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permit fees got me stuck - DIY or hire a pro?
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I'm kinda torn here... debating whether to handle permits myself to save some cash, or just bite the bullet and let a contractor deal with all the paperwork headaches. Curious what route you guys took and why?
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Went through this exact dilemma last year when we were restoring our old Victorian. At first, I figured I'd handle permits myself - how hard could it be, right? But honestly, the historical district guidelines were way more complicated than I expected. Ended up spending hours just trying to decode the paperwork and requirements... felt like I was chasing my tail half the time.
Eventually, I caved and let our contractor handle it. Yeah, it cost a bit extra, but it saved me a ton of stress and probably sped things up too. Still, I'm curious - are you dealing with historical or zoning restrictions at all? Because if it's straightforward stuff, DIY might be doable. But if you're in a similar boat to mine with historical preservation rules, I'd seriously consider letting someone else tackle that headache.
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