Foundation repair in Green Bay starts with working out what has actually moved. A block wall pushing in at mid height, a porch corner that has dropped, or a crack that is wider at one end than the other all point to structural work, not a cosmetic patch. Tell us what you're seeing and an independent contractor who works in Green Bay can contact you to set up an inspection.
What Green Bay's permit chart says
On the city's "Do I Need a Permit?" page, the only work left out of the general permit requirement is purely cosmetic, like painting or new flooring [1]. Its chart marks both "House Alterations (Structural)" and "Basement Alterations" as needing a permit [1].
Who pulls it depends on who lives there. An owner who currently lives at the property can get permits and do their own work, but every rental property needs a licensed contractor to pull the permit and perform the work [1]. If you own a rental duplex, that rules out doing it yourself.
The same page says a remodel of a building in a regulated floodplain may require an itemized list of improvements so the city can check federal and state requirements [1].
Questions for a Green Bay contractor
- Which line on the city's chart does my job fall under?
- Will you pull the permit, and is the fee in your price?
- If the house is a rental, are you the licensed contractor named on the permit?
The statewide rules on contractor credentials, footing depth and Diggers Hotline apply here too, and the cost guide covers national price ranges.
FAQ
Do I need a permit for foundation repair in Green Bay?
Plan on it. Structural house alterations and basement alterations are both listed as permit work [1]. The Inspections line on that page is 920-448-3300 [1].
Nearby
De Pere, Bellevue. All service areas.
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Sources
- City of Green Bay, "Do I Need a Permit?". https://www.greenbaywi.gov/977/Do-I-Need-a-Permit