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🏚️ Can I Sell My House in Virginia With Unpermitted Work?
If your home has repairs or additions that weren’t properly permitted, you’re not alone.
In Virginia, many homeowners take on do-it-yourself projects or hire contractors who skip permits. The problem? These upgrades can cause issues when it’s time to sell.
The good news is:
You can still sell your house with unpermitted work—especially if you sell it for cash.
At The Cash Offer Company, we buy houses in any condition, permits or not.
🚫 What Counts as Unpermitted Work?
Unpermitted work is any project done without approval from your local building department when one was required.
Common examples:
- Room additions
- Garage conversions
- Basement or attic remodels
- Electrical upgrades
- Plumbing or gas line changes
- Structural modifications
If these projects were never inspected or recorded, they’re considered non-compliant, even if they were done safely.
🏠 What Happens When You Try to Sell?
When selling with an agent, unpermitted work can trigger problems like:
- Failed home inspections
- Lost buyer financing
- Appraisal issues
- Liability for future damage
- Pressure to tear out the work or bring it to code
But if you sell to a local cash buyer like us, none of that stops the sale.
💵 We Buy Houses With Unpermitted Work in Virginia
We’ve bought houses across Virginia with:
- Open code violations
- DIY electrical work
- Expired building permits
- Missing final inspections
- Structural changes done without approval
We don’t require repairs or permits. We buy as-is and close on your timeline.
📍 Where We Buy
We buy homes in:
See all areas we serve in Virginia.
🔧 Should I Fix It Before I Sell?
It depends. Getting retroactive permits can be costly, time-consuming, and not always guaranteed.
You could:
- Hire an inspector and get a reinspection
- Work with the city to bring everything up to code
- Risk fines or forced demo if discovered
- Or… sell to a buyer who doesn’t require it
At The Cash Offer Company, we skip the red tape and buy it as-is.
📞 Talk to a Local Buyer Who’s Seen It All
📱 Call (804) 215-4004
📧 Email info@thecashoffercompany.com
💻 Request your free cash offer now
Let’s make this simple. No permits? No problem.
⚠️ Disclaimer
This blog is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. For questions about building codes, consult your local county or a licensed contractor in Virginia.