Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about plans, permits and pricing.
If your question isn't here, call — you'll reach the designer, not a call center.
Where is By Design located and how far do you travel?+
We're based in Morgantown, Kentucky and serve Butler County and the surrounding south-central Kentucky region — including Bowling Green, Beaver Dam, Brownsville, Leitchfield, Russellville, Central City, Greenville, Hartford and Franklin.
How much do house plans cost?+
It depends on square footage and complexity, and estimates are always free. Call (270) 999-5573 or request a quote and you'll get a real number, not a range.
How long does it take to get plans?+
Modified stock plans often take one to three weeks. A full custom home design typically runs four to ten weeks including revisions.
Do you provide permit-ready drawings?+
Yes. Every construction set is drawn for submittal to your local Kentucky building department, and we respond to plan-review comments if any come back.
Can you modify a plan I already purchased?+
Yes, that's a common request. Send us the files and we'll tell you what can change and what it costs.
Do you work with builders and contractors?+
Regularly. A good share of our work is drafting, framing plans and permit sets produced directly for local contractors.
Do you design anything besides houses?+
Yes — shops, barns, agricultural buildings and light industrial projects, including structural, mechanical and piping design.
Who will I actually be working with?+
Chuck Riplinger. Every project is designed and drawn in-house, and you'll deal with the same person from the first call to the final sheet.
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(270) 999-5573Chuck Riplinger, Architectural Designer · Morgantown, KY
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