to build a custom home instead of purchasing one that has already been built. To begin with, pre-built homes are more expensive. In addition, you can choose your own layout and plan.