Large-scale Home Improvement Projects

Do you have a home improvement project that is larger scale than painting a room or changing out window blinds?  Does your home improvement project encompass the use of an architect, or blueprints drawn up by a contractor or another professional?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, there are a number of things to consider during the planning phase of your project.  If you are adding another room on to your home, or extending an existing room, proper building (and plumbing if applicable) permits must be obtained well in advance.  When obtaining these permits, it is necessary to show the code enforcement officer exactly what you are doing, how many people will be involved during the building phase, and the materials necessary to complete the project.

The same is true if you are building a structure separate from your home, like a garage, a deck, or a shed.  If proper permits are not in place prior to taking on these large scale home improvement projects, you run the risk of facing fines and other repercussions.  Something as simple as adding a four foot deck may seem meaningless and silly to you in terms of permits, but it is still a necessary and required step.