03-19-2005, 07:57 AM
Rob, A draftsperson is very sufficient. They doo all the hands on work and consult with you, then once finalized the plan goes to an archetect for final approval. Building plans here have to be stampd by a licensed archetect who agrees to supervise and be responsible for the project. You also have to have engineers for sepcit/cesspool and for your water cachment. Seprately, you will need a Hawaii licensed plumber and electrician to pull seprate permits for their work. Everyone gets a piece here!
I don't know where Puna Paradise is; do you have a street name? Are you here on the Big Island, or will you be soon? Would love to share with you whatever I can.
YOu will find Bill Foster is my builder of choice. Yes, he is my cousin. His father was one of the most skilled finish carpenters and designers I have ever known, and he taught his son well. The web page is http://www.qualityhomesinhawaii.com/aboutbill.html
His work is HIGH END.
If you are considering building more along the economy line and want to go "owner builder" (do you understand what that is? - you can't do this if you use a bank loan to build your home) then I know a guy who can help you for a lot less money. His work is very good quality but he is not a licensed contractor. You will hear pro's and con's about taking this route and I am not making a recommendation one way or another. I can only say that if I weren't required to have a contractor I would feel comfortable working with this other guy.
Enough said. Please feel free to be in contact directly. Lots of web friends have stopped by to see the property project I am working on and share their experiences and questions. I am always happy to help if I can.
Pam
pslamont@yahoolcom
May you live in interesting times.
I don't know where Puna Paradise is; do you have a street name? Are you here on the Big Island, or will you be soon? Would love to share with you whatever I can.
YOu will find Bill Foster is my builder of choice. Yes, he is my cousin. His father was one of the most skilled finish carpenters and designers I have ever known, and he taught his son well. The web page is http://www.qualityhomesinhawaii.com/aboutbill.html
His work is HIGH END.
If you are considering building more along the economy line and want to go "owner builder" (do you understand what that is? - you can't do this if you use a bank loan to build your home) then I know a guy who can help you for a lot less money. His work is very good quality but he is not a licensed contractor. You will hear pro's and con's about taking this route and I am not making a recommendation one way or another. I can only say that if I weren't required to have a contractor I would feel comfortable working with this other guy.
Enough said. Please feel free to be in contact directly. Lots of web friends have stopped by to see the property project I am working on and share their experiences and questions. I am always happy to help if I can.
Pam
pslamont@yahoolcom
May you live in interesting times.
I want to be the kind of woman that, when my feet
hit the floor each morning, the devil says
"Oh Crap, She's up!"
hit the floor each morning, the devil says
"Oh Crap, She's up!"