[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by Verchachi

Actually Go Concrete Designs can do both as I just found out. When I asked about permits and ARC approval (which I do not have yet) I was told that often there is no permit needed as it is considered improvements much like landscaping. As long as its not structural there is no permit needed. I have followed your postings relevant to this topic and I think they may be wrong based on your experience.

I found the same very misleading information about permits. I had 3 contractors out for quotes, and got different answers from all 3 regarding a permit for the driveway. I also got the wrong information from the Building permit department at Pinellas Plaza, as this is NOT a building permit. I was finally directed to the Public Works department (Bushnell), and was told I needed a permit because my expansion went all the way to the street. Now this maybe the cause for the differences in the replies, my neighbor did NOT need a permit because their expansion stopped several feet back from the street.

Since I have no idea of the type expansion you are doing, IMHO, I would make a call, there is NO cost, and all that happens is there is an inspection that is required BEFORE the concrete is poured.

Hope this helps.