So you’re interested in doing that basement finishing project without pulling a permit, eh?

Well, before you decide to do, look at this…

Permits for basement finishing attempts are required by statute or ordinance almost everywhere. As a homeowner, if you are caught without a permit either during or after assembling your project, you may be fined at the very least. Even worse, you could be instructed to demolish all or areas of assembling your project to allow for inspections, and after that be expected to re-complete the project in just a certain time frame, despite money handy.

Aside from the doom and gloom, there are lots of very good reasons for finding a permit.

Number one, it may add significant value to your dwelling. I fully recognize this is also an argument against pulling a permit. Yes, the valuation of your property increases — meaning that your house taxes …