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Washington DC Additions and Remodeling
Additions and Remodeling
Before beginning any home remodeling or addition project, you should check that your Washington, D.C. contractor is licensed, bonded, and insured. All Washington D.C. remodeling and addition contractors require a license to work on home improvement projects that exceed $300. You should also check your contractor's references and prior experience with home remodeling or addition projects similar to your own, as well as meet and learn about any subcontractors they will be working with. If you are building an addition onto your Washington, D.C. home you are required to obtain a building permit from Washington D.C.'s Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. Note that for many of these building regulations, you can obtain a waiver, but you must go through an extensive appeal and hearing process before you can obtain a permit for your home addition in this case.
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Washington DC City Facts
• Washington, D.C. requires contractors to have an insurance policy of $50,000 for injury in a single accident, $100,000 for multiple people in one accident, and $10,000 for property damage in an accident. They must also have a $5,000 surety bond with the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
• Washington, D.C. requires that every applicant for a building permit first complete an Environmental Impact Form (EIF) to determine possible environmental impacts of the project on the community.
• A Washington, D.C. permit for construction is required for new construction and foundations, additions, alterations and repairs of existing buildings, demolition, a retaining wall, fence, shed, garage, vault, signs, awnings, and interior layout of tenant spaces.