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Absolutely! Permitting makes sure that your
project is being built to National Building codes. City
inspections could be viewed as an insurance policy.
Inspections of the work performed insure that the project is being
built for your safety.
Run from contractors who imply that you do not
need a permit. Some of the excuses they give are: The
project is too small for a permit. Permits cost too much money
or slow the completion of the project down.
When you are caught 'Boot Legging' the project
your home will be Red Tagged! All work will be immediately
halted. If you needed architectural drawings to acquire
permits and you don't have them your project could be put on hold
for months. You will pay double permit fees and possibly pay a
hefty fine. You will also be asked to remove all or most of
the work so that the covered work can be inspected.
In short: It's not worth the trouble of
looking over your shoulder. And the truth of the matter is the
Permitting Office is on your Team to ensure a properly built, energy
efficient and safe home!
Tim Lassiter
Houston Remodeling
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