Note: Since completion of the house I have also decided to allow guest bloggers to post articles related to remodeling. This continues the education process.
TIMELINE
Architect Selection - December 2002 through January 2003
Getting a Permit - January 2003 through November 2004
Construction - November 2004 through September 2006
Post Construction - October 2006 through ???
Structural Plan Check Cleared/Partial Foundation Permit Issued
Wed, Sep 29 2004 06:07 PM
| Art Jury, Building Inspector, Getting a Permit, Remodel
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The structural plan check was cleared today with the City building inspector.
The City also issued us a partial foundation permit. It was partial because the Art Jury wanted to see some aesthetic details before allowing any work on the patio or front porch foundations. Total overkill in my opinion!
The City also issued us a partial foundation permit. It was partial because the Art Jury wanted to see some aesthetic details before allowing any work on the patio or front porch foundations. Total overkill in my opinion!
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Start Demolition
Mon, Sep 27 2004 07:13 AM
| Construction, Demolition, Fireplace, Remodel
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With our temporary demo permit in place, we can start demolition. Now we aren't planning on tearing the entire house down but rather save as much as we can and do a minimal amount of changes. A full set of pictures with captions can be seen in the Photo Gallery.
Fireplace Demolition
Partial Demolition Permit Received
Fri, Sep 24 2004 06:06 PM
| Art Jury, Demolition, Getting a Permit, Remodel
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Well we got a permit to allow for a partial demolition. The Art Jury is holding this up saying that they want to see some details on the plans.
School District Construction Fee
Tue, Sep 21 2004 06:05 PM
| Fees, Getting a Permit, Remodel
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I hope this is the last one.
Hired General Contractor
Wed, Aug 25 2004 05:51 PM
| Getting a Permit, Remodel, Rich Wright
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Today we hired our general contractor, Rich Wright Construction. Rich was highly recommended by everyone I talked to and is a master woodworker. He also surfs!
Go Out For Contractor Bids
Sat, Jul 17 2004 05:40 PM
| Getting a Permit, Remodel
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Today we sent out packages to four different contractors to start the bid process. I used Service Magic to get matched up to contractors that could do this sort of work.
We need to get this going as the contractor will be pulling the permits.
We need to get this going as the contractor will be pulling the permits.
City Plan Check Fees
Wed, Jul 14 2004 05:38 PM
| Fees, Getting a Permit, Remodel
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The City asked for more money today to look at the plans.
Drawings Sent to Structural Engineer
Mon, Apr 19 2004 03:58 PM
| engineer, Getting a Permit, Remodel
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The design Development drawings were sent to the structural engineer at Palos Verdes Engineering.
Art Jury Wants More Money
Mon, Mar 1 2004 03:52 PM
| Fees, Getting a Permit, Remodel
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The Art Jury is requesting another payment to look at the plans.
Soils Engineer Survey Performed
Tue, Feb 3 2004 03:50 PM
| engineer, Getting a Permit, Remodel
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Tony Lee, a soils engineer, came out today to take core samples of the soil around 4 parts of the house.
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Be sure to browse the 2,000 picture Photo Gallery for more step-by-step construction details.
