Remodeling

You will need to have the following:

a. Tape measure. 25′ would be the best choice.

b. A pad of grid paper. 8 1/2″ x 11″ minimum.

c. A pencil.

d. A Digital Camera.

1. We’ll need to know how the home is layed out. Go to each room of the house and measure the depth and width. Draw the rooms on the grid paper using the grid squares as a guide. If you are using small paper (8 1/2″ x 11″), each grid will equal one foot (12″). Show the door openings and windows on the grid paper relative to their position in the room. If you draw in a door, place the width inside the opening. If it’s a window, place the width then height (w x h) near the window. Where ever possible, photograph special items in the house that are hard to sketch.

2. Go to the exterior of the home and photograph the following views.

a. Front

b. Front Right Corner

c. Right Side

d. Right Rear Corner

e. Rear

f. Rear Right Corner

g. Left Side

h. Left Right Corner

i. Take a picture of any special exterior item that is hard to sketch.

3. If your home is built on a foundation or basement it would be good to know what type of floor system you have. Take pictures of underneath the floor of your floor joists or trusses. Then measure the depth and spacing for me. If your house is on a slab, you can skip this step.

4. Many municipalities require a site plan even with a remodeling. If this be the case you will need to send me a copy of a surveyors plat or tax map showing the general location of your home on the property. It would be nice to know driveway and sidewalk sizes and locations. Also the locations of any trees you are wanting to save or remove as a result of the remodeling.

5. On a separate sheet of grid paper, sketch out what additions you are wanting to make to the home.

6. Send these to me via mail or email and we can begin the process.

If you’re local to me, within a 50 mile radius, I’ll be more than happy to come to you and do the sketch’s.