We just got our roof redone last month, and I learned something kinda surprising. I always assumed the roofing company would automatically take care of all the permits needed, you know, since they're the pros and all. But turns out that's not always the case.
Our neighbor across the street was telling me how he got hit with a fine last year because his roofer didn't pull any permits before starting work. He had no clue until the city inspector showed up mid-job and asked to see paperwork. Talk about awkward...and expensive. 😬
Anyway, after hearing that story, I double-checked with our contractor before they started. They said they usually handle permits as part of their service, but apparently some companies leave it up to homeowners to figure out. Seems like something you'd wanna be clear on upfront, right? Especially since fines and delays can really add up.
Made me curious—does this vary by state or city? Or is it more about individual contractors and their policies? I never thought much about permits before this whole roofing adventure, but now I'm wondering what other home projects might have similar hidden responsibilities lurking around.
Has anyone else run into this kind of thing with roofing or other home improvements?
