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Home  News Public Works News A Message from the Building Inspector
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It is that time of year when we start doing all the things that were planed over the long winter. With the interest rates being at an all time low it is a great time to put on that addition that you wanted. The garage to keep the family car in top condition and out of the weather. The refreshing dips in the new pool. How about the bar-b-q, on that deck, you envisioned, when the relatives come over. There is also the shed to hold the various items scattered in all the nooks and crannies. These are projects that will bring smiles to the homeowner when brought to fruition. Other necessary things to take care of should be on that to-do list..
The following are a few items of importance. The sidewalk blocks that
are in dire need of repair or replacement. Many residents have taken up
walking and the danger of a walk in bad condition can be a stumbling
block (a little play on words). How about that bush that is growing
over the sidewalk? It should be cut back 2 feet beyond the walk. Many
residents of the borough have kept their homes in shape by installing
new siding, new roofs, and replaced those drafty windows and doors with
modern insulated products. The value of homes in the borough has gone
up by leaps and bounds. To keep things going in that direction we
should stay ahead of items that we know time has taken its toll on.
Before it cost a lot more money than if we do it now.
As the building inspector I see some dishearten situations. The
homeowner that paid ALL the money to a contractor that never got a
permit to do the job or a licenses to work in the borough and has never
returned a phone call. The homeowner that SOME FRIENDS started the work
and did not come back. The homeowner that never got a WRITTEN CONTRACT
that listed what they were going to get for the money. Most of these
cases end up in court and cost time and money. Before you contract with
a contractor get it all down on paper, check with the borough, check
with better business bureau, get references, anything that puts you in
charge of the situation. After all it’s your hard earned money, and you
will have to live with the results for years to come.
Harry Feindt
Building Inspector
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