April 4, 2013
So you've decided to sell your house and you know there's a lot to do before the sign goes on the front lawn. Your real estate agent may suggest you declutter, clean and make minor repairs. They may also ask you to find all the paperwork regarding your nice basement renovation just in case someone asks. Everything was done by professionals but you didn't pull permits.
It is becoming increasingly important to make sure you have permits for all development (especially basement) and renovations (eg kitchens and bathrooms) in your home BEFORE you put your house on the market. More and more buyers (and insurance companies) are asking to see the permits before waiving conditions. SO what happens if you didn’t get permits when you developed your basement or renovated your home? Well in Calgary and Okotoks you contact a company like Equinox Electric. Here’s what they can do for you:
”By pulling a Concealed wiring permit we can permit electrical work previously completed, as long as we get it up to the current codes. “
Here’s how it works:
- First they inspect the previous work
- Then they will inform the client of the electrical code issues
- Then they explain how they intend to fix any issues and discuss a price
- They then come in at a convenient time and do the work discussed
- Last step, a city inspector comes in and checks that it meets the code requirements and signs off on the job
This is what impressed me about them: “Equinox Electric Ltd has been offering Concealed wiring permits for 2 years with 100% of those jobs passing inspection and getting the Stamp of approval from the city.”
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