what you need to do —

Define any other amenities or special design requests by room that have not been previously included:

amenities are special construction specifications that must be worked into the plan, such as:

— fireplace (gas, wood, or other)
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— home entry (define style)
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— stairway (define type)
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— foyer (decide design)
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— home utilities control (define type)
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— raised or sunken floors
— wall shelving
— kitchen islands
— other built-in specifications
— indoor water fountains
— other

Getting Started:

Step 1: develop the plan
take a completed draft of the spec sheet to your architect or planner, who will can customize a remodeling plan or revise an existing plan that meets your specs.

use your spec sheet and floor plan to bid the construction project to contractors


Step 2: get required building permits
It will either be up to you or the contractor to obtain each permit.
all about permits
lookup your local government for permit information


Step 3: find pre-screened contractors and
other service providers:

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