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Home Building ProfessionalsSelecting the right home building or remodelingprofessional is likely to be the most importantstep to plan, draw, and build your new home orcomplete a home remodel. Today, there aremore options than ever when it comes to designprofessionals, creating a time-consuming andoften daunting task. Whether you decide to hireone person to design your home and another tobuild it, or if you find one firm to do it all, youwill need home building professionals whounderstand the nature of your project and canbest serve your individual needs.Questions to Ask Remodeling, Home BuildingProfessionals:How well does the professional understand yourbudget, timing, and availability?Does their portfolio of past projects complementyour personal taste?Can the professional provide recent customerreferences?How much involvement do you want in thebuilding/remodeling process?Do you feel comfortable with the design professional?HOME BUILDING PROFESSIONALSArchitects represent one of the most highlyeducated and trained categories of home buildingprofessionals. Architects can help you detailexactly what you want, draw up plans and listmaterial specifications. They may also provideoversight for your project while it is in progress.In addition, an architect can be an excellentresource for other professionals, as they oftenhave already established a pool of designers andgeneral contractors they have worked with inthe past.Draftspersons primarily prepare technicaldrawings of designs created by others, althoughsome can assist with design. If the architect isthe lawyer for your new home, the draftspersonis the highly-skilled paralegal. These days, mostdrafters work in Computer Aided Drafting andDesign (CADD) programs. If you have a goodidea of the floor plan you want, you may justneed to hire a draftsperson to draw the blueprintsand have them checked by an engineerbefore speaking with general contractors aboutcompleting the project.Structural Engineers need to be consulted ifyour project requires any structural changes tothe existing building. A structural engineer willprovide the required stamped drawings thatmust be submitted, along with the architecturaldrawings, to the building department forapproval. Not all home building professionalsare huge companies. Don’t underestimate thevalue of these niche contractors.22 Real Home Advice
REMODELING PROFESSIONALSResidential Designers or Interior Designersspecialize in designing residential interiors.Trained to use space most efficiently, residentialdesigners tend to focus on floor plan design,detailed lifestyle evaluation and design functionality.It is not uncommon to consult with a residential/interiorspecialist to critique a floor planor a kitchen or bathroom designer to devotespecial attention to specific areas of the home.Although residential designers have a differenteducational and training background, their rolesfrequently overlap with interior designers.Kitchen and Bathroom Designers are morespecialized remodeling professionals, althoughstill very similar to residential or interior designers.They may lack construction experience ormiss design opportunities associated with additionsor movement of walls, for example. Yet,bathroom designers and kitchen designers areoften best for high-end interiors where expensivematerials, cabinets, and appliances will be used.Design/Build Contractors offer both architecturaland construction services, and can carry a jobfrom inception to move-in. Because one firm isaccountable for the entire project, this approachcan often result in a less expensive design that ispractical to build and causes less confusionbetween design and construction specialists whomay not see eye-to-eye. Many design/buildcontractors offer, or even focus on, landscapingservices.Final TipWhen looking for service professionals to helpyou build your new home, keep in mind that it’snot as important to focus on the titles of architect,designer, builder, contractor or some hybridof these. Rather, look for the individuals or companieswhose experience, designs and ideas bestmatches the type of home you want. After all, tothem, it’s a job, but to you, it’s a home.Home Decorators are specialists who offer adviceon furniture, wall coverings, colors, styles, andoverall physical appearance of your project.Home decorators can save you both time andmoney by helping you to narrow down yourchoices and utilizing professional discounts formaterials such as furniture, home accessories,wallpaper or paint. When you meet an interiordecorator, expect to talk about your personalstyle and preferences. From that, the decoratorwill develop some ideas that would work for youand help you translate your artistic sensibilityinto reality.General Contractors coordinate and constructprojects that typically involve three or moresubcontractor trades, such as carpentry, plumbing,painting, roofing, or electrical work. In moststates, general contractors need a license tooperate their business. Most general contractorsfocus on major home remodeling projects andhome additions, although you may find somegeneral contractors who will undertake a newhome construction project or small remodelingprojects.Real Home Advice23
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