05-05-2010, 02:01 PM
We did owner/builder with zero experience and it went smoothly and approvals were quick and painless. We were, at first, concerned given our lack of building experience and that we were building a single-wall home and trying to mimic as much as possible, given the new codes, our other house--a 1936 plantation style. But, it all went well in regard to the county. Our only difficulties were with our original carpenter and plumber, which from what I hear is pretty typical. Once they were replaced all went well and we love our new home.