Roofing Permits Considerations.txt
roofing supply - When considering investing in a new roof or even when
contemplating performing work on an existing roof such as repair work,
it is important that you check out whether or not the specific job in mind
requires a special permit. In case you are having repairs carried out on an
existing roof you might think it is unlikely that any roofing permits are required
since you are not altering the structure of your building, but that is not necessarily
how the relevant authorities think like.
roofing supply - Requirements for building permits or roofing permits can be set on a state and local level.
Without an appropriate building permit you might be required by a state or
local authority in charge of such matters to remove work you have already performed
or pay a fine for performing work without the relevant permit in place.
While it is always a good idea to consult with an experienced contractor that has
done similar jobs in your town, and ask about any permit requirements,
it is also a good idea to call your local building department.
Describe to them over the phone what kind of job you are planning to carry
out and verify with them what kind of permit you will need for that specific job,
what are the costs associated with getting a permit and the procedures to obtain one.
Checking with a reputable local contractor and with your local authorities can save you time and future headaches.
Another good idea is to have the contractor make a commitment in writing to
pull all the necessary permits from the local or state departments. This makes sense from a number of aspects,
first and foremeost, The contractor is probably experienced with filling out all the necessary paperwork.
As this is also a legal question you might want to have a lawyer go over any contract or document you are
signing with the roofing contractor.
contemplating performing work on an existing roof such as repair work,
it is important that you check out whether or not the specific job in mind
requires a special permit. In case you are having repairs carried out on an
existing roof you might think it is unlikely that any roofing permits are required
since you are not altering the structure of your building, but that is not necessarily
how the relevant authorities think like.
roofing supply - Requirements for building permits or roofing permits can be set on a state and local level.
Without an appropriate building permit you might be required by a state or
local authority in charge of such matters to remove work you have already performed
or pay a fine for performing work without the relevant permit in place.
While it is always a good idea to consult with an experienced contractor that has
done similar jobs in your town, and ask about any permit requirements,
it is also a good idea to call your local building department.
Describe to them over the phone what kind of job you are planning to carry
out and verify with them what kind of permit you will need for that specific job,
what are the costs associated with getting a permit and the procedures to obtain one.
Checking with a reputable local contractor and with your local authorities can save you time and future headaches.
Another good idea is to have the contractor make a commitment in writing to
pull all the necessary permits from the local or state departments. This makes sense from a number of aspects,
first and foremeost, The contractor is probably experienced with filling out all the necessary paperwork.
As this is also a legal question you might want to have a lawyer go over any contract or document you are
signing with the roofing contractor.