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14. Permit Is Not a Dirty Word: Why You Need It and What to Expect

14. Permit Is Not a Dirty Word: Why You Need It and What to Expect

Update: 2025-10-01
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Ready to renovate? Packed up, dogs sorted, couches wrapped — and then your contractor says the dreaded word: permit.

Don’t panic. In this episode of The Renovation Revolution, Alvaro Freites explains why permits protect you and your contractor, how skipping them can cost you double, and what to expect from the process.

Quick, honest, and with a dash of caficito — learn why permits are the MVP of your renovation playbook.

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14. Permit Is Not a Dirty Word: Why You Need It and What to Expect

14. Permit Is Not a Dirty Word: Why You Need It and What to Expect

Alvaro Freites