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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are considering a pop-top plus interior renovation (everything gutted) on our small home and interviewed a few architects, thinking we would go the architect + contractor route. The way I understand it, it would take us 2-3 months to get final plans (at best), then 2-3 months (at best) to bid them out and get permits, then probably 4-6 months for construction. So we're looking at end of year at best, but realistically next summer or later before all is done.

A friend suggested that we consider design-build firms. We hadn't originally because I understand they come with a 25-30% premium, but if we could shave several months off the process I think it might be worth it for a project of this scale. Is it worth it? Our house needs so much work -- I just want to fast forward into the future and live in the great place I know it can be. [/quote]

Your not going to meaningfully reduce time. It still takes months to plan and to get permits, and it then takes months to get supplies in and fitted into your contractor's schedule. You don't want someone who rushes into demo and leaves you without a house while waiting on crap to get delivered. [/quote]

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