Planning Checklist and Questions for Custom Homes

Email (required) *

Name (required) *

Phone (required) *

Job Address (optional but very helpful)

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Preferred Contact Method *

Call
Text
Email

How did you hear about me? (required) *

Internet then website (staugustinehouseplans.com)
Word of mouth (friend or family)
Word of mouth (contractor or sub-contractor)
Word of mouth (architect, home designer or engineer)
Other

Who recommended me? (required) *

Ideas to get started (required) *

Sketch
Other Plan (see Terms)
Wish list (Preliminary hourly work required see Terms)
None (Preliminary hourly work required see Terms)

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Do you have a survey (required) *

Yes
No

Lot dimensions (required) *

Rectangular or Square
Irregular shape
Unsure

Lot width *

Left to right looking from street

Lot depth *

Front to rear looking from street

Do you know your setbacks (required) *

Yes
No

It is the customer's responsibility to find out the answer from the County or City.

Front (required) *

Sides (required) *

Rear (required) *

Second Front (corner lots)

Are your setbacks measured to (required) *

Walls
Roof edge
Unsure

It is the customer's responsibility to find out the answer from the County or City.

Maximum lot coverage by buildings (required) *

It is the customer's responsibility to find out the answer from the County or City.

Number of bedrooms *

Number of bathrooms *

Number of half baths *

Number of stories *

1
2
3

First Floor Exterior Walls *

Block
Studs
Other

First Floor System Material *

Concrete
Wood Framed
Unsure

First Floor Ceiling Height *

First Floor Exterior Finish *

First Floor to Ground *

8" (4" at front door and 4" at sidewalk)
18" (4" at front door and 1 step at sidewalk)
25" (4" at front door and 2 steps at sidewalk)
32" (4" at front door and 3 steps at sidewalk) (may require porch railings)
39" (4" at front door and 4 steps at sidewalk) (requires porch railings)
Higher than 39" (requires porch railings)
House will be on pilings, columns or piers.
Unsure

How high above the ground do you want the main floor of your house? Normally there is a 4" rise into front door and a 7" rise for each step. Please keep in mind the garage will also need steps unless you make a mound for your driveway. Any drop off 30" or more requires railings.

Second Floor Exterior Walls *

Block
Studs
Other

Second Floor System Material *

Concrete
Wood Framed
Unsure

Second Floor Ceiling Height *

Second Floor Exterior Finish *

Third Floor Exterior Walls *

Block
Studs
Other

Third Floor System Material *

Concrete
Wood Framed
Unsure

Third Floor Ceiling Height *

Third Floor Exterior Finish *

Ceilings features *

Flat
Vaulted
Trey
Other

Porches *

Front
Rear
Sides

Garage *

Attached
Detached
None

Roof style *

Hip
Gable
Other

Hip is best for hurricanes and insurance

Roof material *

Shingles
Metal
Tile
Other

Main roof pitch *

Main roof overhangs *

Existing lot elevation above sea level *

Minimum required finished floor elevation above sea level *

Is your lot *

Level
Sloped
Unsure

Utility or other easements on Lot *

Yes
No
Unsure

Wetlands on lot *

Yes
No
Unsure

Coastal construction *

Yes
No
Unsure

Architectural review board (ARB) *

Yes
No
Unsure

Comment or Message

Planning Checklist for Custom Homes