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Originally Posted by TiltonBB
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!
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You are correct there is a high cost to engineering studies and in some cases they may not be necessary. Just because you want (or think you need) to own 5 boats at a time, does not mean the state is going to say; yeah that sounds really cool, have at it!
It just makes me shake my head when homeowners say, this is not allowed or that can't be true, when in fact projects that far exceed the written guidelines are being built all the time.