subject: Home Remodeling That Require Special Permits [print this page] House purchase is a big investmentHouse purchase is a big investment. Most home owners focus on increasing the real estate market value of their houses. Every one struggles to get a good offer of their houses in terms of rents or selling prices. This is the reason why most of the owners are going for home remodeling projects to raise its real estate market value.
By taking care of all the essentials repairs you can increase the presence of your house in the real estate market. Many repairs are Do -It -Yourself repairs and do not require official permits but some of them require it. These permissions may require a good amount of time and a bit of money too, which refrain owners from following all these legal procedures.
Repairs that requires permission
1. Structural alterations or repairs: Any such project that require change in its structure in or surrounding home, require permissions. Like repairing the balconies, decks or porches all these require permit of legal bodies. These permits are obtained by your contractor for you if the entire work is done by him.
2. Painting the exteriors: Even painting and decorating the house requires a legal permission from the higher authorities of your area.
3.Damp proofing of basements: Dampness is the major issue that is in the hit list of complaints from tenants. So it becomes really necessary to make the house damp free and, in order to make the whole repair hassle free taking legal permits are beneficial.
4.Plumbing and electrical repairs: Every single repair related to plumbing right from re- installation of drains, pipes and gutter guard require permissions. You may need a permit for almost all the plumbing and electricity renovations.
Why these permits are so important?
By applying for legal permits you tell people as well as legal bodies that all the standards and rules are being followed as per the requirements of the surrounding locality. And also that the entire project is safe as far as safety, health and business standards are concerned.
What if no application is filed for permits?
Possibly this can put you in a big trouble because if legal formalities are not done then home owner is held responsible. Any such action may cause unwanted costly delays in the construction projects and also the removal of present construction. At the time of selling the house if the permission papers are not present then bank have full authority to stop the sale. To fill a permit application you are required to go to the building department of your area. Permits are provided for every thing separately and if the project it under a contractor then the contractor will take the permits on your behalf. So following any illegal path can get you into trouble and can cost you a big amount of your savings.
Adding eye catching amenities to your house and repairing it thoroughly can add good real estate market value. This attracts potential customers to the house. But before starting any renovation consider the cost and other important aspects of the projects so that you can plan the project well.
