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Overheard a guy at the lumber yard say he never checks for permits on small jobs
I was picking up some plywood last Thursday and this contractor was telling his buddy he never pulls permits for anything under a 10k job, calling it a 'victimless crime'. It made my stomach drop because I've seen what happens when a deck fails. That shortcut puts the whole homeowner at risk, not to mention your license. Has anyone else had to deal with a mess from unpermitted work getting found out later?
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andrew_walker776mo ago
My neighbor's unpermitted deck collapsed, and the lawsuit cost him triple the repair.
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jade5406mo ago
Guess he learned the hard way about cutting corners?
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grant.sam6mo ago
Used to believe permits were just a cash grab for the city. Watching a friend's DIY addition get torn down by inspectors changed my view. The fines and forced rebuild wiped out his savings. Now I see it as cheap insurance against much bigger problems. Getting it done right the first time saves a ton of pain later.
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