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20 October 2023 | 6 replies
Worked with architects, surveyors, builders, agents, and attorneys.
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23 December 2020 | 28 replies
Also, first thing you need to immediately do is file for a use permit for a two family dwelling, I’d suggest hiring an architect to do it as it’ll only cost a couple hundred bucks and you don’t need plans.The code also just changed requiring all rehabs in which you are not and owner occupant to have drawings in order to obtain permits, so you will need to have an architect involved
17 February 2020 | 15 replies
He is one of the pioneering architects of Architect as Developer (A+D) and is one of the most successful at it.
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9 October 2023 | 16 replies
Make sure you understand the current zoning in the property and whether the town/city would approve a quad, unless your architect already completed that step.
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29 March 2023 | 2 replies
In my "9-5", I work on a lot of as-built surveys for architects/home owners adding ADU's.
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21 October 2023 | 14 replies
Also you might have to renovate both apartments electric to make bills split as well as water and gas.Also don't forget the towns permit fees, architect costs + the acutal cost of the property etc.
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7 September 2022 | 9 replies
You will likely still have plenty of red tape to deal with between the architect and the City permitting process, etc.
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23 October 2023 | 4 replies
Agreed with @Cathy B.You can also reach out to an experienced architect or engineering firm.
13 March 2023 | 1 reply
This doesn't include soft costs (architect, permits, etc.) or site work (septic, roads, grading, etc.) if applicable.
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16 October 2023 | 10 replies
Hey Josie, I am an Architect, and have done a fair amount of work in the City of Atlanta.