All Forum Posts by: Bob Burson

I am interested in learning more about the laws and regulations governing multi-family properties.  For example: how units in a property requires on-site management?

Any suggestions on resources?  What government agency usually governs multi-family?  

You best is bet is usually to match existing.  However what that is doesn't look right.  It looks more like a commercial exhaust fan than a vent.  A good handyman is a good place to start.  You will want to make sure you are installing something new that provides the right solution not just putting back something that matches but doesn't do the right thing in the first place.

You may also want to consider rain gutters because doesn't look like the roof has much of a drip edge. 

Definitely seems a bit high.  You should be able to pay $8,000 - $10,000 for house that is 1200-1500 SF.  You could have a few things driving the cost:

-Location - if the house is more remote the contractor will have higher costs to get out there (gas, lodging, limited resources) or if you are using a local guy he might be higher because he knows there are fewer competitors 

-El Nino - the roofers we use are all busy because people are rushing to get work done before the rains hit.  Contractors have the ability to bid higher because there is a lot of work and if they don't get something they are less worried

The pictures are great but the roof shingles don't look too terrible.  Are there signs of water intrusion on the inside of the structure?