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            March 23, 2018
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              Tips for getting cost-effective plans for a major remodel and addition
            
            
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            May 30, 2019
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              How much would it cost to add a second story addition onto a 1900 square feet home?
            
            
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            May 23, 2019
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              Modular...has anyone used modular construction when adding an addition to an existing traditionally framed house?
            
            
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            March 12, 2019
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              What would be your estimate to add 300 square feet to my home. It would be a bedroom with own bathroom.
            
            
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            March 12, 2019
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              Tips on a smooth major remodel in San Francisco
            
            
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            March 9, 2019
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              What is the best way to move a building?
            
            
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            December 5, 2018
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              How can we add an attic over our garage?
            
            
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            December 5, 2018
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              Is there a general formula to compute the actual cost by using the permit value of a project?
            
            
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            December 5, 2018
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              How can I estimate how much value an addition will add to my home?
            
            
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            December 5, 2018
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              How do I determine the level of skill and years in business, when choosing a contractor for my project?
            
            
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            December 5, 2018
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              What's the recommended minimum ceiling height for residential construction?
            
            
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            December 5, 2018
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              If an architect is needed, am I better off hiring a design build firm?
            
            
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            November 21, 2018
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              Where can we check zoning laws to know if our addition plans are legal?
            
            
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            October 29, 2018
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              Rough estimate for two bedroom second unit
            
            
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            July 19, 2018
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              How much will it cost to add about 600 square feet to a home?
            
            
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            June 29, 2018
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              What's the best way to add a second floor to a house without disturbing the first floor?
            
            
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            June 6, 2018
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              Shipping container buildings?
            
            
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            June 6, 2018
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              Is there a significant cost difference for different types of additions?
            
            
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            June 6, 2018
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              What types of additions will add the most value to your home?
            
            
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            May 31, 2018
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              What questions should you be asking a contractor before you hire them?
            
            
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            May 8, 2018
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              What are the most complicated aspects of an addition? Connecting the electrical? HVAC? Matching the exterior?
            
            
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            May 8, 2018
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              I'm adding 12' to an existing bedroom and bathroom. total 12x24. The addition will require taking down the existing outer block wall. I need an estimate for the foundation, frame, windows and plumbing. We will do the rest. Can I get this done for $10,000
            
            
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            March 16, 2018
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              How much does it cost to add 499 sq ft with bathroom?
            
            
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            March 9, 2018
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              What is the sq. ft. price for remodeling or additions?
            
            
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            January 23, 2018
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              What kind of contractor is best for a simple 900 SF garage/addition project?
            
            
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            December 8, 2017
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              I have a second floor to my house built with actuators and the second floor seems to be added without removing the roof of the 1st floor. I am told that I cannot raise the living room ceiling because the actuators need the space.
            
            
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            November 10, 2017
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              What should homeowners do to make sure their ADUs are legal and up to code?
            
            
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            July 31, 2017
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              What are the best ways to help insure I get the right contractor for my project, and not get ripped off
            
            
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            July 22, 2017
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              How much should we build out a first floor kitchen?
            
            
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            March 14, 2017
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