Recent content by bdodson89

Did you use any plans for your workbenches or just freehand it? Looks good.

glentre I agree. Probably way more than I want to take on with having no experience but I'm just trying to consider all possible options.

I only work 10 days a month so time isn't an issue. And I have access to friends at work that are either contractors or have a connection/recommendation to contractors.

Help! I'm trying to make up a spec sheet for contractors to base estimates on. Again I have close to zero construction experience so I'm not sure where to even begin or what to ask for. Does anyone have access to a template to help guide me? I don't need anything over the top or particular as...

I'm in the same position you are. Looking at a 40x30 garage apartment. My first quote was $160k. Considering the option of being my own GC and subbing everything out but I have almost zero construction experience so I foresee many problems. Keep me updated on what you decide.

I just realized that today actually. That's the only fair way to compare contractor estimates. Even then I'm sure there are many variables, i.e. quality of materials etc. I plan on writing up a spec sheet tomorrow to give every contractor to make it more specific and easier for them. Thanks.

Good point about the price. I know the GC said had a developer that wanted a price on 30 modulars built soon, so you could be right. I told him on the first floor I wanted R19 in the walls and R30 in the ceiling.

I've pondered being my own GC, but have been told not many banks will give a loan that way. Well will be a deep well estimated at 5-$7k. County has approved me for a conventional septic system but I will potentially have to have a lift pump in the septic tank due to the garage being slightly...

Hopefully just miscommunication. He's the one that recommended 12' instead of 10' though. This builder is one that just put up a modular home for a friend of mine. Very nice guy and was highly recommended by my friend. Giving him the benefit of the doubt but definitely getting at least 4...

I have blueprints from a friend's similar garage apartment which I gave the builder, also gave him a floor plan of pretty much exactly what I want that I found online. I can't figure out how to attach a picture of either on here yet. I'm new to the forum. I could probably do some of the...

I'm looking to build a 40x30 garage apartment in southeastern Virginia. I'm in the process of buying just under 3 acres of land on my family's farm. I met with a contractor a few weeks ago and finally got an estimate back today. What was quoted was a 40x30 2 story 3 car garage, 10' ceilings...