HomeMy WebLinkAboutHDC2000-004 Letter From Architecture Innovations Group To Whom It May Concern 02/03/2000ARCHITECTURE INNOVATIONS GROUP
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February 3, 2000
Historic District Commission
615 West Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
RE: EVANS RESIDENCE
To Whom It May Concern:
As requested by Mr. Evans an assessment of the house at 1310 South Rock Street was
done to determine structural soundness and to provide estimated costs of bringing the
structure up -to city code. Mr. Evans has informed us that he has no intention of living in
the structure and plans to have the house demolished and replaced with new construction
acceptable to and in compliance with the Historic District Commissions' guidelines.
The following is a list of items that need addressing:
1. The entire roof of the structure needs to be replaced. Estimated cost between $6,500 -
$7,500.
2. The entire electrical system of the structure will have to be replaced. Estimated cost
between $5,000 - $6,000.
3. The house needs to be replummbed. Estimated cost $5,500 - $6,500.
4. A new sewer line would be necessary. Estimated cost $2,500 - $3,500.
5. An additional bathroom would be preferable. Estimated cost $5,500 - $6,500.
6. Remodel existing bathroom. Estimated cost $3,000 - $4,000.
7. Due to a lack of insulation, the need to replumb, the necessity of a new electrical
system and cracked walls, the interior of the house needs to be gutted, insulated,
drywalled, finished, primed, and painted. Estimated cost $14,000 - $16,000.
8. Installing new kitchen with custom cabinets. Estimated cost $9,000 — $11,000.
9. Remove floor coverings, level floors, and install hardwood flooring. Estimated cost
$6,500 - $8,000.
10. Purchase and install 12 new windows. Estimated cost $2,500 — $3,500.
11. Purchase and install exterior and interior doors. Estimated cost $1,750 - $2,500.
12. Exterior shingle siding removed and replaced with wood lap -siding, primed and
painted. Estimated cost $10,000 - $12,500.
13. Landscaping of site. Estimated cost $4,000 - $5,000.
14. Installing a HVAC system. Estimated cost $6,000 - $8,000.
Total estimated costs $81,750 - $100,500.
"CREATIVE CREATIONS" IN ARCHITECTURE - PLANNING - INTERIOR DESIGN
2200 SOUTH MAIN STREET, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72206 PHONE: (501)372-2230 FAX: (501)372-2261
Based on our conversation with Mr. Evans the house has been vacant for a couple of
years, therefore no termite policy has been on the structure for at least that long. In a
situation of this nature there is no telling if and how much termite damage could be done
to the structure thus increasing the cost of rehabilitation substantially.
These items listed above do not include everything necessary to totally rehabilitate the
structure and are only estimates of what could be involved if such a project was
considered. The costs are not to be relied upon as actual or factual amounts. These
statements are made only to provide Mr. Evans with a good approximation of what to
expect in taking on such a project.
In our opinion the structure has no contributing qualities to the area it is in. I would
advise Mr. Evans not to take on this project for rehabilitation.
Sincerely,