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1,374 SF Home Addition Katrina 10-20-2006
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Posted by RicodJour on October 26, 2006, 12:41 pm
Katrina wrote:
> We're buying the blueprints from a floorplan site online. It's a
> perfect rectangle with no complicated rooflines or bumpouts, etc. It's
> a garage in the front with a 2-story greatroom behind and a master
> suite up top. I know I'll have to get an architect on board to help
> design the placement so that it butts up to the existing dwelling.
> Surely there must be a start to finish checklist/project timeline
> online for someone who wants to add on to their house. That's all I'm
> looking for with this question, not nay-sayers.

No one said you can't do it. People are telling you what you should
do. You posted on this newsgroup to get some experienced opinions.
You're getting them.

As far as a checklist/timeline, I wouldn't trust anything that wasn't
worked up for my particular project. You will be hiring an architect -
let them provide that information.

R


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Posted by on October 26, 2006, 5:26 pm
Katrina,

Having professional help on your side will make all the difference in
the world. This is likely your largest investment and you can
potentially make simple mistakes that could cost you thousands or more!
As for time, I have experienced projects of this type that can take up
to a year to complete. It really depends on the location and parties
involved.

Frank

www.frugaldesigninstitute.com


RicodJour wrote:
> Katrina wrote:
> > We're buying the blueprints from a floorplan site online. It's a
> > perfect rectangle with no complicated rooflines or bumpouts, etc. It's
> > a garage in the front with a 2-story greatroom behind and a master
> > suite up top. I know I'll have to get an architect on board to help
> > design the placement so that it butts up to the existing dwelling.
> > Surely there must be a start to finish checklist/project timeline
> > online for someone who wants to add on to their house. That's all I'm
> > looking for with this question, not nay-sayers.
>
> No one said you can't do it. People are telling you what you should
> do. You posted on this newsgroup to get some experienced opinions.
> You're getting them.
>
> As far as a checklist/timeline, I wouldn't trust anything that wasn't
> worked up for my particular project. You will be hiring an architect -
> let them provide that information.
>
> R


Posted by on October 26, 2006, 5:29 pm
Katrina,

Having professional help on your side will make all the difference in
the world. This is likely your largest investment and you can
potentially make simple mistakes that could cost you thousands or more!
As for time, I have experienced projects of this type that can take up
to a year to complete. It really depends on the location and parties
involved. Just because it is a perfect rectangle doesn't mean it is a
perfect solution.

Frank
www.frugaldesigninstitute.com


RicodJour wrote:
> Katrina wrote:
> > We're buying the blueprints from a floorplan site online. It's a
> > perfect rectangle with no complicated rooflines or bumpouts, etc. It's
> > a garage in the front with a 2-story greatroom behind and a master
> > suite up top. I know I'll have to get an architect on board to help
> > design the placement so that it butts up to the existing dwelling.
> > Surely there must be a start to finish checklist/project timeline
> > online for someone who wants to add on to their house. That's all I'm
> > looking for with this question, not nay-sayers.
>
> No one said you can't do it. People are telling you what you should
> do. You posted on this newsgroup to get some experienced opinions.
> You're getting them.
>
> As far as a checklist/timeline, I wouldn't trust anything that wasn't
> worked up for my particular project. You will be hiring an architect -
> let them provide that information.
>
> R


Posted by Al Bundy on October 26, 2006, 10:25 pm

> 1374 sf 2 story addition, your asking for step by step help and you
> say --"should be easy to build"???? What in the world would lead you
> to believe building an addition slightly smaller than most average
> track houses "would be easy to build". ...wait its comming to me...you
> have been watching home improvement shows and you are now ready right?
>

I always shake my head at the Flip this House 4 step intro. They
actually say "Step x". Something like:

Step 1: Buy beater
Step 2: Take out old stuff
Step 3: Install new appliances and fixtures
Step 4: Sell for profit

Now why in the world would people think if you can rearrange your sock
draw you can rebuild a house? I have no idea :-)

>
> Think of it this way when you see a program on heart surgery you
> wouldnt plan on operating on family member would you? So when you
> watch DIY or the Home channel dont try to build a house, its not as
> easy as they make it look.
>
> Paying professionals to do the work they do is well worth the money.
> Trust me putting on an addition of that size while still living on the
> property is going to require more than you think from your family just
> to live through the process let alone do all the work as well....
>
> Katrina wrote:
>> Hi! We're about to expand our house, a 24 x 48 rectangle, by adding
>> on a 1,374 SF 2-story floorplan we found which is also a rectangular
>> shape
>>
>> - should be easy to build (no complicated rooflines, bumpouts, etc).
>> What I'm looking for is perhaps a website that takes you through the
>> process and each step one by one, from obtaining the permit to the
>> final inspection. Does anyone know of a site like this? If not, I'm
>> sure there are books on the topic. What titles should I look for?
>



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