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Renovation guides for South Florida

Costs, permits, timelines and the technical detail that decides whether a renovation lasts. Written by Yosef Ayzencot from job sites in Miami-Dade and Broward.

Adding a Second Story in Miami: Foundation, Code, Zoning and Cost Structural · 8 min read Adding a Second Story in Miami: Foundation, Code, Zoning and Cost A second story is decided by engineering before design: foundation and wall capacity, the wind load path, the FEMA substantial improvement rule and zoning.… Read the article → Cast Iron Pipe Replacement in Florida: Lining, Trenching or Tunneling Technical · 8 min read Cast Iron Pipe Replacement in Florida: Lining, Trenching or Tunneling How cast iron drains fail under Florida slabs, how to read a camera inspection, when lining works and when it does not, and what… Read the article → Curbless Showers and Aging-in-Place Bathroom Design in Florida Bathrooms · 8 min read Curbless Showers and Aging-in-Place Bathroom Design in Florida How a zero-threshold shower is actually built in a South Florida house or condo, the ADA reference dimensions for aging in place, and what… Read the article → Design-Build vs. Hiring an Architect: Which Is Right for You? Planning · 7 min read Design-Build vs. Hiring an Architect: Which Is Right for You? Design-build versus design-bid-build for South Florida homeowners: what each costs, how long each takes, who is accountable, and when Florida requires an architect or… Read the article → Replacing an Old Electrical Panel in a South Florida Home Technical · 8 min read Replacing an Old Electrical Panel in a South Florida Home Why Florida insurers and the 4-point inspection flag FPE, Zinsco, fuses and 100-amp service, when a renovation forces an upgrade, and what permits, FPL… Read the article → Fixed-Price vs. Cost-Plus Renovation Contracts in Florida Planning · 8 min read Fixed-Price vs. Cost-Plus Renovation Contracts in Florida How fixed-price, cost-plus and time-and-materials renovation contracts really work, and what Florida law requires in any residential construction contract. Read the article → Florida Building Code Hurricane Rules That Apply When You Renovate Technical · 8 min read Florida Building Code Hurricane Rules That Apply When You Renovate Renovating does not force a full hurricane retrofit, but re-roofing, window work and larger projects trigger specific Florida code upgrades. What applies, and when. Read the article → HOA Approval for a Home Renovation in Florida: How It Works Permits · 8 min read HOA Approval for a Home Renovation in Florida: How It Works What your HOA's architectural committee can and cannot review under Florida Statute 720.3035, and how to get exterior renovation plans approved the first time. Read the article → Cost to Build a Custom Home in South Florida per Square Foot Costs · 7 min read Cost to Build a Custom Home in South Florida per Square Foot Custom homes in South Florida typically cost $300-450 per square foot to build before land. Here is what drives the number, from flood elevation… Read the article → Owner-Builder Permits in Florida: What the Exemption Really Costs Permits · 7 min read Owner-Builder Permits in Florida: What the Exemption Really Costs Florida lets owners act as their own contractor, but you take on supervision, employer duties and resale limits. What the owner-builder exemption really involves. Read the article →

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