Memphis Remodel Permits

[James Little]

Closing on a house here soon that is going to need significant work. Scope of work will include: New roof & rear soffit, self contained HVAC unit, new supply plumbing (stolen copper), new cabinets, updated finishes in the kitchen & house, lots of drywall & paint, and maybe a new window here & there. I know I will have to have inspections for gas and electrical to have the power and a meter hooked back up. But what about the rest of the work? Do I pull one permit for the whole project or separate ones for roof, HVAC, and plumbing? Trying to keep this process as painless as possible and preferably I would want to pull the permit myself vs the subs doing it. How does this work with Memphis code?

Thanks,

James

[Stephen Rogers]

Hi James, 

Because Memphis code is not the easiest to work with most of the time, You will find that the contractor typically pulls the permit and should be there when the inspection happens so they can address any small concerns immediately. At least that is the way I had my contractors lined up when I worked for a PM company. 

Is this your first rehab?