Home Planning Questionnaire
ABGoodman HouseplanZ
Date: ________________________

Name: __________________________________  spouse name: _________________________

Childrens name<s>: _____________________________________________________________

Address:  _____________________________________________________________________

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Phone<s>:     home: _________________________   work: ______________________________

Lot number: __________________________

Lot address: ___________________________________________________________________

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County/Parish: __________________________________________________________________

This form is an important part of your home design process. Please consider all the questions carefully and answer them as completely as possible by circling choices or filling in the blanks. If you need more space for your answers, attach extra sheets.

Total number of square feet under roof: _________________________  /  undecided

Desired number of square feet heated: _________________________  /  undecided

Absolute maximum square feet heated? ________________________  /  undecided

Have you included walls in your square foot calculations?   Yes  /  No
(walls could add 200--300 square feet)

Cost per square foot goal: ___________________________________  /  undecided

Proplsed budget for your new home: ___________________________  /  undecided

How do you intend to construct your home:     owner build  /  contractor

Are there subdivision restrictions on your lot?     yes  /  no   
(We need a copy of restrictions.)

Will an architectural committee review your home plans?   yes  /  no

Are there deed restrictions on your property?   yes  / no
(We need copy of any deed restrictions.)

Do you have your lot survey drawing?                yes  / no
(We need a copy of the survey.)

Is there an easement across the property?        yes  / no

Is there a servitude across the property?           yes  / no

Does your lot flood or is it in the flood zone?      yes  / no

How high will the finish floor of the home need to be above grade? __________________

How many stories do you want? _______________   /  undecided

If more than single story, what type stairs? _____________________________________

What rooms do you require? _______________   /  undecided

How many Bedrooms:_____       Formal Dining: yes  /  no        Breakfast Area: yes  /  no

Formal Living:       yes  /  no          Keeping Room: yes  /  no

What type floor plan do you want?

Split floor plan -- Master Bedroom separate from other Bedrooms:           yes  /  no

Open floor plan -- Minimum walls between Kitchen-Living-Family Areas:  yes  /  no

Mother-In-Law apartment:   area in home  /  garage apartment                   yes  /  no

Do you require handicap accessible rooms or fixtures and cabinets:        yes  /  no

Handicap accessible areas:________________________________________________

Bedroom Features:

Master Bedroom:    Size ___________  Bed Size ___________  Notes: ______________

Bedroom #2            Size ___________  Bed Size ___________  Notes: ______________

Bedroom #3            Size ___________  Bed Size ___________  Notes: ______________

Bedroom #4            Size ___________  Bed Size ___________  Notes: ______________

Bedroom/Study:      Size ___________  Bed Size ___________  Notes: ______________

Bathroom Features:

Master Bath  /  Bath #1  /  Bath #2  /  Bath #3  /  ½ Bath  /  Hollywood __________________

Bathtub:   Brand:__________ Model:________ Size:_____________ Material:_________

Whirlpool: Brand:__________ Model:________ Size:_____________ Material:_________

Jacuzzi:   Brand:__________  Model:________ Size:_____________ Material:_________

Tub Enclosure: Brand:______ Model:________ Size:   ___________ Material:_________

Bathtub Door: Brand:_______ Model:________ Size:_____________ Material:_________

Shower:    Brand:__________ Model:________ Size:_____________ Material:_________

Shower Door:    Glass  /  Vinyl

Bathroom Counter Tops: __________________________________________________

Bathroom Cabinets: ______________________________________________________
(antique buffet, made by cabinet maker)

Kitchen Features:

Cabinets:  raised panel  /  flat panel   /  no panel

Material:  plywood  /  birch  /  ash  /  oak  /  cypress  /  poplar  /  mahogany  /  heart pine

Finish:  painted  /  stained  /  natural finish  /  formica covered

Counter top material: ______________

Island:       Yes  /  No    -    Island top material: ______________

Pantry:      Yes  /  No   -    walk-in  /  reach-in       size: _______________

Appliance Garage:    Yes  /  No

Menu Desk:                Yes  /  No

Special Cabinets: ________________________________________________________

Cabinets description and size:

Entertainment center: _______________   Length________ Depth______ Height_________

Armoires:_________________________  Length________ Depth______ Height_________

Chest of drawers:___________________ Length________ Depth______ Height________

Buffets: __________________________  Length________ Depth______ Height________

China cabinets:____________________  Length________ Depth______ Height________

Library shelves:____________________  Length________ Depth______ Height________

Special built-In cabinets: _____________  Length________ Depth______ Height________

TV size:__________________________  Length________ Depth______ Height________

Walk-in Closets?  Yes  /  No    Which rooms: ______________________________

Utility Room:

Cabinets:             Yes  /  No     Type:__________________________________

Utility sink:            Yes  /  No     Type:__________________________________

Laundry sink:        Yes  /  No     Type:__________________________________

Hang Rod:            Yes  /  No

Broom closet:      Yes  /  No

Counter space:             Yes  /  No     Size :__________________________________

Built-in Ironing Board:   Yes  /  No

Hobby/Sewing Area:    Yes  /  No     Size :__________________________________

Freezer:     Yes  /  No   -    upright  /  chest     size: _______________

Washer:     Yes  /  No

Dryer:         Yes  /  No    -   gas    /  electric

Appliances: (please provide brand name, model, and sizes)

Refrigerator:     Yes  /  No    Type__________________  Length_____ Depth_____ Height_____

Cooktop:          Yes  /  No    Type__________________  Length_____ Depth_____ Height_____

Oven:  Yes  /  No    sgl.  / dbl.     Type_______________  Length_____ Depth_____ Height_____

Range:             Yes  /  No    Type__________________  Length_____ Depth_____ Height_____

Microwave:      Yes  /  No    Type__________________  Length_____ Depth_____ Height_____

Dishwasher:     Yes  /  No    Type__________________  Length_____ Depth_____ Height_____

Disposal:         Yes  /  No    Type__________________  Length_____ Depth_____ Height_____

Compactor:      Yes  /  No    Type__________________  Length_____ Depth_____ Height_____

Bread warmer:  Yes  /  No    Type__________________  Length_____ Depth_____ Height_____

Jen Air/Down Draft:  Yes  /  No  ____________________________________________________

Kitchen Sink:   double sink  /  triple sink  /  vegetable sink   -   stainless steel  /  ceramic.

Water heater<s>: How many: _______  Size (gallons)________    -    gas  /  electric

Structure and Finishes:

What type of foundation do you want?
wood on piers  /  concrete slab  /   basement  /   post tension  /  trusjoint  /  silent floor

Do you want 2x4 or 2x6 exterior walls?

Type of insulation:  cellulose  /  fiberglass  /  rockwool  /  styrofoam  /  insulfoam

What ceiling heights do you want? _______________________________

Ceiling finish:  plaster  /  ceiling  tile  /  sheetrock   /  sanded  /  textured  / orange peel

Fireplace type:  None  /  brick  /  insert  /  Heatilator  /  Superior   /  iron stove  /   ventless

Hearth type:   floor level  /  raised

Hearth material:_____________________    Face material?________________________

Exterior siding material?
wood  /  dryvit  /  hardy plank  /  vinyl  / alum  / masonite  /  brick  /  stone  / fake stone

Soffit material:   wood  /  vinyl  /  alum  /  hardy plank  / other

Facia material:   redwood  /   vinyl  /   metal  /   alum  /  hardy plank

Roofing:  flat roof  / built up  / melt seam
metal  /  tile  /  asphalt  /  fiberglass  /  15 yr  /  25 yr  /  architectural  /  slate  /  copper

Type of windows:
insulated  /  wood  /  aluminum  /  vinyl  /  sgl. hung  /  dbl. hung  /  casement  /  horizontal

Window Color:  __________________  Manufactured by: ___________________________

Type of interior doors:  birch  /  ash  /  oak  /  wood  /  masonite  / hollow core  /  solid core
raised panel  /  flush  /  sgl. /  dbl.  /  pocket  /  french 4 lite  /  french 9 lite  /  french 15 lite

Front door:

Rear door:

Closet Doors: bi-fold  /  mirror bypass  /  accordion  /  bypass
louvered Bi-fold  /  paneled Bi-fold  /  pocket  /  single  /  double

Driveway: concrete brushed  /   washed gravel  /   brick lined  /   brick  /   stained concrete

Shutters:   wood  /  vinyl     -       operating  /  non-operating

HVAC unit:  gas  /  electric       -      floor vents  /  ceiling vents  /  either
heat pump  /  ground source  /  water source

Security System:      Yes  /  No       Installed  /  Wired for only

Special Wiring:

Central Vacuum Unit: Yes  /  No      Make/Model:_________________________________

Columns Material:

Front Columns:

Rear Columns:

Chimney Material and Cap:

Special Brick Patterns:

Exposed Beams:
exposed wood  /  non-exposed wood  /  sheetrock covered  /  box beam  /  panel box beam

Exposed Ceiling Joists:    Yes  /  No    Wood type:  cypress  /  pine
Which rooms:

Corbels:

Special wood work:

Type Door Knobs:

Special Lighting:       Yes  /  No       -       Incandescent  /  fluorescent  /  gas

Wallpaper in which rooms?    (full wall or wainscot)

Garage/carport:         Size: ___________________      Material: ___________________

Storage/Shop:           Size: ___________________      Material: ___________________

Porches:
Front:     Large (for seating)     /    Small (for door cover)
Special features:

Rear:     Large   /  Small
Special features:

Side:     Large   /  Small
Special features:

Gutters:     Yes   /  No     -     Type: __________________________________________

Special Outside Lighting:

Sizes of special items you wish to use in this house:

Televisions:________________________      Old doors:________________________

Trophies:__________________________      Furniture:_________________________

*Outbuildings:       lawn shed   /   gazebo   /   pigeonnaire   /   green house   /   play house
jungle gym sets   /   pool house   /   guest house   /   well house   /   wishing well

*Landscaping:

*Outside Sprinkler System:       Yes  /  No

*Patio Drawings Needed:       Yes  /  No

*Elevator?       Yes  /  No

*Fountains  /  waterfalls  /  swimming pool  /  fish pond?

*Special fence and gate drawings:

Miscellaneous:



Addditional notes:







*Items not usually included in normal set of plans.  Please ask about extra charges.
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