We are expecting a new baby and need to add on. We were planning on going above a garage and the family room that backs up to the garage. The total size is 24' W x 28' L. I've gathered some quotes and they have all been too high, and I think the work can be done cheaper if I did some of it myself and contracted it out myself. I have a framer coming over to give me a quote, instead of having someone take it for start to finish. My thought process is I have a few friends / family in the trades, an electrician, plumber, another does siding. I think if I pay them they will at least give a price I believe is honest.
More about the project. We currently have a 3 BR, 2 BA house. I would like to recreate the same existing floor plan, or use all of the space but have no bathrooms. Something with 2 BR and a large play room / sitting room. I know bathrooms add a lot to the budget, but they also add a lot to resale.
So my question is can the average Joe that has friends / family in the business capable of being a contractor? And what is the outline for something like this? Is what I have below close?
Roof Tear Off
Framing Exterior Walls / Interior Walls / Windows
Re Roof / Re Side
Electric
HVAC
Hang Drywall / Finish Drywall
Paint Molding / Door Frames / Doors
Carpet
Thanks guys, please ask questions as I'm sure I've left out some information.
Josh
More about the project. We currently have a 3 BR, 2 BA house. I would like to recreate the same existing floor plan, or use all of the space but have no bathrooms. Something with 2 BR and a large play room / sitting room. I know bathrooms add a lot to the budget, but they also add a lot to resale.
So my question is can the average Joe that has friends / family in the business capable of being a contractor? And what is the outline for something like this? Is what I have below close?
Roof Tear Off
Framing Exterior Walls / Interior Walls / Windows
Re Roof / Re Side
Electric
HVAC
Hang Drywall / Finish Drywall
Paint Molding / Door Frames / Doors
Carpet
Thanks guys, please ask questions as I'm sure I've left out some information.
Josh