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TiltonBB · 06-26-2014, 08:01 AM

A few years ago I had some winter damage to a piling. I contacted a local company and was quoted $1,200 for the permit and $500 to replace the piling.

I contacted DES and was told how to go through the permitting process using a PBN. (Permit by Notification) I completed the form myself, submitted it with a couple of pictures, and received a permit to do the repairs.

The entire permitting application process took less than 2 hours and by doing it myself I saved $1,200.

When money is no object it is fine to hire professionals to help you but for most of us saving a few dollars and learning something in the process is much better!

06-26-2014, 08:01 AM	#26
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 3,025 Thanks: 706 Thanked 2,208 Times in 940 Posts	Repair Permits A few years ago I had some winter damage to a piling. I contacted a local company and was quoted $1,200 for the permit and $500 to replace the piling. I contacted DES and was told how to go through the permitting process using a PBN. (Permit by Notification) I completed the form myself, submitted it with a couple of pictures, and received a permit to do the repairs. The entire permitting application process took less than 2 hours and by doing it myself I saved $1,200. When money is no object it is fine to hire professionals to help you but for most of us saving a few dollars and learning something in the process is much better!