Also if this property is on septic that also can throw a wrench into the ability to call a space "a bedroom" as septic systems are sized and permitted based on the bedrooms.

While I would like to add an ADU  I do not have the time for the permitting process.

Market being hot helped and no permits to deal.

Some of them even walk off the job, even after they pull permits and are technically responsible for the work.  

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Also your permitting process, type or land, grade of land, if underpinning is required will all play a factor into your cost. 

We’ve seen this issue cause otherwise wonderful new builds to sit on the market because it just doesn’t work with peoples furniture. 

We rarely have issues, but it seems like such a small investment in time and money to take one day to verify. 

We move fast and we permit. 

A permit was was pulled in 2019 to close out violations as the remarks indicate the home was renovated without permits.