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Ever heard someone talk about permits not being pulled? Or has it happened to you? Major work on your home should almost always have a permit pulled with Pike Peak Regional Building Department. Permits are an important part of a quality installation and are legally required. Keep reading to find out more!
Some permits must be pulled by a licensed contractor, others may be pulled by the homeowner if they are completing the work. Permits can be purchased in person, over the phone or online through Pikes Peak Regional Building Department. The permit must be opened before work begins on your project. After the work is completed, an inspection will need to be scheduled to ensure all of the work was done to code. The cost of a permit varies depending on your project.
An inspection can be scheduled for any day Monday-Friday. The inspector may arrive at any time that day, but you are able to track their progress online at pprbd.org . The inspector will check out your project and ensure all codes were followed. If there has been a change in code or if a mistake as made the inspector will explain what corrections need to be made and a new inspection must be scheduled after corrections are made to close the permit.
The biggest problem with permits usually occurs when the house is being sold. Most buyers realtors will ask that all work done on the house is permitted. This protects the buyer in case any installs or construction were done improperly. If permits weren’t pulled at the time of the install, it may be difficult to locate the installing company or expensive repairs may be required to bring the project up to code to pass inspection.
Absolutely! We pull permits on every install and ensure they are closed. If you have any questions about permit or installations feel free to contact us!
Buying a new home is a very exciting time and stressful time. Most people do their due diligence and hire a home inspector. Home inspectors often know a little about a lot of things and will create reports for you recommending when something may require the attention of a trained professional. Often this report is given to the seller to hire someone for inspection repair or replacement. This means that the repairs and inspections are being done by a company who is working for the seller and their recommendations may not be in your best interest. This is where having a buyers HVAC inspection comes in.
The most common request from a home inspector is a “furnace cleaning.” For us, this translates to a furnace tune up. During a tune-up we will examine the entire furnace, do a light cleaning, tighten any loose wires or bolts and clean the sensors. We will provide recommendations based on our findings. Often furnaces are well maintained and have zero concerns, but sometimes major repairs are needed. These recommendations can easily be hidden from the buyer by providing a receipt for the cleaning without knowing what recommendations a technician made.
It is your right as the buyer to have your own examination. We highly recommend having at minimum an independent inspection/certification. It is always best to err on the side of caution and we can help you to make sure that you are negotiating with all the information you need to close on the house of your dreams with needed repairs included, or at least not unexpected.
To schedule a tune-up call our office at 719-551-2232 or schedule online here
