Building permits can take a huge chunk of the timeline of a renovation, especially when you’re working on a project that makes a significant change in a property. At Fabling Built, we have a clear understanding of the permitting process for every type of project, which allows us to get things going sooner.

Listen now to learn more about the importance of building permits and how we get them processed at Fabling Built to create a great experience from the very beginning!

Key Talking Points of the Episode

[00:00] Introduction

[01:53] What is a building permit?

[02:50] What are permits and inspections for?

[04:15] What is the job of an inspector on a construction site?

[06:12] What challenges have we encountered with inspectors?

[07:47] Why do we need to comply with building codes?

[09:00] What types of projects require permits?

[11:14] How can a building permit help trades get theirs?

[12:17] What challenges did we face in the permitting process in 2020?

[13:56] How did we navigate the permit issues we had during COVID?

[15:27] How do we deal with unreasonable inspectors?

[18:57] How do the inspection and permitting processes benefit homeowners?