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TexasBushwhacker

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11. Yes, a good designer already has the software

Sat Nov 10, 2018, 07:42 PM

Nov 2018

But CAD software cost thousands of dollars, and the license has to be updated every year or 2. So they have to be able to recoup that cost. Honestly, I don't think what this person is charging is exorbitant for custom plans, but I can understand that you want want to limit the cost.

And yes, they will "nickel and dime" you during the building process. Having a home custom built is expensive. If you want something cheaper, you go buy a cokkie-cutter house in a new subdivision.

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Anyone work with CAD? [View all] Duppers Nov 2018 OP

I have a friend who does CAD work TexasBushwhacker Nov 2018 #1

Thanks! Duppers Nov 2018 #2

Are you obligated to use this particular architect? ret5hd Nov 2018 #4

Haha! Duppers Nov 2018 #9

$1800 just for a hard copy of the plans? TexasBushwhacker Nov 2018 #5

Just a CAD designer working from our floor plan sketches Duppers Nov 2018 #6

Yes, I know Duppers Nov 2018 #7

Yes, a good designer already has the software TexasBushwhacker Nov 2018 #11

Gotta point there. 😁 Duppers Nov 2018 #12

Sometimes you just have to look at it as "stimulating the economy" TexasBushwhacker Nov 2018 #13

Thank you! Duppers Nov 2018 #15

How does one even get bighughdiehl Nov 2018 #3

You don't have to be degreed. Duppers Nov 2018 #8

Wish I knew bighughdiehl Nov 2018 #10

If you know autocad, call every architect and mep firm FSogol Nov 2018 #14