Are custom designed homes a better quality home than homes built from pre-designed house plans?
No! Custom designed homes and homes built from pre-designed house plans each have specific advantages, but either can be built to a high quality. The advantage of a custom home is that you can have it designed to your exact needs and budget. It is also specifically designed for your site. This is even more important when your site has unusual characteristics. The advantage of pre-designed house plans is that they can be acquired for a fraction of the design cost and design time of a custom home.