Difficulties Getting Permits for Incomplete Drawings
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects Lately we have been receiving calls from people who are...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Aug 27, 20204 min read
ADU Projects: A Step-By-Step Process
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects There is a housing shortage in the Bay Area and a lot of...
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Lorianna Kastrop
May 13, 20203 min read
Uh-oh, you have received a red tag: 10 Steps to legalize construction done on your property without
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects In these days of housing shortages, a lot of cities and towns...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Oct 7, 20193 min read
When the drawings look nice, but aren’t adequate for permitting or construction
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President/CFO, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects In the April 5th issue of Engineering News Record magazine...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Aug 28, 20182 min read
Approved or Permitted: What’s the Difference?
Recently one of our clients ran into a problem with his General Contractor. He told the contractor that the project was permitted. The...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Feb 14, 20183 min read
I need it yesterday! Why does it take so long? (Part 2)
On July 2, 2014 I posted a blog article with the same title. This is an update to that article. Now that the construction boom is the...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Jan 31, 20183 min read
Accessory Dwelling Units: Why you may need a property survey
Many homeowners are considering adding an accessory dwelling unit to their property. ADU’s, (also known as Secondary Dwelling Units,...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Dec 5, 20173 min read
“Statute of limitations” on unpermitted construction and other bad advice
We keep hearing from our clients of the bad advice that they were told when buying property. The top piece of bad advice, by far, is...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Jun 28, 20173 min read
Accessory Dwelling Units: The changes to California state law that you need to know
By Lorianna Kastrop, Vice President, The Kastrop Group, Inc. Architects The Bay Area is experiencing a housing availability crisis and...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Feb 25, 20142 min read
When a Building Permit is Required
One of the most common questions in our business is “What triggers the need for a building permit?” The law is not completely clear on...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Oct 22, 20133 min read
Help Yourself by Helping Your City with Code Compliance
How did that happen? Why didn’t someone stop it? Citizens are often taken aback when they see a building that is or has become an...
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Lorianna Kastrop
Oct 2, 20133 min read
Accessibility Requirements: Preparation can protect your business from a lawsuit
If you have a business, you should be aware of the requirements of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Your place of...
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