Can I Repair a Foundation Without a Permit?
So it’s time to repair your home’s foundation. Maybe you’re looking to sell, refinance, or just get a new appraisal of your home’s value. Now that you’ve shopped around and gotten some quotes for potential foundation repairs you may be asking yourself
Do these repairs really need a permit? The answer is yes!
It’s imperative that your foundation repairs be completed with an engineer certified plan and properly permitted by your city. Here are a few reasons why city permitted repairs are the only repair option you should consider.
Only permitted repairs will increase your home value
Only work with a valid structural permit can be included in the appraisal value of your home. If you’re trying to sell your home or even just get a new appraisal, only repairs with documented permits can be included in that valuation. Don’t let your foundation repairs be un-permitted. All Sure Safe repairs are permitted and approved by the city, which means your home’s value will increase with the repairs and improvements made.
Avoid trouble selling your home
If you’re planning on selling your home, or even selling right now, the foundation is one of the first things any inspector will check. If they notice any repairs you can bet they’re going to ask for documentation and permits to show who did the work, when it was completed, and if it was city approved. Any unpermitted work can lead to the loss of a sale, or more expenses for you as you try to appease the buyer.
As part of any home sale there are disclosures about repairs that legally must be made to potential buyers. That means you’ll have to inform them about any unpermitted repairs, which they can then use as leverage over you in buying, or even use to pursue money or legal action after the sale. Don’t make the mistake of accepting a lower bid if that bid doesn’t include a city approved permit. It’ll save you time, hassle, and money in the long run.
City-permitted work is safe work
If a contractor is telling you that the work doesn’t need a permit just because it’s a small repair that’s should be a big red flag. Don’t work with these contractors! They’ll use these tactics to undercut other bids but they don’t have your best interests at heart. City permits exist for a reason. Along with documenting increased home value, they ensure the foundation repair work being done is both safe (up to code) and effective. At Sure Safe, the safety of our customers is our top priority, which is why we always have city permitted and approved foundation repair plans.
Sure Safe repairs can increase your home value more than the cost of repairs
Sure Safe specializes in foundation modernization repairs. If you own a vintage home, or a home with an older foundation, Sure Safe repairs can bring your foundation up to current standards and in the process increase the value of your home by more than the costs of repair. If you’re considering foundation repair, contact us today to find out if modernizing your foundation is the right choice for your home.
