[Chip]

Originally Posted by Pedro Tercero

Chip, or others with experience -

I'm thinking about making improvements to a basic, concrete block single-storey home in SD area, and have been talking to a young architect I met on the plane to Miami. How can I determine whether he really is an architect, and his level of competence?

The project would be to make the existing home more livable (an exhaust fan or two, better electrical system, etc.) and a little bigger, and to add two basic apartments as a second level, for renting out. Not a skyscraper, to be certain, but will need someone competent for planning support for the second floor, water and sewer hookups, etc.

Thanks,

Pedro Tercero

If it is really simple, try to find a reputable maestro. Talk with people you know in the area. Also, find out what the Architect's price is for the plans and permitting and get back with me.