How DEN works

Buy a proven design. Build the home you've been picturing.

Skip the year-long custom design process. Start with a $299 Planning Package to learn what DEN's about — then move into Feasibility, Building, or Prefab when you're ready.

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The Process

Three steps. One beautiful home.

Most DEN customers move through three stages: get oriented for $299, confirm your build for $999, and break ground with a Building Package or Prefab Kit. Each step's fee credits forward, so nothing is wasted.

Step 01 · $299

Get oriented with Planning.

Start with the $299 Planning Package — no calls required. You get DEN's online platform with feasibility tools, a budgeting worksheet, an ROI calculator, and informational drawings for the design you're considering. It's the cheapest, lowest-friction way to find out if DEN is right for your project, on your own time.

Time required: At your own pace Your full $299 credits forward to Feasibility or Building.

Step 02 · $999

Confirm with Feasibility.

When you're ready to commit, the $999 Feasibility Package is your real-world go/no-go. We perform a remote due-diligence review of your parcel, deliver a turnkey project pricing estimate, draft a preliminary site plan, and meet with you for a 60-minute working session. Works best if you have a boundary survey for the property.

Time required: 1–2 weeks Your full $999 credits forward to Building or Prefab.

Step 03 · $1,999+

Build with confidence.

Choose your path. Hand DEN's plans to your local contractor with a $1,999+ Building Package, or order a complete Prefab Kit ($133K+) engineered, fabricated, and delivered to your site. Either way, you'll have construction documents, materials lists, license to build, and a Build Advisor on call.

Time required: 4–9 months Most builds finish in under a year, vs. 18–24 for full-custom.

Packages & pricing

Four packages. One credit-forward path.

Start as small as $299 and only pay more when you're ready. Every fee credits forward to whatever you buy next, so nothing is wasted at any stage.

Cheapest On-Ramp

Planning Package

Learn DEN at your own pace

$299

No call required · 100% credit forward

Best for first-time visitors

Access to DEN online platform
Feasibility tools
Budgeting worksheet
ROI calculator
Informational drawings
Full $299 credit forward

Start with Planning →

Feasibility Package

Confirm your land, layout, and budget

$999

Less your $299 credit · Credits forward 100%

Best when you're ready to commit

Remote site feasibility review
Turnkey project pricing estimate
Preliminary site plan
60-minute working session
Everything in Planning
Full $999 credit forward

Buy Feasibility →

Building Package

For builds with your local team

$1,999+

Per design · Less your $999 credit

Best for working with a contractor you trust

Full construction documents
CAD files for your engineer
License to build
Materials list & buying guide
Customizations from $499
Build Advisor support

Browse Designs →

Prefab Package

Engineered & ready to assemble

$133K+

Less prior credits at contract

Best for guided, faster builds

Framed & insulated panel kit
Integrated structural engineering
Permitting guidance
Unlimited discovery calls
Customization at 5% of project
5–15 day shell assembly on site

Explore Prefab →

How the credit ladder works: Start with $299 Planning to learn what DEN's about — no call required. When you're ready, your full $299 credits toward the $999 Feasibility Package (so you only pay $700 more), and your full $999 credits toward Building ($1,999+) or Prefab ($133K+). Move at your own pace; nothing's wasted at any stage. Active promotions may supersede credit-forward pricing — the better deal always applies.

See it in action

Customize your plan, meetings optional.

Once you've picked a design, our online platform lets you request customizations, model your budget, and review feasibility — all on your own schedule. Take a quick tour of how it works.

Interactive demo. Click through to see real customer customizations, budget tools, and feasibility reviews.

Try it with a Building Package →

Customizations

Make it yours, with no surprises.

Building Package customers can request changes inside our platform. Pricing is flat-fee by complexity, so you know what it'll cost before you commit.

Basic

$499

Foundation tweaks, plan mirroring, minor adjustments.

Small

$999

A few wall, window, or deck edits.

Medium

$1,995

Walk-out basements or minor structural changes.

Large

$2,995

Add floors, complex roofs, or resize the building.

Advanced

$3,995

Major structural or full layout redesigns.

Prefab customers get unlimited customization included at 5% of total project cost — no à la carte pricing required.

Which package is right for me?

Plan, confirm, then build.

Most customers move through the ladder: Planning to learn, Feasibility to confirm, Building or Prefab to construct. Compare what each package includes side-by-side.

Planning$299

Feasibility$999

Building$1,999+

Prefab$133K+

When to buy

Stage

First-time visitor

Ready to commit

Time to find a builder

Time to build

Calls available

— No call

60 min session

Unlimited

What you get

Online platform

✓

Budgeting + ROI tools

✓

Informational drawings

✓

—

Site feasibility review

—

✓ Remote

—

Turnkey pricing estimate

—

✓ All-in

—

Preliminary site plan

—

✓ Conceptual

—

Construction docs

—

✓ Full

CAD files

—

✓

—

Materials kit included

—

✓ Shipped

Who handles what

Engineering

—

Your engineer

✓ Integrated

Permitting

—

Initial guidance

You manage

✓ Guided

Customizations

—

$499–$3,995

5% of project

Credit forward

Credits forward to

→ Feasibility/Building

→ Building/Prefab

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● Cheapest On-Ramp

Planning Package · $299

When to buyFirst-time visitor

Call required— No call

Online platform✓

Budgeting + ROI tools✓

Informational drawings✓

Construction docs—

Credit forward→ Feasibility

№ 02 · Confirm

Feasibility Package · $999

When to buyReady to commit

Discovery call60 min session

Site feasibility review✓ Remote

Turnkey pricing estimate✓ All-in

Preliminary site plan✓ Conceptual

PermittingInitial guidance

Credit forward→ Building/Prefab

№ 03 · Plans Path

Building Package · $1,999+

When to buyTime to find builder

Construction docs✓ Full

CAD files✓

License to build✓

EngineeringYour engineer

PermittingYou manage

Customizations$499–$3,995

Materials kit—

№ 04 · Prefab Path

Prefab Package · $133K+

When to buyTime to build

Construction docs✓ Full

CAD files—

License to build✓

Engineering✓ Integrated

Permitting✓ Guided

Customizations5% of project

Materials kit✓ Shipped

BROWSE THE LIBRARY

40+ designs. One for your build.

Every plan ships as a complete construction-ready document set. Browse by type, square footage, or budget — then move into Feasibility when you've found yours.

Modern Alpine Medium

from $299.00
Outpost Plus 2026

from $299.00
Modern Treehouse

from $299.00
Modern Alpine Family

from $299.00
Modern Alpine 2025

from $299.00

Customer Story

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I've been inspired by DEN's designs since day one. So I purchased a few of them and they influenced our approach to building out Live Oak Lake. Whether you're a first-time developer or a seasoned pro, DEN's plans are a great starting point for a design-forward short-term rental or hospitality endeavor.

Isaac French

Former owner & operator of Live Oak Lake

FAQ

Common questions.

Does DEN build my home?

No — we design homes; your local contractor builds them. Most jurisdictions require a local engineer to stamp plans before construction, and a licensed local contractor to do the work. Our designs are made to be priced, permitted, and built by your team. Don't have a builder? We have a vetted network of partners we can refer you to.

What's the cheapest way to start with DEN?

The $299 Planning Package — no calls required. You get DEN's online platform with feasibility tools, a budgeting worksheet, an ROI calculator, and informational drawings for the design you're considering. It's the lowest-risk way to learn whether DEN is right for your project, on your own schedule. When you're ready to commit, your full $299 credits toward the $999 Feasibility Package — so you only pay $700 more.

What do I actually get for $999?

The $999 Feasibility Package is for serious buyers ready to confirm their build. You get a remote due-diligence review of your land (access, slopes, utilities, setbacks, terrain, red flags), a turnkey project pricing estimate covering shell, foundation, finishes, and contingency, a preliminary site plan, and a 60-minute working session with our team. If you move forward, your full $999 credits toward your Building Package or Prefab deposit. If you don't, you keep everything we've delivered.

How does the credit ladder work?

Each package's fee credits forward to the next. Start with $299 Planning — no call needed. When you're ready, the full $299 credits toward the $999 Feasibility Package (so you only pay $700 more). Your full $999 then credits toward Building ($1,999+) or Prefab ($133K+) when you're ready to build. Credits don't expire and transfer between paths if you change your mind. No double-paying, no penalty for moving slowly.

Is DEN designed with DIYers in mind?

Our plans are tailored toward those collaborating with professionals — general contractors, builders, and engineers. The unique features of our designs are best executed by experienced trades, which is why we don't recommend DEN for true owner-builders.

Does DEN stamp the plans?

Every jurisdiction has unique requirements, so final plan stamping must be completed by a local architect or engineer with expertise in your area. DEN plans are designed to make that process as easy as possible. Prefab customers get integrated DEN engineering, so your kit arrives stamped and ready for permitting.

Where is DEN available?

DEN is broadly available in the lower 48 states. We've had successful builds in nearly every state. Many Canadian customers have localized our designs to Canadian building code. We're awaiting confirmation of our first Alaska and Hawaii projects.

What do I need before I start with DEN?

Ideally, you've identified the land you want to build on (or are close to) and have a sense of your financing in place. Some customers buy a Planning Package even earlier, just to envision what's possible — but the Building Package and Prefab Package work best when you have a specific site and budget.

Can I tour a DEN home before I commit?

Yes — over 100 DEN homes have been built nationwide, and 30+ are available as short-term rentals. Booking a stay is the smartest pre-purchase research you can do. See where you can stay →

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Still have questions? Email support@denoutdoors.com