How to Be Your Own Contractor and Save Thousands on Your New House Or Renovation: While Keeping Your Day Job

In this completely updated and totally revised second edition, you will learn 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 learn 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!

© 2015 Atlantic Publishing Group Inc. (E-bog): 9781601384706

Release date

E-bog: 30. september 2015