If you are planning some home improvements in the near future, you are advised to consult with the city office before spending time or money on a planned project. If you do not get the proper permissions and / or checks as needed, it may end up costing you a lot more.
Finishing or repairing a basement is an overall improvement made by many homeowners in our area. In the end, most new homes do not have a finished basement, if you do not agree and did not indicate this with the developer during the purchase and construction. These projects often include the addition of electrical, plumbing, plasterboard, and other functions, such as a gas fireplace or wood stove, which may require inspections at different stages of completion. In many cases, you will also need final approval and work permit when the work is completed.
Security aside, when you buy your next home, you will not feel more comfortable knowing that improvements have been made to codes and have been checked by relevant experts, and also not made dangerously by someone flying in the middle of their pants?
The potential cost of not obtaining your permits and checks may be presented at any time, and you may be forced to disassemble the project for checks or, in some cases, completely remove this improvement. Even if the repair is not visible to the city, the lack of permits and inspections may return to haunt you later when you are trying to sell your house. Often you will be asked to provide proof of building permits, rental permits and inspection documents as a condition of sale.
Fences, decks, asphalt access roads, pools and other improvements also require the permission and blessing of the city before you begin.
View an article from the globe and mail on this topic:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/home-cents/renovating-without-a-permit-a-costly-mistake/article1711957/
Here are some useful links and numbers:
Wasaga Beach Planning Department: (705) 429-3847 planning@wasagabeach.com
Wasaga Beach Construction Department: (705) 429-1120 building@wasagabeach.com
