Philippines building permits.

So, you've decided to replace that boxy little deck with a big, multilevel beauty. There's no question that you feel it's a backyard change for the better. But what looks good to you may not pass muster with your neighbors--or with your city's Philippines building permits and zoning department.

The fact is that many of us avoid the building-permit Philippines building permits process as we make changes to our homes, fearing inspectors who might meddle with our plans and assessors who could raise our property taxes. Even though we like to think of our homes as our castles, it's still wise to apply for a building permit and work with the local building department for legal, safety, and insurance reasons.

Besides enjoying the peace of mind that comes from knowing your project meets safety and quality standards, you may also gain protection down the road. Without that building permit Philippines building permits and adherence to the corresponding inspection process, you may find yourself defending shoddy or unsafe work. For example, if you remodel a wall where there is plumbing, and then pipes break, the insurance company will likely do an inspection before paying for flood damage. If you can't show a permit for the work, you may not be covered. Having worked with a permit Philippines building permits also comes in handy when you sell your house, because real estate laws may require you to disclose whether all your remodeling changes met code.

In most communities, building permits are required by law for new homes and for a number of remodeling projects, including those listed in the box.

Work within local codes. A building permit Philippines building permits gives you or your contractor formal approval to start a construction project. But before applying for a permit, make sure the changes you'll make to your home are allowed by your community's building and zoning codes. Local building codes are based in part on standards set by regional code organizations, such as the Building Officials & Code Administrators (BOCA) or the Southern Building Code Congress International (SBCCI). These organizations work to ensure that homes are built and remodeled to meet reasonable safety requirements. They protect you and your home.

(For Manila and surrounding)

American Design Construction

#92 Ordoñez St. corner Maroon St.

Concepcion Dos, Marikina City

See website

(For Cebu, Bohol, Negros, Leyte)

ET & p Design & Construction
#888 Katugasan, Casili
Consolacion, Cebu

See website

(For Baguio and surrounding)

RA Gacoscos Construction
#99 Greenwater Village
Baguio City, Philippines

See website

(For Davao / Mindanao)

Raul G. Anuada (Realtor & Civil Engineer)
Unit 162, 16/F Landco PDCP Corporate Center
J.P. Laureal Ave., Bajada
Davao City

See website

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