No Work Without Permit Is Allowed

Our newest client assumed there was no problem getting a building permit to put a sun deck on an existing home. To save time on the project, which included a new six-foot sliding glass door, the contractor installed the door before the work without permit was applied for. The problem is the building permit will […]

Top Building Permit Tips for You

Another reason for getting building permits when considering real estate transactions! Questions from our users!I am selling a home in MA in which a garage was conveted into an in-law apartment. A permit was never pulled by my father in-law. We purchased the home from him, and he has since passed away. We are now […]

A Complete Permit Cheat Sheet

Even though there are 28,000 different interpretations of what should be on this very important portion of the plan review documents, providing the following items will get you through most building departments. Permit Place short list and create a complete permit cheat sheet for business owners, contractors, engineers, hotels and restaurants and more. What are […]

Staying Out Of Trouble

Be careful before you start a remodeling project. Make sure to check with your local building department, an architect, a reliable contractor or Permit Place to find out if a building permit is required. Having a code enforcement officer write you a citation for failure to apply for a building permit can be embarrassing and […]