We are looking to put a 2nd story on our bungalow and want plans drawn. We have quite a few ideas and need to know where to start.

For smaller work, where the entirety is not known, an hourly rate is the standard. Principal architect’s fees range from $80 to $200 or more per hour. Site visits are often done by a project architect or qualified intern billed out at a lesser rate. Drafting may be done for an even lower rate, depending on how their office is set up.

Remodels can (well, should) never be given a lump-sum estimate because no one can predict what the project will entail precisely until the demo work is done and you know exactly what you are starting with for new construction.

I wouldn’t say that you need to have a plan drawn up, just ideas of what you are looking for. Adding a second floor to a bungalow should (emphasize should) be pretty straightforward. The three things that initially need to be (simultaneously) considered are 1) where the stair leaves the main floor, 2) the upper floor plan, and 3) the roof lines.

The architect will also look at permit requirements and do some background work for you to find if there are height or other restrictions for your lot.

I need a stairwell for attic entry on low budget

There’s gotta b salvage yards around there. Its one of the things that wrecking crews will salvage when demolishing houses.

The mobile home that we have is 18 years old and it’s been paid off.

It would probably be more beneficial just to trade that one in on a newer model, unless you just want to rent it out and have a little income on the side.If you are really strapped for money and do not think you can afford monthly mortgage payments, I would try to simply fix it up on my own. My dad does that type of work and some of the older homes he has remodeled look like new when he finishes with them..

In Cleveland, Ohio,

On average, what is the cost per sq ft to remodel a portion of current home, say a basement?

On average, what is the cost per sq ft to build a new residential home?

I know the questions leave a lot of variables unanswered, but all I need to know now is a good working cost per sq ft in Cleveland, OH for most new home construction and a good working cost per sq ft for most remodel projects – particularly basements.

Thanks!

The cost / Sq foot is going to be pretty close to the same..about $100-$120/sq ft. However, the basement may be less if nothing needs to gutted or re-plumbed or new electrical. Then your probably looking at only $75-100. Hope that helps.

Home improvement contract had list of desired improvements. One was never completed and now we have problems with a window they put in less than one year ago due in part to faulta installation. Window manuf. is bankrupt and contractor will not replace. So one of the items they were supposed to do they did not. So does that constitute breach of contract and if so will that breach allow me to ignore the arbitration agreement on that contract and use small claims instead?

Yes, if they charged you for certain items and didn’t complete them, that’s a breach. If they did work negligently, that’s a breach. If they installed a window which was defectively manufactured, that is probably not a breach. No, a breach does not allow you to ignore the arbitration clause.

Good luck to you,

Dana A (practicing attorney)

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