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Do I Need a Permit to Remodel in Middle Tennessee?
Cosmetic updates often need no permit, but structural, electrical, plumbing and additions usually do. Here is how to find out.
Call us today615-431-3789Cosmetic updates often need no permit, but structural, electrical, plumbing and additions usually do. Here is how to find out.
It depends on the work and the place
Rules vary by city and county. Painting, flooring and swapping cabinets often need no permit, while moving walls, adding circuits, changing plumbing and building additions usually do.
HOA approvals are separate
If your neighborhood has an association, you may need approval for exterior changes, decks and fences even when the city does not require a permit. Approvals take time, so ask early.
What a permit package includes
Drawings that show the work, dimensions and materials, a site plan for additions and sometimes engineering for beams or larger spans. We prepare these and submit them for you.
Inspections are part of the process
Permitted work is inspected at key stages, such as framing and rough-in, before walls close. We schedule inspections so they do not hold up the work.
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