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[darb]

Don't get quotes, get a lawyer.

That place smells brand new from here. It was the developer/prime contractor that screwed up and located it too close to the property line.

Not only is there the cost of removing two windows and reinstalling one, but the impact that not having the two windows will do for useability of the space and the future resale value.

[sphelps]

Ok thanks for all the input so far. To clarify I'm only looking for an idea on the cost for closing the windows and installing a new one. Developing the basement would be another project down the road.

Also I should explain that I don't currently own this house, we are considering buying it and our offer has been accepted but it's conditional based on the variance, among other things. The house is a foreclosure as a result of the builders going under. The house is not complete but the potential investment is huge. The house is sold as is, once the sale is closed all responsibleness to get the house up to code will be the buyers. There are no builders to go after.

The house was build slightly off center so the side yard on the one side is too small. It's 1.15m at one point and the limit is 1.2m. However there is 10 feet between the houses.

We will be contacting the banks (sellers) lawyer on Monday to ask for assistance with dealing with the county of Wheatland. We will try this approach first before investing in our own lawyer which might cost us money with no result.