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A couple of weeks ago I wrote about when you need a surveyor. This time I’ll talk about when an engineer is needed.
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photo by Rob Lee Property lines are invisible. Legal records describe their length, direction, and location, but there is no bright line on the ground in your yard. And there are times when you need to know exactly where they are—on the ground. This is the time to get your property lines surveyed.
photo by refractedmoments A remodel or addition to your home is one of the biggest purchases you will ever make. But unlike buying a car, or a house for that matter, you don’t even have an advertised price to start your budgeting from. What in the world does a bedroom suite addition cost anyway? photo by Kat Clay California has long been a leader in pushing forward environmental legislature. Car emissions standards were pioneered here. And in 1978 the Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Non-residential Buildings were established. They get updated every three years and the (so called) 2008 California Energy Code went into effect January 1, [...]
photo by ellie A home remodel, whether an addition or within the walls, is a major expense. So it’s important to develop a realistic budget. Often a homeowner will be focused only on how much the construction cost will be, not thinking to ask what other costs are involved. |
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