Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I have seen a house plan that I like, how do I place an order?
A: Ordering is easy. Simply browse through our wide variety of House Plans/building plans/architectural designs/ home plans/ house floor plans/ blueprints/ drawings. Once you find a plan that you like. You can place the order on that page using our online shopping cart by clicking on “BUY” and following all the prompts or you can use one of the alternative methods below.
1. Give Us a Call:
Call one of our representatives on:
Tel. (+27)84-011-7761 or (+27) 87 721 6416
Monday -Friday
8:00am - 4:00pm South African Time.
2. Email Us:
info@nethouseplans.com
Once you have placed an order for one of our plans, you will be well on your way to building your dream home! Please note that we also offer custom house designing for that all-exclusive house that you’ve been dreaming about.
All purchase orders must be accompanied by a proof of bank deposit for the total amount charged prior to plans being mailed to you. Our banking details are as follows:
First National Bank
Sunninghill Branch
Br Code – 251650
Acc No. - 62176338476
International Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ
Q: What will I get when I purchase plans from nethouseplans.com?
A: At Nethouseplans.com we ensure that you get an ALL inclusive package ALL IN A SINGLE PRICE – With no hidden Costs. By paying the quoted amount tagged on each plan you will receive the following items:-
- 3 (Three) x sets of plans in hard copy format – This will include:-
a. Floor Plan
b. 4 (Four) Side Elevations,
c. Cross Sections,
d. Roof Plans,
e. Drainage Diagram,
f. Electrical Layout
g. Window Schedule
h. Door Schedule
Q: I will also require a CAD and/or PDF version of the plans on CD, how can I obtain it?
A: Yes you can request a digital version of the plans on CD. Please make your selection when you order the plans. Alternatively you can send us a request by email. The price will be provided on order.
Q: How much will it cost to build my home?
A: Building prices varies enormously and depends on various factors such as prices charged for material and labour in your area. Because of this, our best advice is to check with builders and hardware stores in your area. However, a more accurate indication of building costs for your house can always be obtained by contracting a Quantity Surveyor.
Q: I've found a house plan I like, but there are a couple of things I'd like to change. What can I do?
A: Once you’ve found the house plan/building plans/architectural designs/ home plans/ house floor plans/ blueprints/ drawings that you prefer and would like us to undertake some minor amendments, just email us the request to amend the plans for you – Do not forget to include the plan number when emailing. If the amendments are minor Nethouseplans.com will not charge you any additional fee. The only requirement is that you would have to pay the listed price of the plan prior to such amendments being effected. Due to the variance in geographical locations of our clients and the specific requirements by various local authorities, a local architect or draughtsman might be necessary to include some specific site information and a Site Plan to the completed set of plans obtained from Nethouseplans.com. This is facilitated by a digital copy of the plans that is posted together with the plans. This CAD file can then be taken to your local architect or draughtsman for such amendments. Most architects and draughtsmen use CAD based software and will have no difficulty opening and amending your plans. What is more interesting is that even after you’ve appointed and paid the architect or draughtsman for such work, the total cost of your house plans will still be far less than if you’d have used the same architect or draughtsman to design your house from scratch. NB. As from 1 July 2006, ALL persons practicing architecture in South Africa or submitting house plans/building plans/architectural designs/ home plans/ house floor plans/ blueprints/ drawings to a Local Authority must be registered with SACAP. Nethouseplans.com will issue a SACAP form for every plan purchased from us. Please ensure that any architect or draughtsman you intend to use for any amendments to your plans is registered with SACAP and provides a high quality in architectural services as Nethouseplans.com.
Q. How many set's of plans do I need to build a house?
A. Usually up to about 10, In addition to the contractor, electrician and plumber’s copies you will need plan copies to obtain quotes. From the issued sets of plans that you’ll received from Nethouseplans, you can make as many copies as necessary from your local printing shop for purposes of building your house only.
Q. Are all the house plans available mirror-reversed?
A. Yes, the plans can be mirrored at your request. Nethouseplans will levy a small fee for such conversions – please ask your service consultant for pricing. Always remember to specify on the order form or by email whether you’re ordering a standard or mirrored/ reverse version of the plans.
Q. Do you offer a bill of quantities (BOQ) or Material cost estimate with your house plans?
A. Building prices varies enormously and depends on various factors such as prices charged for material and labour in your area and other conditions that exist in your local area. Because of this, our best advice is to check with builders and hardware stores in your area. However, a more accurate indication of building costs for your house can always be obtained by contracting a Quantity Surveyor. As a result Nethouseplans does not provide this service.
Q. Where are your office situated?
A. Our offices are situated in Sunninghill, Sandton – South Africa
Q. Can I come in to offices and consult with one of your consultants to review my requirements
A. Consultation is strictly by appointment. In the case of Custom designs, yes you can arrange with one of our professionals for a free hour session to discuss your requirements. In such cases you are required to email a brief summary indicating your requirements in advance.
However should you wish to consult or meet one of our professionals prior to purchasing a plan or accepting a Fee proposal, a consultation fee will then be levied for such consultation - otherwise the online quoting process and a consultation after acceptance of a fee proposal and purchase of the drawings remains FREE OF CHARGE!
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