January 5th, 2010

To Start a small business remodeling homes basements Etc. What type of degree do i need.Or do i need one?

Man asked:


Im a Drafting student,i have a friend thats an architectural student.Im looking to transfer after i get my assoc. for construction or arch. long story short,while looking for a job i came across a few people wanting minor remodels of homes certain spaces etc.I thought i could start a small business i have more people asking now than initially expected.I just need to know some of the legall issues associated with this.What do i need Criteria wise,or can i just send my designs to like a county inspector or something for approval most likely at a fee..If someone could point in the right path id greatly appreciate it.

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One Response to “To Start a small business remodeling homes basements Etc. What type of degree do i need.Or do i need one?”

  1. Hayseedless Says:
    January 7th, 2010 at 8:50 pm

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    Depending upon state law, the design of most buildings — schools, hospitals, commercial buildings, manufacturing facilities, courthouses, government offices, to name a few — requires an architect. However, in most states, anyone can legally “design” a house, with some restrictions of size or dollar value as regulated by local laws.

    Most likely, you will have to obtain a building permit (probable cost: $25 to $100 or more) from the town for each job–and that includes submitting plans with local building codes that must be complied with. Without any license your drawings will be more heavily scrutinized.