We had our “pre-construction” inspection yesterday, the last hurdle in the permit process that we were nervous about. Technically, we haven’t “built” anything yet, but still, a lot of work has obviously happened here. Apparently, the inspector didn’t bat an eye. Morgan did spend the morning unhooking our pipes and water lines so that the fact that we are living in this raised-up house wasn’t demanding attention. No need to make things difficult :). 

At this point all lights are green and we are ready to go. Our excavation contractor has been digging away our foundation and the old slab, re-grading and prepping the land. 

One of my clients today said, “Now that you have your permit, the next big thing is to be done, right?” He has a point! But I think I will celebrate each small achievement along the way– when the excavation is done, we move the house over five feet to the south, and that will seem like something to celebrate, too! 

In the meantime, the earth moves, and we are digging it.