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        "name": "Property boundary survey — Confirms your exterior addition complies with local zoning setbacks and easements.",
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        "description": "Written change-order procedure — Clarifies how scope adjustments, hidden framing issues, and cost modifications are approved in writing."
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  "articleBody": "Before you sign a contract or swing a hammer on a kitchen bump-out, make sure you have every detail documented to keep the project on track and avoid unexpected delays. \n\n- [ ] Property boundary survey — Confirms your exterior addition complies with local zoning setbacks and easements.\n- [ ] Measured floor plan drawings — Verifies exact cabinet dimensions, aisle clearances, and appliance placement before ordering materials.\n- [ ] Electrical panel service capacity check — Ensures your current service panel can supply added circuits for high-draw kitchen appliances.\n- [ ] Written building permit responsibilities — Spells out clearly whether the general contractor applies for, pulls, and manages all municipal permits.\n- [ ] Itemized material allowance breakdown — Gives transparent budgets for cabinetry, tile, marble, countertops, and finish fixtures.\n- [ ] Schedule of required trade inspections — Outlines when rough framing, plumbing, electrical, and insulation checks must occur before drywall.\n- [ ] Written change-order procedure — Clarifies how scope adjustments, hidden framing issues, and cost modifications are approved in writing.\n- [ ] Clean-up and debris disposal agreement — Details on-site dumpster placement and daily broom-clean expectations during structural work.\n\nHow to use this checklist:\nWalk through each line item with your builder before signing an agreement. Having these specific documents and expectations confirmed upfront prevents unexpected budget overruns and ensures framing and trade rough-ins move forward without code delays. \n\nReady to get started on your home? Contact HH Remodeling LLC at 303-505-0866 or email Hhremodelingllc1986.ab@gmail.com to review your upcoming kitchen addition plans.",
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