Plans and Permits
Each building department in the
area has its own way of calculating permit
fees, which are loosely based on
the total cost of the project. On large
projects I guess high and place that
number in the allowance column. On
smaller projects, I try to be more accurate
and include the cost in the base
price.
Water, sewer, and sidewalk upgrades
can be costly and are often required with
larger-scale remodels, but may not be
indicated on the plans. I always check
with the building department to see if
they will require these upgrades.
??Demolition
Tearing out old work to make way for
new work needs to be priced carefully or
you'll bust your budget before