Addition construction advice/guidance needed

[zacs]

Originally Posted by Piscator

Call a few places and get some estimates, it free to get an estimate an feel out what you are getting into. They might have some valuable advise for you too.

Yeah, thats what i'm trying to do. Figure out who to talk to. Architect? Contractor?

And if so, I need to find some good ones..

[Sea Dangles]

Most contractors have architects they work with regularly, so ask around and find out who is fair and good in your town.Raising the first floor ceiling height would not be a wise choice as far as return for the $$$. Is it doable? Yes but not worth the cost or headache. You may want to ask your local building inspector for recommendations.