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Updated over 5 years ago, 04/27/2019

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Neil G.
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Sourcing Architect/Contractor Bids for Small 300sf Com Bldg?

Neil G.
  • Investor
  • Socal
Posted

Weeks ago closed on tiny 300sf bldg on 1900sf lot in Pioneer Blvd area of Artesia.

Went to city and county to pull bldg info and all they had was permits for electric, plumb, bathroom, signs, fence, etc but no actual blueprint or plans showing the building's interior dimensions and floorplan.

Signed up at arcbazar to collect bids but instead they charged my paypal account over $500 for the project budget, in advance then put it on hold hours later, blocking any bids. When tried to reach them, calls go to a generic robot voice cell phone mailbox that is full, so will escalate that sham for paypal to intervene.

 Would use homeadvisor or similar instead after that ripoff from AB, but alas home advisors says its only for home projects.

What about for pooling bids for Commercial from an actual reputable version of homeadvisor or similar? We've called architects and contractors for quotes on a floorplan but so far all quoted the same figures whether the building were 3000 or 300 sf, which find excessive.


Thanks in advances for any references to commercial bidding sites! =D

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