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softjade09
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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!
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!