In the worst case you could be ordered to remove any work that was done without the necessary permit for roof replacement.
Putting a roof on with out a permit.
If you re patching over a certain portion of your roof the scope of.
Small repairs especially non structural one may fall in the category of maintenance.
You or your contractor could also face a fine for performing work without a permit.
A permit is a sure way to avoid avoidable inconvenience.
In other words you could be required to completely rip up your brand new roof.
In some building jurisdictions you may be required to obtain a permit to repair or reroof a house and in another building jurisdictions no permit may be required.
If they are doing less than that chances are you don t need a permit for roof replacement anyway.
To make it sure you are meeting proper code and city directions you will need a permit.
Permits can be obtained through the appropriate municipal office.
Typically any contractor who will be doing more than 2 500 worth of work requires a license.
Pulling a roofing permit is an added insurance that your roofing job will be done by the book the city codebook that is.
Making any major changes that alter the footprint of your home requires a permit including additions decks certain fences.
Permit requirements vary from locality to locality depending on what is being done.