Real Estate Investor · Gwynn Oak, MD · Member since 2014 · 11 posts · 0 votes
Also wanted thoughts if i was just to layout the interior walls with a designer and use my GC to implement the layout, would that be more feasible financially? The architecture firm for the project Im working with are backed logged 3 mos out (can't do that moving on) Anyone have a good architect/designer contact locally that can handle a renovation row/town home 1708sf complete gutted, with reasonable rates.
Investor · Sarasota, FL · Member since 2008 · 17k+ posts · 17k+ votes
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What do you need the drawings for? Permits? Your GC? Both?
If you just need non-structural drawings for your GC, you can do that yourself using a free CAD program or even in PowerPoint.
If you need structural drawings for permits, then you likely need an engineer's stamp, which means you'll have to work with an architect or engineer at some point in the process.
Real Estate Investor · Gwynn Oak, MD · Member since 2014 · 11 posts · 0 votes
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Thx J
Just opening up the floor plan (removing interior walls) and moving the steps non- structural. Its only but so much creativity in a 2 story box 14X90 footprint. Front,rear, flooring joyst system stays same. What free CAD program do you recommend? thanks in advance
Architect · Bethesda, MD · Member since 2014 · 10 posts · 7 votes
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@ D Barkley I would recommend using Sketchup it's free and is really easy to use. Most architectural firms use the pro version of this program which is cheap only $500 per seat. Sketchup is typically used for presentation renderings but can also be used for a simple set of Dwgs.
Contractor · Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2015 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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Are you in need of drafting or designing services? Any engineering/architectural stamps? It doesn't sound like a big project, I am actually trying out something like that on my team also.
@ D Barkley I would recommend using Sketchup it's free and is really easy to use. Most architectural firms use the pro version of this program which is cheap only $500 per seat. Sketchup is typically used for presentation renderings but can also be used for a simple set of Dwgs.
Okay thank you for the insight just found some "Punch Home Design software" kinda a learning curve, but was just awesome for what I needed. Saved me about 2k in design cost. Now just have to get it to a Engineer & Balto City with 4 sets on 11x17 format to scale. My 8 and 9th grade drafting classes sure came in handy with this, and getting straight A's helps.
Are you in need of drafting or designing services? Any engineering/architectural stamps? It doesn't sound like a big project, I am actually trying out something like that on my team also.
Yes already drafted it. And yes will get it reviewed & stamped/seals by Engineer, do you have one you use? Although its a average projected cost rehabbed budget of 114K plus fixed cost. Although the funniest thing happen today when calling Balto City and inquiring about 10k in closing assistance for my retail buyer. The program manager asked me how much did I pay for the property when determining if the project qualifies, i paused but didn't want to upset him because its public knowledge. So I told him the price and he said WOOOW thats way below market price for that area, and your project qualifies for it in 35days. As I always say there are deals to be done.
What do you need the drawings for? Permits? Your GC? Both?
If you just need non-structural drawings for your GC, you can do that yourself using a free CAD program or even in PowerPoint.
If you need structural drawings for permits, then you likely need an engineer's stamp, which means you'll have to work with an architect or engineer at some point in the process.
Thx J
Needed the drawing for GC and Permits but have layouts now. Now just have to run these by the Engineer for approval/ and seal. Who are you using on your projects, since your wife designs the layout and you send them for approval with Engineer/Arch also?
Contractor · Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2015 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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@D Barkley D, I do, but I am in california. lol. thats good that they gave yo the 10k. I have re-opened my drafting services that is why i asked, i modelled it to be of per job basis so i wont maintain the hourly on both engineers and architects. Good luck to you on that, one step at a time bud.
@D Barkley D, I do, but I am in california. lol. thats good that they gave yo the 10k. I have re-opened my drafting services that is why i asked, i modelled it to be of per job basis so i wont maintain the hourly on both engineers and architects. Good luck to you on that, one step at a time bud.
okay thank you. I hear you but just like J Scott said good contractors are hard to find when building a team. So one step at a time indeed.
@D Barkley D, I do, but I am in california. lol. thats good that they gave yo the 10k. I have re-opened my drafting services that is why i asked, i modelled it to be of per job basis so i wont maintain the hourly on both engineers and architects. Good luck to you on that, one step at a time bud.
okay thank you. I hear you but just like J Scott said good contractors are hard to find when building a team. So one step at a time indeed.
On my case, good clients are hard to find also, so its not really a one way thing. lol.