Permit requirements vary from locality to locality depending on what is being done.
Putting a roof on with out a permit.
If you re patching over a certain portion of your roof the scope of.
In the worst case you could be ordered to remove any work that was done without the necessary permit for roof replacement.
In other words you could be required to completely rip up your brand new roof.
Permits can be obtained through the appropriate municipal office.
A permit is a sure way to avoid avoidable inconvenience.
If they are doing less than that chances are you don t need a permit for roof replacement anyway.
You or your contractor could also face a fine for performing work without a permit.
Making any major changes that alter the footprint of your home requires a permit including additions decks certain fences.
Pulling a roofing permit is an added insurance that your roofing job will be done by the book the city codebook that is.
To make it sure you are meeting proper code and city directions you will need a permit.
Small repairs especially non structural one may fall in the category of maintenance.
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.
You probably know that you need a permit to install a new roof but in some cases you may need one for roof repairs as well.