Can a contractor replace a roof without a permit?

So if you don’t have a licensed contractor, you won’t be getting a building permit for roof replacement. That could be a big problem if a building inspector happens to notice your work. If an inspector sees that you are doing work without the required permit, they can order all work to stop until you get a permit.

Do you need a permit to reroof a house?

In some building jurisdictions you may be required to obtain a permit to repair or reroof a house and in another building jurisdictions no permit may be required. Small repairs, especially non-structural one, may fall in the category of maintenance.

How to properly close out a building permit?

In order to get a permit closure letter, you will need to have a final inspection on your home to ensure that all work completed as part of the permit was done to code at the time the permit was pulled through the buiding department.

When do you not need a building permit?

Usually, any work that costs over $10,000 will need a permit. However, if the work is minor enough, a permit may not be required. Building permits are issued by cities and counties, so the exact requirements and exceptions vary by city and county.

What happens if you don’t have a roofing permit?

The inspector can immediately shut down all roofing work and send the roofers packing until a permit is issued. What if the inspector arrives just as the last of your old roof is removed?

Can a general contractor get a building permit for a roof replacement?

A general contractor can also apply for a permit that covers their subcontractors. As we said above, only a licensed contractor can apply for a building permit. So if you don’t have a licensed contractor, you won’t be getting a building permit for roof replacement.