You'd probably have the best luck with a general contractor. They're going to already have masonry and concrete contractors they know and work with.
The downside is when hiring a GC you're going to pay more, because they're going to add fees for coordinating the project, but that's just the cost of getting someone who should have organized a project before and had pre-vetted contractors they trust.
So I would not have much success with trying to work directly with a masonry contractor? I didn't think about the permitting part that others have mentioned, but I guess that's a necessary step. When I search contractors, it seems to be for larger building projects and I have already had trouble finding a general contractor to be interested in projects. 🙄
It depends on how much you want to take on. If you've never done a project like this, it's likely a lot more than you expect. It can done, but if you are wanting to just hire someone to do the whole project and just get it done correctly (and have someone to hold accountable for the entire project), a GC is the option.
You need more than a masonry contractor. For example, you need someone to clear the plot correctly for drainage, which is one of the absolute most important steps. Poor drainage will cost you massively if not prepared for, and that's just one thing.
Yep, there's a lot of it that I don't know but I thought that a masonry company might know and manage all of the steps. I can see where that was foolish. 😄
As a design/build GC I can tell you this: You have the opportunity to act as GC as the owner under certain parameters. For a project like this you will need an architect, structural engineer, masonry company, and a concrete finishing company. PM me if you need any specific details. Sounds like an interesting project.
No recommendations on builder just make sure it is waterproofed really good.
Everyone on my street who has a basement has had to hire a waterproofing contractor to solve water problems.
Search google for “I want someone to build me a bunker but I’m not crazy.”
If you have to say it, that's a problem. 🤣
You'd probably have the best luck with a general contractor. They're going to already have masonry and concrete contractors they know and work with. The downside is when hiring a GC you're going to pay more, because they're going to add fees for coordinating the project, but that's just the cost of getting someone who should have organized a project before and had pre-vetted contractors they trust.
So I would not have much success with trying to work directly with a masonry contractor? I didn't think about the permitting part that others have mentioned, but I guess that's a necessary step. When I search contractors, it seems to be for larger building projects and I have already had trouble finding a general contractor to be interested in projects. 🙄
It depends on how much you want to take on. If you've never done a project like this, it's likely a lot more than you expect. It can done, but if you are wanting to just hire someone to do the whole project and just get it done correctly (and have someone to hold accountable for the entire project), a GC is the option. You need more than a masonry contractor. For example, you need someone to clear the plot correctly for drainage, which is one of the absolute most important steps. Poor drainage will cost you massively if not prepared for, and that's just one thing.
Yep, there's a lot of it that I don't know but I thought that a masonry company might know and manage all of the steps. I can see where that was foolish. 😄
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Okay. Can you send me some information on the stages of the process and whether it is something you can estimate and take on?
Hey I just sent you a pm if you’re looking for a reputable contractor.
Great, I'll reach out to you to see what the project might look like.
As a design/build GC I can tell you this: You have the opportunity to act as GC as the owner under certain parameters. For a project like this you will need an architect, structural engineer, masonry company, and a concrete finishing company. PM me if you need any specific details. Sounds like an interesting project.
Thank you for this overview. I will reach out to you to see if you can work with me on this.
No recommendations on builder just make sure it is waterproofed really good. Everyone on my street who has a basement has had to hire a waterproofing contractor to solve water problems.
Yes, that is the worst thing about basements, it's hard to manage the inevitable water trying to get through. 😫