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I've been looking on-line for floor plans to build a new house. Problem is I haven't found anything I like.
Before I try to find an architect I thought I would see if anyone here does house design and would be interested in a side job?

If so post here or send me a PM.

Thanks
Paps

There is free design software out there.Have you tried that yet?

No sir....rather busy with work recently so no time to download and learn it proficiently enough to make decent drawings.

I really hope Paps has had a PM from Globey....

I won't offer to design anything for you but if you want a quick sense check on anything, particularly drainage, just give me a shout.

Hi Raveen,

I appreciate the offer.
As a steamfitter by trade I have worked on lots of drainage systems over the years so I should be good with that aspect of the project.
If I wasn't so busy I would put pencil to paper and draw up the designs myself.
It was a long time ago but I used to do a fair bit of drafting.
I'm looking for something fairly simple just showing basic room layout of the place.
Once I like the overall layout the drawings will go to an architectural firm for actual construction design and engineer stamped blue prints.

Thanks again
Paps

When I designed our house, I visited a lot of display homes, took they handouts with floor layouts and because we had a non standard block, cut and pasted rooms together to bulk up the plan before issuing it to a draftsman.

It also helps you to manage costs as square meterage = $$

I would recommend not just designing something and editing it. Get the building blocks right first

I've to agree with vortrog and bigger is not always better