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Originally Posted by ken0042
With respect to the permit/no permit debate- let me add the single most important reason for getting one- resale.
Let's say 5 years from now you are looking to sell, and it happens to be a bit of buyer's market. You accept a good offer based on an inspection. Now the inspector finds the basement never had it's permits pulled, and the buyer wants thousands off to get it back up to code.
Never mind the insurance
Never mind the fact that its a good idea to have somebody else double check your work on "things that can start fires."
Yes, it's a hassle. Yes, it will add a few dollars to your monthly tax bill. But I still think it's a good idea.
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I never bothered with one when I did my last basement and had no problems selling the place either. Electricity is so easy as has been said. Seems like the scary part but it's beyond easy. Plumbing is where I drew the line. I got an apprentice guy in who was way less than the going rate and paid cash as well. Offering cash is the way to go. Plenty of guys around these days that will do stuff for cash while they look for their next job. I'd skip the permit.