Squads responsible for the Building Code Enforcement have an eye on the owners or running by executing the work without a permit, including those under construction consultants. These "advisors" from interfering harm licensed contractors and...
Municipalities and / or counties in Florida have squads responsible for the enforcement of the building code. These patrols targeting self‐construction, execution of work by an unlicensed person and work without a license. Their weapon: the...
When buying a property, watch out! Here are two cases that I have witnessed. A real estate broker from Montreal acquires and retains the services of a contractor to rebuild the bathroom. The architect chosen to execute the plans realizes that major...
Florida laws are tough on people who retain the services of contractors or workers without a license and insurance. In fact, under Section 455.228 statutes of Florida an information may lead to a fine of up to $ 5 000 for the one who does the work and...
The renovation market of Florida is infiltrated by so‐called advisors in building who operate without license or insurance. These persons may trick you large sums of money for work to be done illegally by workers over which you have no control and...
Highland Beach is a quiet town located between Boca Raton and Delray Beach along the Intracoastal which has, however, a thighter administration abour building permit. A builder from Montreal has learned : the work carried out six years ago nearly cost...
Did you know that the government of Florida offers up to $25 000 reward to anyone who reports a building contractor who performs work without a Workers Comp for its employees and its subcontractors for which must obtain an exemption if they are...
Transformed replace this bath by a shower, change for halogen bulbs, moving the air conditioning system; all these small additions, using « Why Not » expression will create new delays and the delivery times. Obviously, before the start of...
Few renovations do not require a permit. The violence of the natural elements explain this rigorous rules enforce by authorities. Hurricanes Andrew (1992), Katrina and Wilma (2005) revealed numerous flaws about the strength of the materials used and...
Eight‐step to set a timetable for the planned renovation project. 1) Foresee a realistic budget estimates for a total renovation or whether to proceed with phase setting our priorities. In case of total renovation, provide another location where...