Los Angeles · Member since 2019 · 28 posts · 13 votes
Hello BP Community, we're having to bring an unpermitted unit in an older building up to code for a dwelling space and need plans drawn up to submit to the city. Does anyone have good referrals for someone who can do that affordable and reliably? Also looking into hiring an expediter to help us through the process.
Would love to hear anyone's journey who has been through this experience as well.
We use Melvin from Panda Homes (can't post contact info as BP doesn't allow it) he does design and construction so he can also help expedite your plans. He's licensed so he's not the cheapest and not the most expensive but we've found him to be dependable and do quality work so we always recommend his team.
Any contractor you get I'd recommend giving them the notice from the City so they can chase down the issues and/or see what all is needed from the City. Not all contractors have expeditors so you'd have to look into hiring a separate expeditor, designer, and the contractor or you can find a different design and construction which typically have one-stop shops. With any contractor make sure you set your expectations with letting them know what scope you want done. I also recommend to talk to the contractor in person because there's for us it's a gut feeling if we feel we can trust some