Who's job is it to "pull a permit" on a home remodel job? The homeowner or the contractor?
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Most of the time it is part of the contract. Check that. We are having a fence put up around our playground at the Daycare. The contractor got the permit from the city.
depends on the contractor. ask upfront. it could be up to you.
Look at your contract and see what it says. If you don't have a contract then ask the contractor but I'd get it in writing if he/she says they will. You don't want the consequences if one is not obtained.
Check with your township or boro or city where u live, some of them require the homeowner to get them since they are the property owner.
the home owner can pull his own permits as long as he has certified technician to do the work. Someone has to be held responsible for the quality of the work if the city or township is going to allow it, it has to be done to code, you can do the whole job and then have someone come in and put their tag on it... as long as its done to code of that area and the manufactures specifications and a cerfitied tag is on there,
but you can pull the permits all yourself.
Jamal
PS: Don't rely on anyone but yourself when it comes to this stuff. education is key! Go talk to the building department yourself and see your options don't forget who is paying for them to have a job! LOL..don't listen to the contractor that is the very last person you want to listen to!
Everything in wrighting the way you want it! And never pay up front for nothing exept the building permits.. inspector is there to make sure its done right, they are there for our protection... if your not expanding anything and just doing inside stuff you don't need the inspector or the permits but if your expanding the ouside of the building even by 1 inch or adding anything at all thenb you need permit... but your renovation if you keep 1 existing wall you don't have to go to new codes.. just standard of that house code... and area.. you really should do some research cause it can save you over 1/2 of the cost if you know what your talking about.. Contractor hopes your idiot so he can rake you over the coles.. your looking at lets say 1000 dollar job with 80 dollar permit easy you can do yourself with 100 dollar tag from certified mechanic if its needed... or you can pay him 4000 dollars for the same thing..if you have alot of money let the contractor do everything and that includes the permits, if you don't then do some homework.. hope it helps I been in residentail renovation and contruction for over 30 years.. anything is possible for the customer.
either can, depends on what your "contract" with him stated. if nothing then its your responsibility
If your concern is who's money is being spent, it doesn't matter. If the contractor gets the permit he will add it to your bill. If the contractor insists that you do it, I would wonder why they don't want their name on it if you know what I mean.
Sometimes depends on the area and local codes. Normally, a contractor needs to be licenced to pull a permit but a homeowner can pull one for their own house. In Florida, a concrete contractor was not permitted to pull my permit for a porch so I had to take him with me because I also had to show them drawings and explain how it would be built.
Without a doubt it is the contractors job.
Do not hire them without the proper license. If you do you could be taken for a long hard ride. If this contractor will not pull a permit it is for a reason
1- He/She does not have the license/bond/insurance
2- He/She does not have the $ to pay for the permit (which should throw up a red flag from the start
3- If He/She has a license it may not be for the job to be performed.
A word of advice..... Just say that you use a "handyman" as a contractor that has not the proper paperwork with the city/state. And just say that he/she asks you for some $ up front,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, You give it to them ... (good faith , trust , and all that garbage). When He/She never shows up to finish and you are out all the $ as the good faith up front money,,,,,,,,,,,,,you are OUT!!! And have no leg to stand on legally.
Know your contractor and His/her reputation, Ask for references, pictures, and most importantly "The proper paperwork". Be careful, there are many shysters out there.
the contractor usually pulls the permit.When I do a job that requires a permit, I pull it but the customer pays for it. My company charges a hundred dollars for a permit but they are usually only around 40 or 50 dollars so you may want to pull it yourself. If you have any doubts you should call your city's building inspections department
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