[911Rob]

I wouldn't worry about the permit so much; however if you are using a professional tradesman for the plumbing and electrical work, that is a different story. These people are legistlated to take out permits and not doing so can cost them their licenses.

Insurance companies love to look for un-permitted work in the case of a claim too. You think you have insurance and then no......., so you should consider the impact there. Of course bathrooms are the worst because they involve every trade.

Call your local authority and question them about taking out a permit for a small, interior home reno? They usually have a dollar amount fixed to the permit requirement. So they might say anything over $2000 requires a permit. Then just make sure you keep the jobs under $2000.

$2000 this day, then $2000 that day, and so on. I hate permits too, never took them out for any of my home projects. FWIW

Good Luck Hugh,