P&P elevation

[Kapohocat]

From the Bldg dept side, under 5'4 is not used in the SF calc, over that height they consider it "storage" or "open storage" and it is calc into the SF as accessory space. Affects bldg permit cost, and then of course affects taxes eventually.

[StillHope]

Thank you,Kapohocat!
Very important information!
Was very nice of you to share.

[StillHope]

Does anyone know how much more the lifting P&P to 5.4 ft will cost compare to the "standard" elevation?
Just need the general idea.

[Kapohocat]

Well I would calculate the difference in post height cost to start.

[wyatt]

Aloha Stillhope, just got your email and saw your thread.
Our house is 10' up. As far as cost. We did all the labor so it is hard for us to estimate how much a GC would charge.
Our cost was just in materials. Longer posts,more shear panel,siding and tall ladders.
A GC might charge a bit more on a lifted plan as it is more difficult to work high off the ground. The need for more scaffolding and tall ladders can be a factor.
The number you emailed me seemed a bit high in my opinion
Sorry we couldn't be of more help.

Aloha
Wyatt

[StillHope]

Thank you ,Wyatt.You did help with understanding what might be the cost factors.I know,most of the folks here are OB.May be one of our GS will comment.I would really appreciate it.

[jdirgo]

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Originally posted by StillHope

Thank you ,Wyatt.You did help with understanding what might be the cost factors.I know,most of the folks here are OB.May be one of our GS will comment.I would really appreciate it.

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OB? Obstetricians? GS? General Surgeons?

I thought this was about building, not medicine...

John Dirgo, R, ABR, e-PRO
Aloha Coast Realty, LLC
808-987-9243 cell
http://www.alohacoastrealty.com

[StillHope]

I thought a CG will answer.
I have JD instead (law enforcement term ?)

P.S. Was going to post it twice...

[ericlp]

Not to mention the higher you go, the more tendency your structure to walk off it's foundation during earth quakes... That brings to mind if your going over 3-4' I'd get advice from an engineer to keep that from happening or well experienced builder.

[StillHope]

Thank you everyone.The difference between standard and 5.6 ft is small.But I was told that to use it as a car pot it needs to be built differently.I still have some time to make my final decision.