The popularity of home improvement television shows has skyrocketed, misleading many homeowners into believing do-it-yourself (DIY) Washington DC Whole House Remodeling are the way to go. Understandably, homeowners are looking for ways to save money, and DIY projects can often look appealing to those on a tight budget. 

Unfortunately, DIY home additions or Whole House Remodeling are often a complete failure when owners are not realistic about the skills and expertise that are needed to complete the project effectively and safely. If you’re thinking about doing a DIY project, make sure to consider the following risks that could arise when completing a home addition without a professional.

You Don’t Have the Right Skills.

You should evaluate your skills and decide if there are tasks involved that could potentially put you or others in danger. Electrical work, plumbing, HVAC, and AC are all areas of work that should be left to a professional. Professional contractors have experience and skills, and if certain elements are not completed correctly, you could be seriously injured, or the results could be deadly. 

You Don’t Have the Right Tools.

The overall cost of the job should be considered too. If you need to purchase tools to complete the job, be sure to make a list and estimate the cost. Again, a professional contractor will most likely have the required tools and the cost of using these tools will be included in the cost of labor. In addition, consider the time you will need to devote to completing the job. Are you going to have to take off work? If so, how much money in lost wages is going to accrue?

You Don’t Have the Right Licenses.

Research for contractor with appropriate skills and licensing.  Following this link  https://dlcp.dc.gov/service/professional-licensing you can do a quick search and verify if a contractor   A skilled professional as Elite Contractors Services Inc has necessary licenses and Insurance to perform and complete the home additions or Whole House Remodeling in the District.

You Don’t Have the right permit.

Research and identify your local building codes Whole House Remodeling and Home Additions specially in Washington DC area are often require permits as a protection to homeowner and the community.

DIY Whole House Remodeling and Illegal Construction in Washington DC.

DCRA website shows the definition of Illegal Construction as it is a work that is done without the permit When permit is required. Some people may have a permit, but the work done is beyond of the scope of limitation of what that permit have and is considered illegal Construction.

one way to spot illegal construction. Look and see if there is a posted permit on the property , typically those permit are going to be especially for projects where the people owned the property is not occupied , it is easy to go up just like you are going to drop off a letter and read what the scope of that permit is there is a section of the permit that give you an idea what that permit is supposed to do.

Is in the front of a property that you that you believe is construction going on It is a requirement on a regulation that you must post your building permits either your trade permits which would include your mechanical permit Electrical permit Plumbing permits All your pyramids must be visibly seen Either the public way or in street of the front of the house or wherever the work is occurring.

Call 311

202-442-STOP

DCRA 1100 4ths street SW inspection department 4Th floor

https://dob.kustomer.help/contact/illegal-construction-inspection-request-form-SJLMTS2PD

Why should i report illegal construction

• Permits are there for a very good reason, they protect that property owner, and they protect anyone who is going to purchase that property.
• Permit trigger inspections, if there is not permit, there is not inspection.
• Inspections ensure public and community safety.
• You Don’t Have the Right Licenses and Permits.

A small project, like ripping up carpet and laying peel-and-stick flooring is a job you can likely perform yourself without any requirement for special skills and equipment. Other projects, though, like replacing windows, adding electrical wiring, and installing a new HVAC unit, Building and a Home Addition will require the assistance of a professional contractor. 

Are in the look for a license reliable Contractor who can take on your Whole House Remodeling, call now 703-813-1768 and schedule your free estimate.