Making a construction plan
The best way to prepare for a remodel project.
1. Contact the building department. To avoid any unpleasant and expensive surprises, discuss your project with a building official. Find out about the building codes in your area. Then you’ll need to obtain the application permits. Explain how much work you plan to do yourself. In some states plumbing, electrical and HVAC work must be done by licensed professionals.
2. Create your drawings. Make your floor plans and elevation drawings. This step also involves most of the design work for your project, you may want to get help from a professional for this phase.
3. 3. Get the permits. Have your final plans reviewed by the building inspector, and make any necessary adjustments required to obtain all of the permits for your project. This is also the time to schedule inspections. Find out what must be inspected and when to call for inspections.
4. 4. Hire your contractors. If your getting help with your project, it’s best to find and hire the contractors early in the process, as their schedules will affect your schedule and timing.
5. 5. Complete the framing and major mechanical changes. Begin the construction work with any major structural or mechanical changes. Move mechanical elements and reroute major service lines. Complete any rough ins that must happen before the framing goes up.
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