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Oh please don't misunderstand, the permit comment was completely in my DIRECT opinion. I did in no way insinuate that Firm Built Construction does or will do work without a permit.
What I meant is THAT from my direct experience as a home owner of 10 years and experience building a garge in maple ridge is most horsesh-t. Let me explain;
As I was applying for an electrical permit at the city I witnessed an inspector and what looked and sounded like three contractors talk about a basement being finished. Inspector asks" what happened to that basement I looked at", contractor says "I completed it for cash and I'll take a permit out later". I stopped their conversation and questioned them, they all gave a little laugh and went back to talking... Wtf So because you're a contractor you have more rights then me? Ha! Don't think so, everyone makes mistakes and everyone can cut corners wether you're a contractor or not.
Another good one, 27 houses going up right beside me. Developer cuts two tree on my side of the fence and leaves the stumps. Developer blows off any concerns or comments I have. I go to the city and ask about property lines, counter person says "hire a surveyor". I mention all my recent permit fees and the hoops I jump through to complete my garage which I mostly built with my hands and my six year old son, and she says "go talk to a lawyer, we don't have jurisdiction in your yard.".
Soooo I can only assume that our fees mean crap and there is no help when you need it.
Most construction is really a whole lot of common sense and of course following code.
Permits do protect homeowners ONLY if contractors don't have special arrangements or friendships with inspectors.
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