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Does anybody know or could recommend a general contractor who could inspect a condo and provide a free estimate? The condo I live in has structural issues, leakage issues and the roof is in terrible condition. It is also a relatively new condominium. Thank you.
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We have used Ralph Sobel, Architect for a few serious facade projects and local Law/11work. Fairly priced; where he has had to produce detailed solutions and specs along with construction drawings for serious facade reconstruction and repair problems on our 1928 terra-cotta facade building. Very solid quality work, onsite inspections, supervision etc, @:
Ralph Sobel, Architect
171 Sullivan St., #9
New York, NY 10012
212-228-4001
rsobelarch@gmail.com
D.
We have used Ralph Sobel, Architect for a few serious facade projects and local Law/11work. Fairly priced; where he has had to produce detailed solutions and specs along with construction drawings for serious facade reconstruction and repair problems on our 1928 terra-cotta facade building. Very solid quality work, onsite inspections, supervision etc, @:
Ralph Sobel, Architect
171 Sullivan St., #9
New York, NY 10012
212-228-4001
rsobelarch@gmail.com
D.
We have used Ralph Sobel, Architect for a few serious facade projects and local Law/11work. Fairly priced; where he has had to produce detailed solutions and specs along with construction drawings for serious facade reconstruction and repair problems on our 1928 terra-cotta facade building. Very solid quality work, onsite inspections, supervision etc, @:
Ralph Sobel, Architect
171 Sullivan St., #9
New York, NY 10012
212-228-4001
rsobelarch@gmail.com
D.
We have used Ralph Sobel, Architect: 171 Sullivan Street, #9, NY, NY 10012 212-228-4001 rsobelarch@gmail.com; he has done our local law/11 work two times, which for us was extensive, and now is overseeing the execution of facade repairs where cracks revealed that the steel straps that hold our terracotta facade had started to give way. He has designed the solutions, which includes how to dismantle, repair and re-install without damaging or losing our 84 yr old elements. This is along with lintel replacements, brick and mortar, escapes etc. caulking, sills and sealants. So, this is a third major project for him with us. I guess that is a statement in itself.
I use Lane Engineers for this type of thing, they are much less expensive and very good... let them identify the issues and then hire or allow them to reccomend several contractors to do the repairs....732-264-4307
You can Also call REAP Construction that does full building inspection reports, but they charge and are not free.... 877-799-6810
Thank you for your assistance. It appears that an engineer has to inspect it and recommend a solution before a contractor is hired.
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Hire an Engineer who is licensed to solve these issues and their underlying complexities. If warranted, the Engineer will need to do drawings and write specs that meet all codes, will pass DOB inspections and both remediate the issues and protect your property. You then use those specs to bid the work, and have the Engineer serve as the Bid referee and be responsible to inspect, approve and supervise the handling of the repairs. You need to solve the problems (Engineer), before you repair the problems (Contractor). Never let the Contractor be the inspector of his own work and solutions.
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