Princeton Town Topics – Let’s Talk Real Estate – September 9, 2020
DOES YOUR PROJECT NEED A BUILDING PERMIT?
Home renovations and improvements can be exciting, rewarding, frustrating, and time consuming – sometimes all at the same time!
Experts agree that planning your home improvement projects can save you time and headaches. Most people start with details such as design, costs, and materials. But a crucial step that some homeowners forget is determining if your project needs a building permit.
A building permit is an official approval by your local government that allows you or your contractor to make changes to your house or property. Although details may vary depending on your municipality, the process also involves an inspection after the project is complete to make sure it meets building codes and standards. Not every project requires a building permit. But even some seemingly minor projects do require one. Generally, projects that need a permit involve structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work.
An experienced building or contracting professional should be able to navigate the permitting process, including paperwork and inspections.
