09/28/2026
Yes, permits are a pain. It’s not the cost of the permit but the multiple inspections that can slow a job down. But they are important. My current customer was told by the last contractor she hired that she didn’t need a permit for her bathroom remodel. This is how they left the plumbing. They took advantage of her and left this mess. If a contractor tells you, you don’t need a permit, or asks you to pull the permit (home owners can pull building permits) it’s a red flag.