Oh, estimates…
Well, I got two estimates from General Contractors to build the studio. BOTH are way too high! The plans are complicated, but not THAT complicated. I’m meeting with one of them today to go over my new plan to build most of the studio myself. Some of the tasks (like electrical), I obviously won’t do myself. But I can do all the demolition, laying the subfloor and hardwood flooring, framing up most of the walls with RC, most of the drywall, painting, building the whole ceiling assembly, hanging the clouds/panels, etc. I’ll just need some framing help (for the middle wall) and someone to build the platforms. That kind of stuff.
I think we’re going to apply for permits in the next couple of days and meanwhile I’m going to start on some of the demolition (pulling up the carpet/tiles and taking down the ceiling grid). I’ll post pics soon!
