Risks of skipping the Building Permit Process

You may be tempted, as a homeowner or a contractor, to skip the Building Permit process in Los Angeles County. You may want to save the money or the time but, skipping the Building Permit will cost you more of both, possibly exponentially more.

Why? Because a Building Permit is technically a legal document and the penalties for not obtaining the proper Building Permit in Los Angeles County are significant and far reaching. From monetary fines, to being forced to tear down what was built without a permit, to devaluing the property, to civil and even criminal proceedings.

In addition to a Building Permit, the project might also require additional electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits depending on the scope of the project.

For homeowners, it is beneficial to have the Contractor hired for the job to pull the Building Permit. They understand all the complicated requirements of the Department of Building and Safety that must be included in the permit to get it approved in a timely manner. Mistakes on a permit application can delay a job, costing both time and money.

For Contractors, the Building Permit process may be a hassle but it protects you legally and can help keep you from ending up facing disciplinary action from the CSLB, civil penalties and you end up having to obtain the permit anyway.

Obtaining a Building Permit can be a time-consuming process. This is why PermitPickup.com is such a helpful service. Obtaining all the information required for the permit and filing it with the proper Dept of Building and Safety. If the permit is obtained the same day, it will be delivered by the next business day, straight to the Contractor’s office. If return trips are required, the permit will be delivered the next business day after it is obtained.

Save time sitting in traffic, waiting in line and filling out forms. Whether you’re a Contractor, Architect, Real Estate Agent or Homeowner, PermitPickup.com can help you obtain Building Permits in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura Counties.

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