Whetstone Designs Services
for HOMEOWNERS

Whetstone's primary specialty is developing residential and timber frame design packages for homeowners who want to invest in the quality and beauty of a custom home. Our ability to develop complete, custom construction

drawings of the home of your dreams makes one of the many home building processes more easy and enjoyable for you. Perhaps you're looking for a hybrid timber frame building, an exterior add-on or simply timber trusses. No matter the project, we can deliver.

You may already have a contractor chosen. If this is the case, our building design packages arrive at your contractor ready to build, eliminating head-scratching on site. Through strong partnerships with trusted contractors, Whetstone Designs can also recommend a construction company with a proven history in creating the building you've imagined.


What's the Process?

Once again, each project is different, however homeowners can expect their design process to go as follows:

  1. Initial meeting and site visit with designer
  2. Conceptual Drawings
  3. Revisions
  4. Sign off Drawings
  5. Construction Drawings
  6. Shop or piece drawings
For a in depth look at the design process visit our Design Process Page.

Engineer-stamped plans are becoming more and more common, as more zoning districts require new construction to be built according to code standards. Whetstone Designs has developed relationships with engineers and will assure the plans comply with local codes, are approved by the proper zoning offices.

What's the Price?

Every timber frame design project is different, however homeowners can use the guidelines below in estimating the prices of services provided by Whetstone Designs. Our prices are competitive, and packages can be negotiated for multiple service contacts.

  • Residential Floor Plans average between $2.25-$3.00 per square foot of designed space.
  • Timber Frame Plans average between $1.50-$2.25 per square foot of designed timber space.
  • Detail Piece Drawings average between $.75-$1.50 per square foot of designed timber space.

An hourly rate may make for a better contract, depending on the project. Additional costs may include printing, 3D modeling and other expenses. An hourly or square-foot rate will be estimated and provided in consultation.

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