03-18-2007, 05:04 AM
Well I'm feeling like everything in my life is pushing me to finally make the move towards the end of this year. Been reading this and other forums, been to dozens of sites on various home plan options, and I have to say I still don't know where to begin or the order of tasks to complete. I am trying to figure out what I should set up on trips to Puna and have completed before I actually move.
I have a lot in Seaview and on my trip in May plan to investigate further some of the kits from Trojan, HPM, etc. and should have a better idea of what I can afford. Plan to do owner builder, but will need to hire someone to do most of the guidance and I'll simply be a laborer part or full time. Don't think I can afford to have someone just build it for me while I'm still in Oakland.
First question is, what would you recommend I try to get done and definitely don't try to get done before I move there?
2nd question is what is first? The lot is a'a rubble. Do I spread cinder before anything else? Choose the site for the house, septic, and catchment first?
I will probably be able to take 3 week long trips before November. What should I make sure I get done on those trips? I have to say it's overwhelming at this point.
By the time I move, I would like to have a builder set up to start work within a month of my arrival.
Any and all advice appreciated, especially from those who have started the building process before making the move. Please post or email me directly. Mahalo!
I have a lot in Seaview and on my trip in May plan to investigate further some of the kits from Trojan, HPM, etc. and should have a better idea of what I can afford. Plan to do owner builder, but will need to hire someone to do most of the guidance and I'll simply be a laborer part or full time. Don't think I can afford to have someone just build it for me while I'm still in Oakland.
First question is, what would you recommend I try to get done and definitely don't try to get done before I move there?
2nd question is what is first? The lot is a'a rubble. Do I spread cinder before anything else? Choose the site for the house, septic, and catchment first?
I will probably be able to take 3 week long trips before November. What should I make sure I get done on those trips? I have to say it's overwhelming at this point.
By the time I move, I would like to have a builder set up to start work within a month of my arrival.
Any and all advice appreciated, especially from those who have started the building process before making the move. Please post or email me directly. Mahalo!