Are you renovating your home? There are several steps you can take to make sure it is a smooth process.
- Deciding if you need a permit – maybe the most important question after you decide to renovate. Depending on the city, the requirements are different, so doing that research is your first big step. Most cities require a permit for any type of renovation beyond purely cosmetic details.
- Once you’ve decided whether a permit needs to be acquired, one should perform a Building Records Search with your city for previous submissions of plans/records/drawings to see if there have been any non permitted renovations completed.
- The next step would be to engage a professional contractor who is knowledgeable about permitting in your city to help you through the following steps.
- Get professional and accurate drawings completed to fully understand and express the scope of your project.
- Plan ahead and request inspections from the City at the appropriate times during your building process to make certain that bylaws are being met safely and appropriately.
Undertaking a major renovation of your home can be scary and if the appropriate steps are not taken to obtain a permit, it can be costly and time consuming. Plan ahead and reach out to qualified professionals!
Did you know Excelsior Measuring is a qualified professional service provider of as built plans for permitting? Call us or visit our website to find out more.