I get a lot of people contacting me wanting to do a room addition or some other type of large project.The first thing I ask them is "Do you have plans yet?".

A lot of people think that a contractor is the first person to contact when they
want to do something like this. In reality you should contact an architect.
An architect will help you design your addition and drawn up the plans.
Then you will need to get in contact with a licenced general contractor. The contractor you chose will then take the plans to have them approved and pull all needed permits.

Now, some smaller jobs like patio covers, window replacements, decks, or smaller kitchen and bath remodels do not normally need plans (but in most cases a permit will need to be pulled).

TAGS: advice architect general contractor decks kitchens remodels patio covers room additions

Labels: advice, general-contractor, room-additions, windows