In New Berlin, foundation repair is a box you check on the city's building permit application, and the timeline matters as much as the form.
New Berlin permit basics
New Berlin's building permit application has a Foundation Repair checkbox and asks for the contractor's UDC and DCQ numbers [1]. Its permit table marks structural alterations as needing a building permit [2].
Is a permit required for foundation repair in New Berlin?
Yes. Foundation repair is one of the project types on the city's building permit application [1].
How long does review take in New Berlin?
The city says building permit review can take up to 10 business days, and you're notified once the permit is approved or denied [2].
Next steps
Repairs you may hear about: helical piers, house leveling or wall anchors. Statewide rules are on how it works. Nearby: Elm Grove, Waukesha, Greenfield, or see all service areas.
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Sources
- City of New Berlin, Building Permit Application (PDF) https://www.newberlinwi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/486/BuildingPermitAppWeb?bidId=
- City of New Berlin, Permits. https://www.newberlin.org/2349/Building-Permits-Inspections