Budget
How much money do you want to spend on this project?
Design
Do I know what I want it to look like? Can I express my ideas to others so they will understand? Do I have pictures or sketches of what I like? Do I need to hire an architect to design and draw it? What materials should I use?
Permits
Are permits needed for this project? Who files for permits? Where are they obtained? How much do they cost?
Construction
How long will it take? What are my responsibilities during the project? What is the order of construction? How clean or messy is it?
Contractors
Where do I find a dependable contractor? What do I tell them? What should I expect along the way? How often do they get paid? What insurance should they carry? Do I need any special insurance?
Subcontractors
Who hires them? Who is responsible for them? How do I find good ones?
Inspections
When are they needed? Who schedules them? What if I fail an inspection?
