Been going round and round with our architect. She finally delivered the drawing and I have no idea if these have enough information included for me to get realistic construction bids. To me they seem a bit...lacking...in dimensions.
The outer walls are concrete block. Where you see the closet at the bottom of the image, that is actually stepped in 4"
And further down the wall there is another 4" step out that I assume is a pier. Like this one:
Neither of those piers are on the drawing.
I'm a car guy, I know chassis diagrams, wiring diagrams, hell even vacuum diagrams. I'm concerned that these drawings are not complete, but I'd never know it.
What does the hive mind say? I'm trying to formulate an email to her with all the things I think need adjustment before I make our final payment for the plans.
No, it's not very complete.
Doesn't really matter. The final price will have almost nothing to do with the plans and specs, and everything to do with your relationship with the contractor and how he handles change orders.
Unless you get something in writing that says "Proposal" at the top. Pretty rare- most will say "Estimate", and have very little defined in terms of scope.
Try adding a written addendum that defines your scope a bit. Finishes, quality, quantities, etc.
I wouldn't waste more money with the "architect". She's not offering you much (except for her seal on the drawings)
SVreX said:No, it's not very complete.
Doesn't really matter. The final price will have almost nothing to do with the plans and specs, and everything to do with your relationship with the contractor and how he handles change orders.
Unless you get something in writing that says "Proposal" at the top. Pretty rare- most will say "Estimate", and have very little defined in terms of scope.
Try adding a written addendum that defines your scope a bit. Finishes, quality, quantities, etc.
I wouldn't waste more money with the "architect". She's not offering you much (except for her seal on the drawings)
Thus sayeth the Paul, and it was good.
My wife is fit to be tied as the initial sets of drawings were WAY off of the actual house dimensions. These are at least mostly all correct, and it is the layout we finally wanted. I've had a hell of a time just finding someone to do the drawing who actually had time for the project. The "architect" wants her husband to bid on the job, but I'm already thinking hell no. Trying to find general contractors now (which is also becoming a PITA).
In reply to slefain :
I'm sorry. I wish I could do it for you!
SVreX said:In reply to slefain :
I'm sorry. I wish I could do it for you!
I'd pay in Lotus parts!
Seems like the contractors who have time to do the job are not busy for a reason. I'm hopeful though, gotta be a few good ones out there who aren't building McTownhouses.
The drawings are incompetent.
I would suggest taking them to a lumber yard that offers CAD service (in Illinois, R.P. Lumber) and asking for their opinion. The builder will build according to what is drawn.
I’m not saying they will repair your drawings for free, but if you can get the digital .dwg or .dwt file from the Architect (sic), they might be able to do it for a reduced fee.
I drew with AutoCAD for an engineering company, and drew to the specs of the project engineer. What was actually built in the field was drawn after the job using MARK UP notes from the field to create a AS BUILT DRAWING.
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