Is your house too small?
Does it feel cramped and claustrophobic?
Are you looking to add another level or extend out of the back?
Create a new bedroom or enlarge an existing room?

Let Integrity Remodeling help with all your building needs. We can work closely with your architect or we can provide an architect for you.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Home renovations can potentially necessitate a building permit. This applies to larger construction projects and before work is started it is important to find out the applicable laws in your area.

Most major cities, such as New York, have standard building codes, which apply throughout the area. All construction done will need to adhere to a uniform building code, only varying if a property is a residential dwelling or a commercial building. However, some smaller, more rural municipalities have very specific building codes exclusive to their own geographical area.

While this might sound complicated, it is not a difficult obstacle in the process. All of the information can be obtained by contacting your local building department. These officials are the ones who can tell you definitely if your work requires a permit. It is always best to start there.

There are various categories of renovation types that homeowners may wish to do which could affect the necessity of acquiring a permit. Major additions or renovations that will change the occupancy of the dwelling, i.e. from a two-family to a three-family home; renovations that change the building type from residential to commercial; renovations that change the building's egress (access to the nearest public or private roadway.) This type of large-scale renovation usually needs to have a permit.

There are also renovations which do not change the actual occupancy or type of building, but that require multiple forms of work, such as plumbing and construction work. Adding an enclosed porch or an outside deck may fall into this category. Finally, there are minor alterations like curb cuts or fences. Regarding this type of work, it is important to ascertain if a permit is required in your area. Work such as replacing plumbing fixtures, installing cabinets, plastering and painting are considered cosmetic and do not require a permit.