The Specification Plan defines the design specifications for your home improvement project.

It will list the size and type of room, the general layout, the plumbing needs, flooring requirements, type of doors and windows, the landscaping layout of the yard, brand, make, model, color, etc.

Use the FREE specification sheet to note your design and materials specs.

You can present the spec sheet to a home improvement contractor when bidding out the project.

The following is the type of spec planning for each type of home improvement projects. You can find each section within the FREE specification sheet:

Spec Plans:
	Plan A: Home Style		Plan K: Exterior Home
	Plan B: Lot Excavation		Plan L: Walls, Ceilings
	Plan C: Foundation		Plan M: Kitchen, Bath
	Plan D: House Framing		Plan N: Cleaning Closet
	Plan E: Roofing		Plan O: Flooring
	Plan F: Doors, Windows		Plan P: Lighting
	Plan G: Plumbing		Plan Q: Other Amenities
	Plan H: Electrical Wiring		Plan R: Garage, Pathways
	Plan I: HVAC		Plan S: Landscaping
	Plan J: Insulation		Plan T: Interior Decor

1. First Step: download our Specification Planning Sheet. Use this form — segmented by room, by area — to note your home improvement specifications.
   
   
   
   
   
2. Second Step: link to the various spec plans noted in the downloaded sheet . Each plan will detail the required specifications for your home improvement project with links to home product ideas and trends.
   
   
   
   
   
3. Third Step: take a completed draft of the Specification Sheet to your architect or planner, who will then customize a plan that meets your specs.
   
   
   
   
   
4. Fourth Step: use your Specification Sheet to bid the home improvement project to contractors. Allow us to help find your local pre-screened contractor

Note that your home improvement project may require a permit if there is a structural change

It will either be up to you or the contractor to obtain each permit.

All about permits:
www.permitplace.com
Lookup county and city governments for permit information:
www.statelocalgov.net

Also note that building codes specify how each project should be completed

Local inspectors will ensure that the construction meets code. It will be helpful to understand these codes when assembling your specs.

About building codes:
www.b4ubuild.com
Building codes:
www.codecheck.com

Lookup county and city governments for building code information:
www.statelocalgov.net