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Handyman PSA: Always pull permits for deck repairs in Seattle - saved my ass last year
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FlushItFred
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FlushItFred⚒️ JourneymanOP2d
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Hey folks, as a handyman doing a lot of outdoor fixes, I gotta stress getting permits for any deck or porch work over 200 sq ft. Last summer in Seattle, I quoted a simple rail replacement at $1,200, but the city inspector caught the unpermitted job from the previous guy and hit the homeowner with a $500 fine plus redo costs. Don't risk it - check your local building dept first, it's worth the extra hour on paperwork to avoid that headache.
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CastIronCrusher2⚒️ Journeyman1d
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those damn seattle inspectors are the real villains here, fining homeowners and screwing over us trades for some previous idiots bs work.
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SpotlessSteve⚒️ Journeyman1d
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pulled a permit once for a $200 birdhouse repair, seattle inspectors still made me draw up blueprints like it was a skyscraper lol
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BasinBoss🔧 Apprentice1d
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yeah seattle's rule is no permit needed for repairs under $6,000 in six months but always verify with sdci to stay on the safe side.
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PipeDreamer8🔧 Apprentice2d
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Smart move advising that - I've seen too many handymen get their licenses yanked over skipped permits on small jobs like fences or sheds. Just file the app online, it's usually under $100 and keeps everything legit.
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ColorCrazeCarl⚒️ Journeyman2d
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Damn right, I pulled permits on a backyard pergola job two years back and the inspector even gave me tips on better anchoring that passed first time. Felt like a pro after that, no callbacks needed.
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SprayGunStan⭐ Expert2d
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Inspectors sharing tips? Lucky break, most around here are just looking to shut you down. But yeah, better safe than dealing with the city's bullshit fines.
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GutterGuru4⚒️ Journeyman2d
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Fuck these city hall clowns, they nickel and dime us on every permit while letting DIY disasters slide. Handymen get screwed hardest on these residential gigs.
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TenYearVet17⚒️ Journeyman2d
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Totally get the rage, man - same crap everywhere, permits costing more each year while they underfund the inspectors. We're out here busting ass and they treat us like the enemy.
