A detached house design is the foundation—it determines not only the appearance of the house itself, but also our living comfort, the costs associated with its maintenance and a number of other factors.
For a long time, investors wishing to build their own house had to use the services of architectural offices that prepared bespoke designs. Now we have another option available: ready-made house designs.
What is a ready-made house design?
A ready-made detached house design is a design that is created once and then sold in multiple copies. Therefore, it is not prepared to order. This means that it is not specifically adapted to the plot on which it is to be built, although that does not mean it will not fit it.
To adapt a ready-made detached house design to a plot, an adaptation is carried out. It is performed by an adapting architect. Their task is to make the necessary changes to the design in order to adapt it to the conditions prevailing on the plot. The changes may also be more extensive—for example, they may concern the placement of windows and doors, moving walls or construction technology.
Advantages of ready-made detached house designs:
- wide selection—we have a full range of ready-made house designs to choose from, including single-storey houses, houses with usable attics, two-storey houses and semi-detached houses, in various styles and sizes
- speed—we do not have to wait for months for a house design to be prepared, as we can have the complete documentation delivered within just a few days
- visualisations and floor plans—we do not have to imagine what the house will look like once the design is completed, because floor plans and visualisations are available immediately, and sometimes even photographs of houses that have already been built
- changes included in the price—many changes to the design can be made without additional costs, as well as without informing the design's author or asking for their permission
- additional bonuses—services selling ready-made house designs offer their customers many bonuses, such as free garden designs, construction guides and discounts at various partner stores
Ready-made house designs—in-store and online
If we want to purchase a ready-made detached house design, we can do so either online or in person.
Online services offering ready-made house designs (see www.dom.pl) provide a quick and convenient transaction. We can complete it immediately: choose a design, put it in a virtual basket and then finalise the transaction. The documentation will usually be delivered by courier within a few days. We can also return unused designs within 14 days or within another period specified by the seller.
Stationary outlets selling ready-made designs, on the other hand, are located mainly in larger cities. These are outlets belonging to offices that sell this type of design. There, we can review various offers, consult specialists and receive helpful advice. Once ordered for the outlet, the design can usually be collected in person within a few days.