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February 24, 2015 at 9:02 PM #21420February 24, 2015 at 11:34 PM #783320FlyerInHiGuest
Start with a trip to city planning.
You will quickly find out what you’re zoned for — setbacks, max square footage, etc….You may not be able to build detached with kitchen.
You could build attached up to max square footage allowed. Then after you pass inspection, go back and do improvements without permits, but, of course up to code. That could be a problem if a future buyer cares. But in a strong market you could say “take it or leave it.”
Or if a neighbor reports you to the “gestapo”. Just keep your lips zipped and don’t talk to the neighbors.
February 25, 2015 at 11:58 AM #783322mike92104ParticipantThanks. I’ll schedule an appointment.
February 25, 2015 at 11:37 PM #783324CA renterParticipantWe know a really good contractor who built a large addition to our house. He’s in North County, but might work there or know somebody who does. Let me know if you’d like his info.
February 26, 2015 at 8:19 PM #783341mike92104Participant[quote=CA renter]We know a really good contractor who built a large addition to our house. He’s in North County, but might work there or know somebody who does. Let me know if you’d like his info.[/quote]
I’d love that. Thanks.
February 27, 2015 at 3:43 AM #783343CA renterParticipant[quote=mike92104][quote=CA renter]We know a really good contractor who built a large addition to our house. He’s in North County, but might work there or know somebody who does. Let me know if you’d like his info.[/quote]
I’d love that. Thanks.[/quote]
His name is Brooks Worthing. Another Pigg (who didn’t end up using him because they sold and bought another house that suited them better, but was very impressed with his professionalism) recommended him to us and he was the most professional, put-together contractor I’ve ever known. We just had one of his electricians to our house today, years after the remodel (we love him, too). He’s been in the business for many years — decades, actually — and has built longstanding relationships with some truly exceptional contractors.
He’s not “cheap,” but you should never want a cheap contractor, especially for a job this big, IMHO. But he is very fair and completes the job on time (or better) and within budget. We cannot recommend him highly enough.
They do both design and build. You can do one or both through them. If he’s not willing to work outside of North County, definitely ask him for a referral to someone who works closer to San Diego.
http://www.baworthinginc.com/design.html
Best of luck!
February 28, 2015 at 9:50 PM #783376mike92104Participant[quote=CA renter][quote=mike92104][quote=CA renter]We know a really good contractor who built a large addition to our house. He’s in North County, but might work there or know somebody who does. Let me know if you’d like his info.[/quote]
I’d love that. Thanks.[/quote]
His name is Brooks Worthing. Another Pigg (who didn’t end up using him because they sold and bought another house that suited them better, but was very impressed with his professionalism) recommended him to us and he was the most professional, put-together contractor I’ve ever known. We just had one of his electricians to our house today, years after the remodel (we love him, too). He’s been in the business for many years — decades, actually — and has built longstanding relationships with some truly exceptional contractors.
He’s not “cheap,” but you should never want a cheap contractor, especially for a job this big, IMHO. But he is very fair and completes the job on time (or better) and within budget. We cannot recommend him highly enough.
They do both design and build. You can do one or both through them. If he’s not willing to work outside of North County, definitely ask him for a referral to someone who works closer to San Diego.
http://www.baworthinginc.com/design.html
Best of luck![/quote]
Thanks a bunch.
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