Custom House Plans with Legacy Construction
Every plan starts with how you live. We create custom designs around your daily lifestyle and your property: lifestyle-centered floor plans, 3D visualization, and permit-ready docs.
A custom house plan is not a starting template you modify. It is a design built from scratch around your life, your lot, and every local building code requirement.
What we bring to every project:
- We show up when we say we will
- We build exactly what we said we'd build
- We never leave a project unfinished
TESTIMONIALS
Hear from some Southern Maine
homeowners we've helped
Watching our home transform through this addition was incredible. Legacy Construction communicated clearly, respected our space and vision, and delivered work that feels solid and intentional. You can tell they care about doing things the right way—and building work that lasts.
Jennifer C.
Legacy Construction built an addition onto our home, and the quality is outstanding. The new space blends perfectly with the original house. They worked with us on budget and design and were always upfront about costs and options. Very professional from start to finish.
Savannah B.
From the first meeting, Legacy Construction was honest, professional, and easy to work with. They walked us through budget, design, and expectations clearly and followed through on everything. The end result is a beautifully built space that feels solid and well thought out.
Mehak K.
Service area where we provide Custom House Plans
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Designed around how you live.From blank lot to permit-ready documents.
Every plan we produce starts with your lifestyle and your lot. We develop designs built for Maine's climate and refined with you before producing construction documents ready for permit submission.
Site Visit, Design, and Full-Scope Construction
It starts with a site visit where we evaluate your lot, discuss intended use, and identify setback constraints, drainage, and utilities. We design around your specific needs, whether that is a two-car with a workshop, oversized bays, or a steep pitch for attic storage above.
Foundation, Framing, and What Maine Demands
Every custom garage includes site prep, excavation to a full four-foot frost depth, foundation, framing, roofing, siding, electrical, overhead doors, and concrete flatwork. Maine's frost line is one of the deepest in the country, so the foundation alone requires more engineering than most expect.
Cost Range, Timeline, and What Drives Both
Our custom garages range from 47,548 for a 24x24 two-car build to 115,200 for a 32x36 three-car with attic storage. Timelines run eight to fourteen weeks, with larger builds reaching eighteen. We recommend starting design in late winter so construction wraps before fall.
We coordinate all design phases, structural engineering, and permit documentation so your project starts with a solid foundation. Contact us to begin your design process.
Count on Legacy Construction for your needs Custom House Plans
Customer Satisfaction
We offer a 2-year warranty on all of our work, so you can have peace of mind knowing it'll be done right the first time.
Built on Repeat Business
70% of our clients come back for another project. That kind of return rate tells you more about our work than any sales pitch could.
Full-Scope Construction
No matter the scope or scale of your project, we handle every phase of the build from start to finish with our own crew on site.
Insured and Accountable
We carry full insurance on every project we take on, and we put our 2-year warranty in writing so you know exactly what backs the work.
Our easy 3-step process for perfect Custom House Plans
1
SCHEDULE YOUR DESIGN CONSULTATION SESSION.
Meet with us to discuss your vision, lifestyle needs, and property characteristics so we can develop plans that fit your life and your lot.
2
WE'LL CREATE YOUR CUSTOM HOUSE PLANS.
Our team develops comprehensive architectural plans incorporating your specifications, built for Maine's climate, and ready for permit submission.
3
RECEIVE YOUR CONSTRUCTION-READY DOCUMENTS.
We deliver complete construction documents with detailed specifications, ready for permit submission and construction team coordination.
Frequently asked questions regarding Custom House Plans
How much do custom house plans cost?
Custom house plan design typically runs $8,000 to $25,000 depending on project complexity. The design phase is where changes cost the least. Legacy Construction builds revision rounds into every design process.How long does the design process take?
The full design process typically runs eight to sixteen weeks from initial consultation to permit-ready documents, depending on project complexity. Legacy Construction builds revision rounds into every process so the final documents reflect exactly what you want.Do custom house plans require permits?
Yes. Permit-ready construction documents are what you submit to your local code enforcement office. Legacy Construction produces plans designed to pass permit review. Because Joe Hausler is also a licensed realtor, we can evaluate a lot for permitting constraints before you commit to buying it.Where do you offer design services?
Legacy Construction designs custom house plans for homeowners building anywhere in Southern Maine. Because Joe Hausler is also a licensed realtor, we can help with land acquisition across the region. Call (207) 544-4607 to discuss.What warranty applies to design and construction?
When Legacy Construction designs and builds your home, the full project is covered by our warranty: 1 year on materials, 2 years on systems, 5 years on workmanship, and 10 years on structural coverage. The design phase includes revision rounds so documents are right before construction begins.How do I start the design process?
Call us at (207) 544-4607 or fill out the estimate form. We will discuss your design goals, evaluate your lot if you have one, and start the design process. If you need help finding land, Joe Hausler is a licensed realtor and can assist.
