All Forum Posts by: John Weidner

Hey just telling you how it works in the real world of building houses. 

Licenses get traded around all the time.  

Yes - been discussed several times on the forum.   

It's a painless process 

these roofers share each other's licenses all the time actually all the trades do.  Chances are he has a buddy that owes him a favor or he can pay someone to use their license.  This is reality and how it works.   

I would tell him he needs to figure out a way to get it permitted maybe he has a buddy with license who can pull the permit and he can sub under him.  FYI -Lots of cities don't require a permit for roofing

Other option is just pull it as a homeowner like he suggested.   No reason to get all jacked up and call a lawyer when you already paid 70% better to try and work with the guy 

@Art Maydan

You can tell if there is a meter by looking at the service line in the basement

You are probably on an unmetered account and pay a flat fee

You can put a meter on the property by submitting application on line however it will be a building meter not separate meters per unit

Most landlords in Chicago include the water in the rent but I can tell you from personal experience it can get expensive.  

send me a message I've got a few guys I can pass on

this is about a 30 min $200 fix for a roofer.  

first - buyer beware

Second - sq footage is prob based on exterior measurement 

@Ricky Beliveau

Looks good and nice finishes.  Nice #'s 

I don't recommend.  

Finish the house, stage it, then put it on the market.  Do NOT let any potential buyers in if you can avoid it.   Make sure your finishes, floor plan and price are inline.   It's usually 1 of those 3 why houses don't sell quick