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Did You get a Final Inspection for that Permit?

The Village of Lincolnshire processes approximately 450 Building and Site Work permits a year. Additionally, there are almost as many projects actively under construction or in process at any one time. As a condition of every Building Permit and Site Work Permit, a final inspection is required. Given the number of active permits, it is important that the permit applicant contact the Village to have those final inspections scheduled as this benefits all parties involved with the project.

For the homeowner, it provides an assurance that the work performed has been done in accordance with the approved plans. It provides the peace of mind that the work was performed to the minimum required safety standards to not only protect the current homeowner, but for future homeowners as well. Additionally, the homeowner may choose to withhold final payment until a final inspection has been performed. This allows the homeowner an opportunity to ensure that all the contractor’s work has been performed as required. Remember, the costs of the required inspections are calculated into the permit fees, so you will pay nothing extra for a final inspection.

The contractor also benefits from a code compliant job. Good contractors will use their past performance to "sell" themselves to potential clients. Projects closed out properly, give them the tools they need to accomplish this easily. Additionally, they build a good working relationship with the Village and gain a good understanding of specific Village Codes and processes, which tends to allow their projects to run more smoothly.

Lastly, the entire Village benefits from properly performed and inspected projects by having the assurance that the construction occurring within the community is being performed to a nationally recognized safety standard. This ensures that property values reflect the standards set by the community.

You can help us complete this crucial final step of the building permit process by contacting the Community Development Department to schedule a final inspection for your completed project. You can contact Linda Jones at (847) 913-2310, or you can call the inspection hot line at (847)-913-2325.

Should you have any questions regarding this topic or any other type of building project or code issue, please contact Rob Horne, Building & Engineering Inspector, at (847) 883-8600, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.