DCRA new roof permit
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Anonymous
| I just called them up and they said I don’t need a permit to replace my roof unless work is being done inside the house ... but outside the house — for the roof — no permit required. DCRA told me this. This can’t be true, right? New to DC. Bought a house that needs a 1000 sq foot roof replaced. |
Anonymous
| When we were replacing there was a permit requirement but there was no inspection associated with it. My roofer told me he would be happy to get it if I want it but it is basically just a tax as no one will come check their work anyway. We skipped it. |
Anonymous
My roofer said they don’t do the permits anymore. With Covid it’s all online, but he also said that after 24 years of this, don’t waste out money and time. He said if an inspector were to come by, he’d tell him they were repairing, not replacing. |
Anonymous
Did you have a large roof where neighbors could see you doing the work? If a neighbor tattles it could cost you a few grand if an inspector could catch you in the act. Anyone else skip the permit? |
Anonymous
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We just got a new roof in late July and our roofer definitely got a permit - it happens to be sitting on the desk in front of me - $257.55.
Your roofer is making the probably sound bet that there is a low likelihood of someone calling DCRA but it isn't much money and if you get a stop work order it will be a hassle to deal with so not sure why you wouldn't get a permit. There are some requirements that some old roofs don't meet so the roofer could be trying to cut corners on that by making sure the city never checks the work. |
Anonymous
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You don’t need a permit for replacement in kind
https://dcra.dc.gov/node/1408621 |