Home Planning Questionnaire

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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 with reference numbers.

1.     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?)

2.     Cost per square foot goal: ___________________________________  /  undecided

Proplsed budget for your new home: ___________________________  /  undecided

3.     What are the subdivision restrictions on your lot?  yes  /  no    We need a copy of restrictions.

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

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

5.     Do you have your lot survey drawing?              yes  / no
We need a copy of the survey.
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Is there an easement across the property?      yes  / no

Is there a servitude across the property?         yes  / no

6.     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? _______________

7.     How many floors do you want? _______________   /  undecided

If more than single story, what type stairs? _____________________________________

8.     What rooms do you require?

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

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

9.     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:__________________________________________________

10.   Bedroom Sizes:

       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: ______________

11.   Bathrooms:

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)

12.   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:

13.   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________

14.   Walk-in Closets?  Yes  /  NoWhich rooms:

15.   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

16.    Appliances (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

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

18.   Do you want 2x4 or 2x6 exterior walls?

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

20.   What ceiling heights do you want?

21.   Ceiling finish:  plaster  /  ceiling  tile  /  sheetrock   /  sanded  /  textured  / orange peel
 
22.   Fireplace type:  None  /  brick  /  insert  /  Heatilator  /  Superior   /  iron stove  /   ventless

Hearth type:   floor level  /  raised

Hearth material:_____________________    Face material?________________________

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

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

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

26.   Roofing:  flat roof  - built up - melt seam
metal  /  tile  /  asphalt  /  fiberglass  /  15 yr  /  25 yr  /  architectural  /  slate  /  copper
 
27.   Type of windows:
insulated  /  wood  /  aluminum  /  vinyl  /  sgl. hung  /  dbl. hung  /  casement  /  horizontal

Color:  __________________  Manufactured by: _________________________________

28.   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

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

30.   Shutters:   wood  /  vinyl   -      operating  /  non-operating

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

32.   Security System:      Yes  /  No       Installed  /  Wired for

33.   Special Wiring:

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

35.   Columns Material:

Front:

Rear:

36.   Chimney Material and Cap:

37.   Special Brick Patterns:

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

39.   Exposed Ceiling Joists:    Yes  /  NoWood type:  cypress  /  pine

Which rooms:

40.   Corbels?

41.   Special wood work?

42.   Special Door Knobs?

43.   Special Lighting:       Yes  /  No               Incandescent  /  fluorescent  /  gas

44.   Wallpaper in which rooms?    (full wall or wainscot)

45.   Garage/carport:         Size: ___________________      Material: ___________________

46.   Storage/Shop:   Size: ___________________      Material: ___________________

47.   Porches:

Front:Large (for seating)   /    Small (door cover)

Special features ___________________________________________________________

Rear:        Large  /  Small

Special features ___________________________________________________________

Side:        Large  /  Small

Special features ___________________________________________________________

48.   Gutters:           Yes  /  No Type:__________________________________________

49.   Special Outside Lighting:

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

Televisions:________________________      Old doors:________________________

Trophies:__________________________      Furniture:_________________________

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

52.  *Outbuildings:       lawn shed   /   gazebo   /   pigeonnaire   /   green house   /   play house

jungle gym sets   /   pool house   /   guest house   /   well house   /   wishing well

53.  *Landscaping:

54.  *Outside Sprinkler System:       Yes  /  No

55.  *Patio Drawings Needed:   Yes  /  No

56.  *Elevator?   Yes  /  No

57.  *Fountains  /  waterfalls  /  swimming pool  /  fish pond?

58.  *Special fence and gate drawings:

59.   Miscellaneous:





60.   Addditional notes:





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


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