Is your basement dark and unattractive? Is it cold and—worst of all—moldy? If you answered yes to at least one of these questions, you are encouraged to visit PLANit BUILDERS, an Edmonton basement development company to see what we can do for you. In the event that you would like to renovate your basement on your own, then you might want to read this article before doing anything else.
If you live in Edmonton, then it is imperative for you to be aware of your local building codes in order to avoid legal trouble. Unless you have a development permit, you are not allowed to do any kind of advanced development work on your basement. This includes changing the size of your walls, general structural work and an overall construction value that is worth more than $5,000. You can find more information about what development permits involve and what you need to do before applying for one on the city of Edmonton’s official website.
Light renovations do not require a development permit. Examples of such light renovations include roof replacement, carpet replacement, and retiling. Also keep in mind that a development permit does not encompass any other type of renovations that often go hand in hand with basement development. If you are thinking of doing electrical or mechanical work, you are highly encouraged to read more about what their respective permit entails.
To give you peace of mind, educate yourself on your local building codes—or better yet, call PLANit BUILDERS today. Building development does not have to be a headache. Sometimes it’s better to leave it to professionals.