03-07-2013, 05:31 AM
Considering the fact that incorrectly done electrical work can burn your house down, and the insurance company will inspect the remnants of the wiring to see if the wires are dated later than the last electrical permit pulled (and then refuse to cover the damage), I think it is absolutely crazy to do this kind of work without a properly licensed contractor. Sure, the chances are not that high of something like that happening, but the probability is definitely not zero, and the money saved from using a fly by night "contractor" is a pittance.
There's also a fair chance that the inspector will slap a "stop work" order on you. I've had that happen on work that I thought didn't need a permit. Fun, fun, fun!....NOT!!
There's also a fair chance that the inspector will slap a "stop work" order on you. I've had that happen on work that I thought didn't need a permit. Fun, fun, fun!....NOT!!