{"id":1634,"date":"2022-10-05T14:00:53","date_gmt":"2022-10-05T19:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/?p=1634"},"modified":"2025-02-04T07:44:23","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T12:44:23","slug":"how-to-find-the-right-contractor-for-the-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/how-to-find-the-right-contractor-for-the-job\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find – The Right Contractor for the Job"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
There are many contractors on a jobsite and knowing who you need when you need them is important to staying on top of any construction project. This guide explains the different roles of contractors in building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and who you need to get the job done right.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
The Contractors needed to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
It will take a team of specialty contractors to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Some contractors, like General Contractors, will have multiple skillsets that can cover multiple specialties. Most are Specialty Contractors that just focus on one thing. Here is a list of specialty contractors to give you an idea of each of their roles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Surveyor<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Drafter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Project Manager<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Engineer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Designer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Energy Consultant<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Mason<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Sewer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Carpenter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Electrician<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Plumber<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Insulation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. HVAC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. Drywaller<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. Painter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    A Surveyor’s role in building an Accessory Dwelling Unit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    A surveyor will be needed if the town requires the property line to be marked when building a detached or add-on Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). This is usually done to determine if the position of the ADU meets the minimum setback requirements for your zoning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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    Survey Plot Example<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Where To Build an ADU?<\/strong>\n\nOnce you know that you can build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on your property, then it will be time to determine where the best place to put it is. \n\nContinue Reading<\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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    A Drafter’s role in building an Accessory Dwelling Unit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    \"One picture is worth a thousand words.<\/em>\" -English Proverb<\/cite><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    Drawings are the best way to show your project goals and they will be needed throughout your project for different purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n