Process of Rehabbing a house that has been on a fire

[Elizabeth Cordero]

So I guess I was to brave to take on a new project thinking I’d figure it out along the way. I’ve purchased this house in a great location ARV 325, PP 160 . My issue is getting the process going, I know we must take half of the house down but the engineer I contacted gave me this whole lecture as to why he can’t help me, me being very resourceful want to only find people with a vision ( those who find a way). He told me the drawings come first then he comes in. The architect on the other hand, says the opposite. Which one is it??? I’m in the state of Utah in Salt Lake City. Anyone has good advice for me?

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Originally posted by @Elizabeth Cordero:

So I guess I was to brave to take on a new project thinking I’d figure it out along the way. I’ve purchased this house in a great location ARV 325, PP 160 . My issue is getting the process going, I know we must take half of the house down but the engineer I contacted gave me this whole lecture as to why he can’t help me, me being very resourceful want to only find people with a vision ( those who find a way). He told me the drawings come first then he comes in. The architect on the other hand, says the opposite. Which one is it??? I’m in the state of Utah in Salt Lake City. Anyone has good advice for me?

Why do you need both an engineer and an architect? Are you building the Taj Mahal? Find a contractor who knows his stuff. A contractor can do both jobs.

Step 1. You have to remove everything that smells like smoke. Then Step 2. Do Step 1 more thoroughly.

I would put Posts every 10 ft on the supporting beam (Home Depot or Lowes can help here) then remove all burned material. Order a big dumpster. Put in supports and rebuild framing. Install water lines and electrical. Have inspection. Then install insulation. Inspect again. Then sheet rock. Inspect again. Then paint, fixtures, etcs. Or, Get a good contractor.