I was not aware that i needed permits to do work on my own home. I have replaced some flooring and drywall, removed a closet to expand room size, put up trim/moulding throughout house, added new interior doors. jambs, casing, all new cabinets, removed and replaced railing, and a few other things. All of the plumbing and electrical i had done by licensed local contractors.
Throughout the entire process nobody ever once mentioned permits.
When i look at quotes from the contractors they always have the permit included.
The problem i have is that I want to do a lot more work in basement to finish all of the rooms with drywall and framing. Its all exposed block that is painted. I read something saying to contact local commission to get code on how to cover the wall properly for our area relative to moisture resistance.
When i got to the site i see that im supposed to have gotten a permit for almost every damned thing ive done.
Now im scared to have an inspector look at my basement because im affraid hes going to see the rest of the home and ask questions.
I'm 100% confident in the quality of the work that is done but i dont know what happens if he starts asking about permits and finds out that i never had any?
Any advice? What are the consequences? Cash fines? Jail time for drywalling?
The whole idea that i have to pay someone because i installed a laminate floor pisses me off anyway.
thanks for the help.
Throughout the entire process nobody ever once mentioned permits.
When i look at quotes from the contractors they always have the permit included.
The problem i have is that I want to do a lot more work in basement to finish all of the rooms with drywall and framing. Its all exposed block that is painted. I read something saying to contact local commission to get code on how to cover the wall properly for our area relative to moisture resistance.
When i got to the site i see that im supposed to have gotten a permit for almost every damned thing ive done.
Now im scared to have an inspector look at my basement because im affraid hes going to see the rest of the home and ask questions.
I'm 100% confident in the quality of the work that is done but i dont know what happens if he starts asking about permits and finds out that i never had any?
Any advice? What are the consequences? Cash fines? Jail time for drywalling?
The whole idea that i have to pay someone because i installed a laminate floor pisses me off anyway.
thanks for the help.