House plans
Cabin and house plans with cost-to-build sheets and 2024 IRC code checks
Every Smoky Ridge plan is designed and reviewed by a licensed builder. My plan software turns my construction standards into exact drawings, CAD files, a cost-to-build sheet and a 2024 IRC code check, so you know what you’re building and roughly what it costs before you break ground.
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What’s in every plan set
- Dimensioned, furnished floor plans and exterior elevations
- Building sections and construction details
- Three foundation options: slab, block crawlspace and concrete piers, each with its own drawings
- DXF CAD files that open in AutoCAD 2018 and newer
- A cost-to-build workbook
- A 2024 IRC code-check report
What the 2024 IRC code check covers
The International Residential Code (IRC) is the model building code most U.S. counties and cities use for one- and two-family homes. Each plan comes with a report that checks the design itself, not just the labels, against the 2024 IRC.
- Stairs: rise, run, headroom, handrails and guards
- Bedroom egress windows and window sill heights
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm locations
- Safety glazing near doors, tubs and stairs
- Room sizes, ceiling heights and bathroom clearances
- Insulation and energy requirements by climate zone
- Deck framing, guards and ledger details
Each item is marked pass, fail, verify or by others, with the code section cited and a plain-English summary. Where your area enforces an earlier edition, the report notes the 2021 and 2018 differences that matter.
What it doesn’t replace: plans are not stamped by an engineer or architect. Your local building department decides which code edition applies and may require a local review. Site-specific items such as soil, wind and snow loads, and engineered beams, need local verification.
What the cost-to-build sheet includes
Most plans tell you how big the house is. Mine also tell you roughly what it costs to build. The workbook is driven by the same plan data as the drawings, so the quantities match what’s on the sheets.
- Materials for the shell: foundation, framing, roofing, siding, windows and doors
- Plumbing, electrical and HVAC, including fixtures and equipment
- Interior finishes, cabinets and appliances
- Site and utility items such as water, septic or sewer, and driveway allowances
- Separate estimates for trade labor, trusses, permits and a general contractor’s fee
- Low, typical and high totals, plus a contingency line you can adjust
You can change the selections and enter your own local prices, which makes the sheet a useful starting point for talking with a lender or getting bids. The numbers are estimates, not quotes.
Choosing a foundation
Every plan set includes three foundations so it can fit your lot:
- Slab: usually the lowest cost on flat, well-drained lots
- Block crawlspace: common in East Tennessee; keeps plumbing accessible and handles gentle slopes
- Concrete piers: suited to steep or wooded mountain lots, with less excavation
Common questions
Can I get my building permit with these plans?
Many owners and builders use plans like these for permits, but approval is always up to your local building department. Some require an engineer’s or architect’s stamp, or a local review of structural items. Check with your county or city first.
Can I change the plan?
Yes. The DXF CAD files let you or your designer make changes. If you’re building in Loudon, Knox, Blount or Sevier county, I can adjust the plan and build it for you.
How many times can I build it?
Each plan covers one build. If you need more, message me through the Etsy shop.
Are the photos real?
Exterior images in the shop are AI-assisted renderings of each plan’s 3D model. The Cumorah plan shows photos of the cabin I built from it.
Want one of these plans built in East Tennessee?
I’m a licensed general contractor in Loudon, Knox, Blount and Sevier counties. Call or text 865-268-8665.