The Importance of Pulling Permits for Plumbing Work

So you made the decision to sell your house, and to save some money, you did a lot of the plumbing work yourself. Now you’ve got yourself a buyer and it’s smooth sailing, right?

Wrong.

Now you’re going to run into the major stumbling block that a lot of sellers have run into. If you didn’t pull the proper permits for the plumbing work you did, you’re going to have to call a licensed plumber to come in and inspect the work. And if the work wasn’t done properly according to the Massachusetts Plumbing Code, you’re going to have to have it done all over again by a professional. So much for saving some cash.

There’s a mistaken belief that if you have a building permit, you can fix or upgrade the plumbing yourself. It’s not true. You have to pull a separate plumbing permit to make renovations, additions, removals, or changes of any kind. And don’t think as a homeowner you can pull the plumbing permit yourself. In Massachusetts, only a licensed plumber can do that.

And money concerns aside, attempting plumbing projects yourself can be incredibly dangerous. You could accidentally tap a gas line. You could wind up filling your home with deadly carbon monoxide. You could cross connections between potable (safe for drinking) water and contaminated water (used for heating systems).

Don’t risk it. Plumbers protect the health and safety of the community! Call a licensed professional for all your plumbing needs, and rest easy that everything was done properly and legally the first time around.

AAA Plumbing and Heating are experts when it comes to plumbing and heating needs. Based in Danvers, Massachusetts, AAA Plumbing and Heating handle all aspects of bathroom remodeling and fixture replacement, installations, and general plumbing repairs, and also install and repair water heaters, storage tanks, gas stoves, and more. Contact AAA Plumbing and Heating today!

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