Custom House Plans
Handcrafted plans designed exclusively for your one-of-a-kind wishes and dreams to deliver the perfect home.
Efficient House Plans for
your Next Build.
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Residential Drafting
Our Services
Explore our range of services designed to help you move forward with confidence, wherever you're headed next.
Stock Plans
Ready-made house plans designed to please both contractors and homeowners.
General Drafting
Additions/remodels, plan revisions, energy codes, site plans, and other forms of general drafting.
Our Process
Clear steps. Better decisions.
From the first conversation through final documents, we keep your project clear, collaborative, and moving forward.
Plan
Through a meeting or phone call, we will evaluate your project, and determine a plan to accomplish your goals.
Design
After we agree on a plan, we will explore concepts. Then present the design to you for review in person or over email.
Refine
We will refine the design through emails or meetings, exchanging marked up drawings. This process will continue until the design is finalized.
Complete
Once designs are finalized, we will complete the project by preparing the technical written and graphic documents for the project.
Start Your Project
Get a fast and free estimate.
Tell us the basics. We’ll follow up with clear next steps for your project.
Who We Are
Practical plans. Personal service.
Hi, I’m Dana Engels, owner of Whatcom House Plans. We’re a local residential drafting company serving Whatcom County and the surrounding areas. Whether you’re a builder, contractor, real estate agent, or homeowner, we provide practical, builder-friendly home plans with a focus on communication, consistency, and results you can count on.
My background is rooted in design and construction. I got my start working under a seasoned designer, learning the importance of detail and precision. Later, I stepped into a leadership role as Operations Manager at a large contracting company, where I oversaw everything from design and permitting to getting projects off the ground.
Those experiences laid the foundation for Whatcom House Plans. Now, I lead a small team that’s passionate about helping people bring their vision to life, whether that’s a custom dream home or a straightforward spec design.
Work With Us
Selected Work + Client Reviews
Designed well. Proven in practice.
Recent Projects
What Clients Say
Frequently Asked Questions
What to know before we begin.
We offer custom house plans, ready-made stock plans, and general drafting services including additions, remodels, plan revisions, energy codes, and site plans.
Call, email, or use the estimate form once it is live. We will start with a conversation to evaluate the project and determine the best plan forward.
We bring real construction experience to every project, with a focus on clear communication, precise details, and plans that work in the field.
Pricing depends on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we provide a transparent project quote with no hidden costs.
The best way to get started is through our estimate form. It gives us the project details needed to respond with useful next steps.
Expect a collaborative, straightforward process with clear communication, thoughtful feedback, and practical plans designed to move your project forward.
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Carefully crafted residential drafting for homeowners and contractors throughout Whatcom County.
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