Projects: Where to get started?
We’re closing on a house next month that has already been renovated, but we’re considering undertaking a few projects before moving in (about 8 weeks after closing). We’re just not sure if we need an architect, designer, or contractor, etc. We’d like to redo the smallish kitchen (replace cabinets, put sink in the island, possibly…
We’re closing on a house next month that has already been renovated, but we’re considering undertaking a few projects before moving in (about 8 weeks after closing). We’re just not sure if we need an architect, designer, or contractor, etc. We’d like to redo the smallish kitchen (replace cabinets, put sink in the island, possibly replace the tile floor with wood), plus replacing a small “shed” like extension off the back wall of the building with a bigger structure or even knocking down a wall and making the room a true extension. And/or turning a window into french doors. We’d like to get some design ideas as well as cost estimates before we decide how much work we’re going to be able to do. Any advice or where to get started?
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MichaelM 02/22/2008
I had challenging kitchen remodel completed by Lino. The building is a pre-war presenting many difficulties. Lino was incredible in completing the work and providing a masterful job on the cabinets, walls, ceilings, floors, and trim mouldings.
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You really need an architect and DoB permits for a lot of the things you mentioned. It will take a lot more than two months unless you do all prep work before the closing (you will need seller’s permission to apply for permits) and start working the day after you close.
Just planning and finding people to do the work will take 8 weeks.