Permit approved

The City approved our renovation permit! We are good to go, but are still "negotiating" our estimate with our general contractor. They added in few things that we didn't originally call for, and we are less than content with how this process has transpired so far.

In the future, I would conduct business like this:

1. Architect. Approve all architectural plans (scan through this stuff with a fine tooth comb, and question everything)
2. Input from your interior designer with the finishes
3. Submit the plans, and finish schedule to several different contractors for bids.

We did everything backwards, and only got one bid..only because the contractor we chose had done a few friends and several optometrists office. Last week, I invited another contractor to bid.. for obvious reasons!!

We also got our phone number hooked up!! I just got one phone number for now, so that I can fill in all my insurance applications and make business cards to handout. When we get closer to the date, I will add another phone line and a fax line.