REAL ESTATE CONSULTATIONS
Realtors may be great at helping to navigate the complexities of buying a property, but most do not know what it takes to remodel or add onto a property along with the intricacies of building codes and permitting. If you are a home buyer with construction plans in mind schedule a consultation to understand your options before you buy.
Old Houses, New Codes
The Bay Area is full of older homes that do not meet today's building codes. Structural Upgrades, Energy Codes, Fire Requirements have major impacts on construction. Want to know what you're getting into on remodeling before you purchase a property?
What Can I Build?
Setbacks, Height Limitations, Floor Area Maximums. These are all ordinances that limit what can be built on the property you are looking at. We know how to research this information and explain how it will impact your plans. We also have experience with permitting variances that may allow exceptions to such limits.
Vacant Lots
Vacant lots can be a minefield of unforeseen construction costs. It can be more expensive for new construction than it is to buy and add onto an existing house. However, it does offer the most customized and personalized home to call your own. We can do just that.