How to Be Your Own Contractor and Save Thousands on Your New House or Renovation
by: Tanya Davis R. Billy Calvert and Martha Maeda (Author)
Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Group Inc
Publication Date: 2021/11/13
Language: English
Print Length: 284 pages
ISBN-10: 1601389426
ISBN-13: 9781601389428
Book Description
In this completely updated and totally revised second edition, you will lea the essentials to becoming your own contractor, including how to choose a site draw up construction time line and flow charts apply for construction loans obtain essential insurance information, buy plans find and negotiate with subcontractors how to comply with building code, inspection, and permit requirements. The ins and outs of self contracting are explained, combined with the experiences of others, and with dozens of forms and checklists at hand, you will lea all about: building materials and foundations, windows, decks, roofing, plumbing, heating, wiring, air-conditioning, and much more. There are hundreds of tools, contracts, and checklists to help you get your project organized and save you thousands! The companion CD-ROM is included with the print version of this book; however is not available for download with the electronic version. It may be obtained separately by contacting Atlantic Publishing Group at sales@atlantic-pub.com.
About the Author
In this completely updated and totally revised second edition, you will lea the essentials to becoming your own contractor, including how to choose a site draw up construction time line and flow charts apply for construction loans obtain essential insurance information, buy plans find and negotiate with subcontractors how to comply with building code, inspection, and permit requirements. The ins and outs of self contracting are explained, combined with the experiences of others, and with dozens of forms and checklists at hand, you will lea all about: building materials and foundations, windows, decks, roofing, plumbing, heating, wiring, air-conditioning, and much more. There are hundreds of tools, contracts, and checklists to help you get your project organized and save you thousands! The companion CD-ROM is included with the print version of this book; however is not available for download with the electronic version. It may be obtained separately by contacting Atlantic Publishing Group at sales@atlantic-pub.com.