Frequently Asked Questions

Finding your perfect house model is easy! Just use the filters and press the search button. You can choose the style of the house, its area, number of floors and more. In case you cannot find the one you need, please click here to contact our team for customization of the house you like but which requires changes. Any house model available in our website can be customized for a fee, so if you cannot find the exact model for yourself, we can work with you to change it according to your wishes and requirements.

The area of any house model is based on the rooms that are heated (all living areas in the house). The calculated area does not include exterior and/or not heated areas like garages, porches, patios, and decks. The areas of the exterior not heated areas are calculated separately and are shown in the additional information of the house. In case some or all of the basement is heated and used as a living space, it will be counted into the total square footage of the house.

Any house model is designed to meet the national building codes at the time it was created (the codes may have been changed and updated since then), hence a house model may not meet all specific codes regarding the slow, seismic loads and other factors that are unique per region. Usually you will need regional professionals to guarantee that the house will meet all local codes requirements (site plan according to the soil and seismic conditions, structural engineering, MEP, Energy code requirements). Please contact your local building official before starting the construction of your dream home and he will advise you on the best possible way.

Some states may require a state-licensed architect and/or engineer review and “seal”. Please contact your local building department to check if such a seal/approval is required.

You normally need from 5 up to 8 copies of the house sheets. The number of copies is different depending on how many persons are involved in the process. The digital PDF can be copied locally, same for the BIM/CAD Models – they also include all the sheets shown in the pdf. Please click here and send us a message if you need help with more digital copies.

The Basic/study CAD/BIM option can be used for planning bidding. These options contain only basic information and are not intended for construction so they cannot be used for real construction. If you need a model ready for construction, you need to purchase the Extended BIM/CAD Option.

The minimum content of the Basic Model includes:

  • Cover sheet with isometric view of the house, not to scale.
  • Floor plan(s): 1/4″ scale for each floor showing room names, dimensions, walls, windows.
  • Four exterior elevations: 1/4″ scale for each of all four sides of the house showing exterior materials, levels and dimensions.
  • Two cross sections in both directions: 1/4″ scale vertical house section views of the house showing the levels, ceiling heights, roof pitch, roof extend, etc.

Yes, of course. If you have chosen and purchased the desired house CAD or BIM Model, you will have the legal rights to copy the original design and make additional adjustments if required. You will also be able to work with your local architect and engineer to seal the plans (if required) and all the adjustments are done.

  • LF – Linear Feet
  • SF – Square Feet
  • HT – Height
  • CLR – Clear
  • No. – Number
  • Pan. – Pantry
  • Pdr. – Powder Room
  • W.I.C. – Walk in Closet
  • W. – Washer
  • D. – Dryer
  • D.W. – Dishwasher
  • Ref. – Refrigerator
  • FPL – Fireplace
  • Vlt Clg – Vaulted Ceiling

Please click here to contact us if you need more clarification on abbreviations that are not explained above but shown in the model option.

Please click here to request modification of the house model you have chosen. Our assistants will read carefully your modification requirements and will get back to you. Our team will prepare and send you a proposal/ contract for signed approval by you personally. As soon as we receive the payment and the signed contract, one of our experienced Project Managers will contact you back to guide you through all further steps of the process. The house updates usually take 4-6 weeks, depending on how big the changes are.

Yes, we will be happy to adjust the desired model to the one that fits into the particular lot, as well as change the house height depending on the local zoning requirements, etc. Please click here to contact and send us all your required changes. Our talented and experienced team will customize for you any house model you like. Your BimDream advisor will send you detailed information about the customization price and delivery terms depending on how big the changes are.

Yes. Please click here and send us a message that you require metric units for the house Model you have already chosen. We will update the Model and will send it to you the same with converted metric units.

Yes, we can adjust all the common areas in the house model to be wheelchair accessible if needed.

As every state has different local codes and requirements, we strongly recommend an experienced local home builder to be contacted. He can guide you successfully through the specific permit process in your area.

Yes, of course. We do offer custom design modeling based on scratches for $1.00 per square foot. Please click here to request custom design based on scratches and we will be happy to look and send back a proposal with detailed price and delivery terms based on the information you have sent to us.

Please click here to request customization of the house model you have chosen and one of our assistants will contact you back with detailed information about the price and the delivery terms.

BimDream accepts payments with PayPal. For more information about PayPal click here: https://www.paypal.com

BimDream provides digital products which are downloadable after completing the purchase. BimDream does not provide physical products shipped by post service. Digital products are not physically deliverable. Download URL will be provided to you after completing your purchase. Please wait few minutes your payment to be approved and you will be able to download the purchased products.

If you have issues with downloading the purchased products, please click here to contact us with providing the order ID. BimDream team will verify the payment and will help you download the purchased products.

Digital products have no protection and once they are paid, you (customer) cannot request refund.

Yes, any option (BIM, CAD) can be downloaded directly as soon as the payment has been approved. You will receive a License key /  ZIP file extract password that should be used for extracting the purchased product file. Please have in mind that you will have 90 days from the date the payment is received to download your file. When you complete your order, please wait few minutes your payment to be approved and then you will be able to download purchased products.

After the payment is received and the zip code is sent to you, the sale of the chosen house model is considered finalized, and no refunds or exchanges will be possible. In case you change your mind later and choose another model from our collection, please click here with request for replacement of the previous model. Our assistants will contact you back with an offer for a discount.

There no time limitations for building but please have in mind that your local codes may have changed after the last time you made adjustments.