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Depending on the size of your bathroom remodeling project, you may need to sign contracts with lenders, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. Should you? Yes. However, make sure you’ve read over and understand the terms of the contract. You may have total trust of a specific person you’re dealing with, but contracts typically are written in favor of the contractor. It just makes good sense to read contracts over and understand them before signing. Like it or not, larger remodeling projects require that you follow local building codes and pay for a building permit. Actually, it’s for your own good. Codes are standards and permits are a way of tracking remodeling done to a specific structure. An inspection is the physical review of a project by someone with knowledge of building codes and regulations. Remodeling Tips Who actually issues building permits for your residence? It may be a township, city, county, state, or no one. To find out, get the legal description of your home’s location (included on the paperwork you signed when you purchased the home) and take it to the local city or county. They can tell you who has jurisdiction. If they do, they also can tell you whether you need a building permit for your project. Permits typically aren’t required where there are no structural changes. Bathroom facelifts and some makeovers may not require a building permit. Check with your local authority.
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