Find costly problems in your house plan before construction starts.
Before you spend hundreds of thousands building your home, have your plans professionally reviewed. We check layout, dimensions, circulation, roof complexity, builder clarity and common design issues — then return a marked-up PDF with clear recommendations in 3 business days.
Before you spend $300,000–$700,000 building a house, have the plan professionally reviewed. Upload your plan and receive a marked-up PDF with layout, cost, buildability and design recommendations in 3 business days.
Stock plans don't know you.
A plan drawn for thousands of buyers doesn't know your lot, your family or your budget. Small layout problems become permanent once the slab is poured.
Changes are cheapest on paper.
Moving a wall on a drawing costs nothing. Moving it after framing costs a change order. The review happens at the only moment fixes are free.
Your builder will build what's drawn.
Unclear window callouts, missing clearances and awkward roof lines turn into questions, delays and extras on site. We catch them first.
40+ checks across 8 areas of your plan.
Every review follows the same checklist our team uses on its own custom plans — so nothing depends on who happens to open your file.
Layout & flow
- Circulation and wasted hallway square footage
- Room adjacencies and noise separation
- Split-plan privacy for the primary suite
- Entry, mudroom and drop-zone logic
- Sightlines from kitchen to living spaces
Room sizes & furniture fit
- Bed, sofa and dining table clearances
- Closet depths and usable wall space
- Door swings that collide or block furniture
- Garage bay depth for real vehicles
- Spaces that are oversized for their use
Kitchen & baths
- Work zone and island clearances
- Landing space beside range, fridge and sink
- Pantry access from garage or entry
- Toilet, shower and vanity clearances
- Plumbing walls that can be stacked or shared
Code red flags
- Emergency escape windows in sleeping rooms
- Stair rise, run, width and headroom
- Hall and door widths
- Guards, landings and level changes
- Garage-to-house separation
Structure & buildability
- Long spans and missing bearing lines
- Walls that don’t stack between floors
- Roof lines that are hard or costly to frame
- Stair openings and point loads
- Details a framer will question on site
Cost drivers
- Corners, jogs and bump-outs that add cost
- Roof complexity vs. the look you want
- Window count and oversized glass
- Square footage you pay for but won’t use
- Simpler alternatives that keep the design intent
Windows, doors & schedule
- Builder-standard callouts (e.g. (3) 2050, 6080)
- Sill heights vs. counters, tubs and furniture
- Matching sizes where the elevation needs them
- Natural light in every habitable room
- Missing or unclear window and door schedule
Comfort & long-term living
- Sun orientation and west-facing glass
- Space for HVAC, water heater and chases
- Attic access and storage
- Main-floor living for later in life
- Wider halls and doors where it matters
A marked-up plan you can hand straight to your designer or builder.
Marked-up PDF of your plan
Every issue circled and numbered directly on your drawings.
Prioritized findings
Each item labeled Critical, Recommended or Cost-saver, with a specific fix.
Top 5 changes summary
The five changes that matter most, on one page.
Plan Review Summary
Six areas rated at a glance — space efficiency, construction complexity, cost efficiency, natural light, storage and builder clarity.
Builder-ready window & door callouts
We check that windows and doors are clearly identified with builder-friendly schedules and standard opening references like (3) 2050 and 6080.
Approximate cost impactComplete
A rough dollar range for what each fix adds or saves, plus cost-saving alternatives.
Elevations, roof & structureComplete
Roof complexity, structural red flags, window balance and curb appeal — not just the floor plan.
Written follow-up Q&AComplete
Questions after you read the report? Email them and your reviewer answers in writing.
- Oversized hallway
- Complex roof intersection
- Kitchen circulation conflict
- Long structural span
- Non-standard window sizes
Four steps. No meetings required.
Upload your plan
PDF or photos of your floor plans and elevations. Tell us about your lot, budget and what worries you.
We review it
A member of our design team works through all 8 areas of the checklist against your goals.
Get your markup
Marked-up PDF and prioritized findings land in your inbox within 3 business days.
Fix it — or build it
Hand it to your designer or builder, or have us revise it. Your review fee is credited if you move forward within 14 days.
One review now, or one change order later.
A single change order on site often costs more than the review. Pick the depth you need.
Quick Review
- Floor plan review against our 40+ point checklist
- Marked-up PDF of your floor plan
- 10–15 annotated comments on your plan
- Room sizing, circulation & furniture fit
- Basic construction-cost red flags
- General code-awareness notes
- Plan Review Summary + Top 5 changes
- Window & door callout check
Complete Review
- 25+ annotated comments across all sheets
- Elevations & exterior review
- Roof complexity & buildability review
- Structural red flags (spans, bearing walls)
- Cost-saving alternatives
- Approximate cost impact of each change
- Written follow-up Q&A by email
Compare packages
| What you get | Quick $99 | Complete $249 |
|---|---|---|
| 40+ point checklist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Marked-up PDF | Floor plan | Floor plans + elevations |
| Annotated comments | 10–15 | 25+ |
| Plan Review Summary (6 areas) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Top 5 changes before construction | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room sizing, circulation & furniture fit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Code red flags (egress, stairs, clearances) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Window & door callout check | ✓ | ✓ |
| Elevations & exterior review | — | ✓ |
| Roof complexity & buildability | — | ✓ |
| Structural red flags (spans, bearing walls) | — | ✓ |
| Cost-saving alternatives | — | ✓ |
| Approximate cost impact per change | — | ✓ |
| Written follow-up Q&A by email | — | ✓ |
| Delivery | 3 business days | 3 business days |
| Review fee credited toward a revision | ✓ | ✓ |
Want us to fix what we found?
Most clients don't stop at the markup. Move forward within 14 days and your full review fee is credited.
Plan Revision
We redraw your plan with the fixes from your review — layout changes, window and door schedule, room sizes. Where you bought a stock plan, we work within what your plan license allows.
Ask about a revisionCustom Home Design
Start fresh with a plan designed around your lot, your family and your budget — by the same team that reviewed your plan.
Explore custom designAnyone about to spend six figures on a drawing.
Reviewed by the team that designs custom homes every week.
Your plan is reviewed by our 14-person in-house team of residential designers, drafters and cost specialists, led by Kerem Jan Kara, B.Arch (Illinois Institute of Technology). We design custom homes, barndominiums and ADUs for clients across the country, so we know what goes wrong between the drawing and the job site — and how to fix it on paper.
5 actionable recommendations, or your fee back.
If we can't identify at least 5 actionable recommendations for your plan, we'll refund your review fee in full. No forms, no argument.
Before you order
Is this a permit or code approval?
No. This is an advisory design review. We flag common code red flags based on the International Residential Code, but local codes vary and we do not stamp or approve drawings. Your local building department, and a locally licensed engineer or architect where required, have the final say.
Can you review plans bought from Etsy, Houseplans, Architectural Designs or another designer?
Yes. We review plans from any source — online plan stores, Etsy sellers, independent drafters, designers and builders. If you want changes drawn afterward, we work within what your plan license allows.
What files can I upload?
PDF, JPG, PNG or WebP — floor plans, elevations, even a clear phone photo of a printed plan. Up to 6 files, 25 MB each. A hand sketch works for the Quick Review; the Complete Review is best with drawn plans.
I bought a stock plan. Can you review it?
Yes — reviewing a plan you purchased for your own build is exactly what this is for. If you then want changes drawn, we’ll work within what your plan license allows, or design a new custom plan for you.
How fast will I get it?
Within 3 business days of your order. Add Rush (+$79) and we deliver within 2 business days.
What if you don’t find much?
If we can’t identify at least 5 actionable recommendations for your plan, we’ll refund your review fee in full. Most plans have far more.
Can the review fee count toward fixing my plan?
Yes. If you move forward within 14 days, your full review fee is credited toward a Plan Revision (from $299) or a Custom Home Design deposit.
Your plan is about to become a house.
Make sure it's the right one.
Upload it today. Get a marked-up PDF in 3 business days.
Start My Plan Review — From $99