Architect

[VitaBene]

Originally Posted by TheProfessor

I did my own addition. Designed and constructed.

With 2 bedrooms. Bath. Kitchen. And small TV room.
I am not a builder. Nor any architect training. Just a floor plan on paper.

If a novice such as myself can do it.
Any good builder/carpenter can do it without paying for some architect.

It is not rocket science for a simple addition.

The towns are looking for plans now- a napkin drawing does not pass muster in Moultonborough any longer.

[ishoot308]

I should have been more specific in my post above….Before I had my garage built I went online and found a company that literally has hundreds of different garage designs, attached and detached. They offer a full set of detailed plans, copies of the CAD files and a complete material list. I believe the cost of these plans was around $500.00 but I don’t remember the exact price.

I then took these detailed drawings and CAD files and had the architect working for Bellawoods Builders make the revisions I wanted such as larger OH doors, moved a stairway, removed support post and used trusses instead and made some minor modifications to the exterior. The final drawings were all done and stamped by a Professional Enginner.

By doing it this way I basically ended up with a custom size and designed garage that I wanted for very cheap architectural and engineering costs. I’m going to guess around a couple thousand dollars…

Dan

[TheProfessor]

Originally Posted by VitaBene

The towns are looking for plans now- a napkin drawing does not pass muster in Moultonborough any longer.

Yes. But some simple drawings/renderings is all that is required.

And to back up this. I just obtained a building permit with such. No fancy architect renderings.

Again. If I can do it not being an architect. Then any competent builder/carpenter can.

And no. I did not use any napkins.

[VitaBene]

Originally Posted by TheProfessor

Yes. But some simple drawings/renderings is all that is required.

And to back up this. I just obtained a building permit with such. No fancy architect renderings.

Again. If I can do it not being an architect. Then any competent builder/carpenter can.

And no. I did not use any napkins.

We all have different skill sets. I can take engines apart and put them back together, my father doesn't know which end of a screwdriver to hold.

A carpenter or builder is going to charge to design an addition. Pay an architect or designer for buildable plans that can be bid out. My plans cost .52% of the building cost.

[SAB1]

Originally Posted by VitaBene

We all have different skill sets. I can take engines apart and put them back together, my father doesn't know which end of a screwdriver to hold.

A carpenter or builder is going to charge to design an addition. Pay an architect or designer for buildable plans that can be bid out. My plans cost .52% of the building cost.

Guess it depends on builder. Built my garage in 2011 and house in 2016. No additional charge.