Home Renovation architect

The renovation will include completely replacing a kitchen and two bathrooms, cosmetic changes to most of the rest of the interior, updating the exterior, and possibly building an additional level on one section of the home.

Employ an architectural practice with Interior Design experience as well. Architects have very strict contracts with builders, therefore any problems that may occur during the project can be resolved by your architect. The fact that you require an additional level to your home makes the need for an architect even more desirable as all planning approvals from authorities usually go trough an architectural practice. My advice to you is: 1. To have a brief prepared (sketches, drawings, images etc) when employ your designer/architect. 2. Make sure of an existing contract between you and the architect that runs from inception of the project to completion of the project. 3. Make sure your architect can give you extended guaranties after completion. 4. Do not interfere in between architect and builder, because that is where you are going to loose money. Usually builders charge double or triple the cost when forced to make changes on site. Good Luck

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I have a 3-bedroom house, about fifty years old, and I want to completely gut and redo the interior...new bathrooms, new floors, everything, perhaps reconfigure rooms. This would be a huge project; I figure a few months to plan. How long to actually do the renovation? Should I call an architect?

If you're getting into reconfiguration, you might want an architect or an interior design professional's advice if you're unsure of what you're trying to accomplish. I suggest that whatever material you need to order that it be in before you begin. Waiting for toilets, sinks, etc. is very annoying. If every room is to be re-done; including new plaster/drywall, trim, etc. I would think 6-7 months is not unrealistic.

i have a house that i would love to keep, the location is great but the house layout is not working for me. i dont know where to begin - what kind of contractor should i look for? do i hire an architect first? here is what i want to do: 1. tear down walls and recreate spaces - including moving windows where necessary 2. move an upstairs bathroom 3. create a master bedroom suite with new bathroom space 4. move laundry room upstairs 5. finish off basement 6. create an open floor plan down stairs by removing walls where possible 7. open up the foyer from front door 8. expand on existing sunroom and construct a new one 9. concrete porch repairs 10. brick driveway i estimate the house construction will take approximately 6 months to a year to complete. i plan to move out of the house and rent an apartment for the duration of the project. i want to 'go green' as much possible. the location is 15 minutes east of philadelphia. any one with experience? been through a renovation of this kind? all knowledge and tips on how to start and what to look for would be great! thanks!

You have two avenues: manage everything by yourself or hire a general contractor. I'd suggest the latter, they have had way more experience and have a ton more contacts than you. Interview tons before deciding on one. Have them work up an estimate, ask for references on prior jobs, maybe find an architect you like and ask them for referrals. I'd go at it from every angle to find the right one. It will be very helpful you are willing to move out for the process (esp when moving/changing bathrooms and the kitchen this is a life saver). During the most major remodel I did, my favorite part was having a detail-oriented contractor who did such a nice finishing job that I could not have come up with better solutions for tricky small details. From start to finish, he did everything. Another contractor (friend) I hired wanted the get through the work and preferred the heavy work but wasn't detail oriented so now, years later, I'm still finalizing the finish work myself (painting, etc). MOST IMPORTANT: Get in writing what the estimate will cover, ie: dump runs, product/supplies, paint, finish work, cleaning, labor, prep, etc. Both parties should sign it. Don't pay for full amount till project is done. Ask for contractor's license number. Follow the rules! For resale and safety purposes, don't work-around permitting. Good luck!

We are planning a renovation--remodeling the kitchen, tearing down a wall, redoing the entry way, and adding a family room--to make a "great room" (kitchen/family/dining). we are debating between a separate architect/designer, or a design-build combo....thoughts?

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