Architectural Design & Permitting: Make the Right Choices for Your Project | HTH006

02/26/19 • 43 min

This week, 'Ultimate Drafting Pro' Ricky Maciel joins Aaron and Tracy to talk all things design and permitting. We discuss how to pick the best professional for the job, why permits are often necessary and how to find out if you’ll need one for your home project!

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TIPS FROM RICKY:

Visit your city’s website or call Building and Safety to find out if the project you want to do requires permitting. You can also pull records there.

Anything is doable structurally it just depends on your budget.

Once you submit plans to the city you can make changes, but they have to be approved. Tracy suggests having a clear vision and asking lots of questions before submitting plans to the city.

Talk with contractor about costs before submitting plans.

Open up walls or check in crawl space/attic to find out if your walls are load-bearing.

Your contractor will arrange the inspection and make sure it matches the plans. If you have something unrelated that’s unpermitted they may catch it in their walk through.

Cost range depends on the scope of the work. From 2k-18k

Homeowners need to be on the same page before starting the process.

Permits are created to protect you. Pulling permits is important for your family’s safety.

Not pulling a permit can affect your ability to sell your home.

As a buyer you can also pull records to find out if a potential home is up to code (usually real estate agents disclose this).

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ARCHITECT AND DESIGNER

Architects are state licensed.

Designers are usually more cost effective.

FACTORS TO CONSIDER: - Historical locations have restrictions.

How is the house is being supported- structure and foundation.

Will you fit within the parameters of the planning department.

SOFTWARE TO HELP YOU PLAN YOUR SPACE: