|
View previous topic :: View next topic
|
| Author |
Message |
Jaz
Joined: 25 Apr 2004
Posts: 1
|
 Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2004 8:19 pm Post subject: Gutting an existing house and redesigning it |
    |
|
| We've bought a 40 year old house on a beautiful river lot and we want to basically redesign the whole inside and build outward to have a grand foyer and nanny's room over the garage. We plan to sink about $350,000 into this project but have no idea where to start. Do we hire an architect first or designer or both? Also how do you find a reputable either? Do you interview people or have them come look at the place? What is the range of costs for either? |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
RickPalmerandAssociates
Joined: 04 Jun 2004
Posts: 3
Location: Banner Elk, North Carolina
|
| Posted: Mon Jun 14, 2004 7:44 am Post subject: |
|
|
Jaz,
You should definitely retain a design professional for the implementation of your plan. A Certified Building Designer, or Architect can assist you in the process. You should plan for a minimum design/planning fee of 4-5% or work with the design professional on an agreed upon hourly fee. You should have a contract stipulating all terms, conditions, payment schedules, production schedules of drawings as well. This may be a contract composed by the Designer/Architect or a standard form. As a Professional member of The American Institute of Building Design, I would recommend that you go to their website:www.aibd.org and look for Certified Professional Building Designers (CPBD) in your area and contact them to discuss the project. I hope this helps.
Rick Palmer and Associates
P.O. Box 694
Banner Elk, North Carolina 28604
Phone/Fax: 1-828-898-4765 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
blogger
del.icio.us
digg
slashdot
