Trade Tip 8

Do you have an open high ceiling area in your 2 story residence? Today’s new 2 story home designs often include a high ceiling area towards the front of the house that actually includes an open area large enough to extend the existing 2nd level floor line out and construct an additional living area or bedroom.  I personally feel this is one of the best returns on investment that a homeowner can make in today’s market.  The cost of construction for this type of project is about 40-50% less than adding a completely new addition on the outside of the house and the return on the additional square footage is the same. With the right design and necessary structural modifications this can be one of the most useful and profitable decisions a family can make and can translate to what can be a much needed modification to their residence as their family grows or their needs change. Instead of buying a new home, build that equity!

Texas and San Antonio Contracting Law

From your host, Brad Westphall:  Ok, let me say up front that; I AM IN NO WAY PRETENDING TO BE AN ATTORNEY OR SOMEONE WHO GIVES LEGAL ADVICE pertaing to constructing or contracting (or anything else for that matter!).  However, I am familiar with Texas and San Antonio builder and contracting laws as they are written.  I am also familiar with the Texas and San Antonio licensing and permitting/inspection requirments as they are written.  I have seen and been a part of many successful projects throughout my years and have also been witness to or have ‘come in’ on projects which weren’t handled correctly from the start and ended up costing a lot more money and time than the owner had originally bargained for.  In general, Texas and San Antonio builder laws and licensing requirements are significantly less than a lot of other parts of the country.  Obviously this has the potential to lead to trouble when an unwary or trusting owner gets taken in by a ’smooth’ talker who’s willing to do the project for significantly less money and doesn’t realize the mistake until it’s too late. This page is here to help the public make an informed decision when it comes to Texas and San Antonio construction laws, licensing, and permitting requirements.

 

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Brad Westphall

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