When maintaining or upgrading your home, it’s crucial to complete all repairs and modifications with the proper permits. This is not only essential for homeowners planning to stay long-term, but it becomes even more critical when it’s time to sell. Home repairs completed without a permit can complicate the selling process, potentially delaying transactions or even lowering your home’s value.

The Importance of Permits
Building permits are official approvals from local government agencies that allow you or your contractor to proceed with construction or remodeling projects. These permits ensure your project complies with local standards for land use, zoning, and construction. These regulations exist to protect the safety of current and future occupants and to safeguard the environment.

Skipping the permit process can lead to serious consequences. Homeowners risk fines and may need to secure retroactive permits, which can be expensive and time-consuming. More importantly, unpermitted work may not meet current safety standards, creating significant risks for those living in the home.

Code Changes and Compliance
Building codes change over time to include new safety and energy efficiency standards. What may have been compliant a decade ago could now be outdated or unsafe. Many homeowners discover this only when they face the need to sell or further renovate their property.

For example, older electrical systems may not meet today’s energy demands or may lack important safety features like ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) in kitchens and bathrooms. If these systems were installed without a permit, the homeowner might be unaware of their deficiencies until it’s time to sell the home or make further changes.

Dealing with Unpermitted Repairs
If you discover unpermitted work on your property, whether done by you or previous owners, you can take several steps to address the issue:

• Assessment and Inspection: Hire a qualified inspector or contractor to assess the work and determine if it meets current codes. This will guide whether the work needs to be redone or if you can apply for a retroactive permit.
• Retroactive Permitting: If possible, apply for retroactive permits to bring the work up to code. This might involve reopening walls, redoing parts of the project, and passing inspections.
• Disclosure: When selling your home, full disclosure is essential. Let potential buyers know about any unpermitted work and the steps you’ve taken to resolve it. This helps build trust and avoids legal issues.
• Corrective Work: Sometimes, you may need to correct or redo the unpermitted work to ensure safety and compliance.

Mastiff Home Buyers: Your Partner for Unpermitted Work
At Mastiff Home Buyers, we understand the stress and frustration that come with unpermitted repairs when selling a home. We offer a straightforward solution for homeowners in this situation: we buy houses as-is, including those with work done without proper permits. By choosing us, you avoid dealing with retroactive permitting or code compliance.

We handle the necessary assessments and bring the property up to code, offering a hassle-free solution. Whether your home has minor unpermitted repairs or more significant renovations, Mastiff Home Buyers is here to make the process smooth and stress-free.

Contact Us Today

If you own a property that has undergone un-permitted modifications or needs repairs, don’t let it become a headache. Contact Mastiff Home Buyers at (816) 750-5325 or fill out our online form. Let us take the burden off your shoulders and handle the complexities so that you can move forward with ease. Remember, when it comes to real estate, you have options, and we’re here to provide the solutions you need.