D Barkley
Interior architect/designer vs interior designer in DMV
Also wanted thoughts if i was just to layout the interior walls with a designer and use my GC to implement the layout, would that be more feasible financially? The architecture firm for the project Im working with are...
Martin Bastida
Possible Foundation issues?
I’m looking to purchase a 3-unit building in Chicago. It needs a total gut rehab, which is fine. My concern is the floor. The 1st and 2nd floor have pretty bad sloping floors. The 3rd floor does as well but not as bad...
Account Closed
What all is entailed in a 'Price per SqFt' Builder Quote?
I reached out to a builder recently who said he could build a house for $125 per sq ft. However, as we were discussing the project in more detail, he mentioned that the price did not include engineering and pouring of...
Filipe Pereira
Is there a need for Architects in REI?
Hi All, I just started working at an architecture firm in Hartford, Connecticut. We do a lot of old mill to apartment complex conversions as well as historic preservations. For those of you who find yourselves into mo...
Julia Tran
Do I Need An Architect or Structural Engineer
HI, I want to remodel my three bathrooms and kitchen. The contractor told me to get the plan before he can start work. Do I get quotes from Architect or Structural Engineer? When I asked for quotes of structural engin...
Clint Harris
Improving more than 50% replacement value of a property in NC
My wife and I are interested in completely remodeling one of our beach duplexes that we use for short term rentals. Specifically, we want to go up another floor, new covered porches, new hardy plank, basically a full...
Deborah Cavallaro
Construction, permitting, plans and engineering costs in L.A.
Hi BP Community,I'm considering doing a high end redesign and addition to an 1800 sf SFH. I'd like to redesign the existing first floor of the house and add a 1400 sf second floor for a total living area of 3200 s...
Andrea W.
BP just saved us $800!
Hello,I'm a relative newbie (and haven't officially introduced myself - sorry), and just wanted to check in to say "thanks!" It's not a huge success, but it's something.I've listened to three or four podcasts, and in ...
Kathy Henley
Crooked Window: Is this a nightmare or an opportunity?
We have a property under contract and discovered 'settling' of one corner. Foundation repairs were completed in 2013 and I have booked a structural engineer to assess. I asked for a report to determine if the repair ...
Brian Stone
Web Site Creators?
Hello! I need to create a website for my potential buyers and sellers to access. Do you guys have any suggestions on some creators? wix looks pretty good, but I don't see any templates where a visitor can put their...