Thanks Sophie. Are there any resources you can recommend or perhaps the best way to find one? This seems like a small project but you never know.

Find a pro tab. Locality specific.

"This seems like a small project but you never know."

Notwhen you factor in the HOA and moiving plumbing and the likes. You will undoubtably be quite shocked when you find out what this small project runs. Will the HOA even let you make these modifications?

Naples, FL? Naples, TX? Or Naples, Italy? If it’s the latter, you might be able to arrange a consult from a US architect in exchange for a few days spent there! But interfacing with the local trades needed to do the actual work might be a problem.

Small project??? You really need an architect if that is what you think. BTW the pics posted can’t be read as it does not enlarge.Not to mention as above these changes might not even be allowed.

Thanks for all the comments. This is Naples Florida. Will ask about HOA restrictions for modifications under the existing roof-line with no changes to exterior elevations etc. Thanks for the heads up. No clue if plumbing changes require getting them involved. Comments very helpful. Thanks again!

When you live in a condo or townhouse, or any type of residence that is more than a single family home off on it's own plot of land, the HOA or Association, or whomever, always comes into the middle of changes. Because those changes can potentially affect others home owners. From parking of construction vehicles, to shared water mains, and electrical panels, it's all more difficult in a multi family situation. Some only allow work from certain pre approved contractors. All of that red tape has to be handled and approved before all of the permitting red tape needed from the city.