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I own a 3 unit building with a retail store on the first floor (pretty undesirable area for retail). It currently has a roll up gate and glass storefront windows. I’d like to remove all this and have a brick wall built to turn the area into a private art studio. My questions are

1. Is this a job for a architect or expediter. I already have a mason who’s done this type of work. Just need the permits to keep it all legal

2.What would it cost? Ive already got a estimate for the construction which I plan to manage myself. Just need a ballpark figure as to the cost of permits.