Oh yeah did I mention permits?

It’s Philadelphia’s online tool that has tax records, deeds, permits, zoning, etc.

If so, it is probably best to start with a project that is a light rehab and does not require a permit/license.

I've found some points (quick Google) that show the requirements for permits, however I'm unclear as to WHEN.Before any demolition?

. $315k completeI have been having sticker shock and having looked for another company.I agree the permit department is slow.

You need to understand from purchase of real estate, permitting, materials costs, finding subs, etc.

I am assuming (happy to be corrected) that I would need to break it into several phases: structural study, possible strengthening of foundation, architectural drawings for additions on top of the back, and then permits and construction.With that I have a couple questions:1.

You will need building permits and inspections for new plumbing, water, drains, gas to appliances, electric, walls and a lot more. 

Zoning is all sorted, just need permits and drawings. - Carriage House needs a lot of work to convert buuut has a modern foundation meant for a two story house and roughed in plumbing.- Renos will take 3-4 months unless permits hold us up.- Property is in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

They more likely mean you need to know where you can and can't build, how deep your setbacks have to be, how much permits are going to be, does the city have funky ordinances that won't allow you to do what you want, what soil work do you have to do etc.