One storey rear addition, w/ basement, interior stair, and kitchen renovation.

Process was longer than expected to obtain permit for very small square footage. A vibration permit and shoring was required, based on construction proximity to the property lines and the neighbours driveway, and the fears of the neighbours not allowing the client’s contractors to grant access on their drive to do some of the work. The shoring was required up against the existing driveway next to the new excavation work and leaving the existing driveway untouched.

In the end it appears that the neighbours are fine with things, as long as the client obtained the required permits.

The process of final agreement with the client also took time. Many different design options were produced for them before a final design was chosen and the final permit/construction drawings were started.

The design they did chose was a little more costly and contributed to the Vibration Control Permit being requested by the city.

I gave them design options to avoid this but they did not choose any of those options.

I produced for them what they wanted most and as per their first desires from the beginning, regardless of the consequence of budget and construction issues.

As long as the client understands this beforehand and agrees then we are all fine.