DIY Interior Renovation Permits: A Homeowner’s Cautionary Tale of Administrative Hurdles
In today’s information-rich era, ‘DIY’ often seems like the ultimate solution. Many homeowners, encountering the term ‘simplified interior renovation’ on forums, start calculating: ‘If it’s called ‘simplified,’ the process must be easy. Why pay tens of thousands to an agency? I can just fill out the forms and submit them myself at the government office, saving money!’ This line of thinking is particularly common for renovation projects with tight budgets, as if labor can directly translate into financial savings.However, when these enthusiastic homeowners arrive at the building department counter, sweating and armed with hand-drawn floor plans, the cold reality often hits hard. ‘Sir, your drawings lack an architect’s seal.’ ‘Ma’am, this material certification requires a stamp from a qualified construction…