I have been doing tree work for over 10 years. I started doing tree work in California for a small family run business, that is where I first learned how to run a chainsaw. A few years later I relocated back to St. Paul where I grew up. There I decided to work for a large local tree service where I learned how to do proper and safe tree pruning and removal. I also learned the ins and outs of how to properly care for the common trees in our area. This company was good to me, but i found myself working too many hours, so i decided after a few years that it was time to go off and do my own thing. Going off on my own was good, but I quickly learned that it was not as easy as it seemed. So I started contract climbing for other tree companies. For a few years I was comfortable doing this, until recently... I decided to go off on my own again, so i went into my savings and bought a chip truck and a few other peices of equipment. now here i am.
The State of Wisconsin delegates a building permit issuance to Somerset Building Inspection Office.
In Somerset, Wisconsin, any remodeling, home improvement or Tree Removal project must be completed in accordance with the Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC) which is the statewide building code for one- and two-family dwellings.
Project
Homeowner
Contractor
Needs
Permit
Type
Replace Furnace A/C
No
Yes
Yes
HVAC
Replace Water Heater
No
Yes
Yes
Plbg.
Replace Dishwasher
No
Yes
Yes
Plbg.
Roof Re-shingling
Yes
Yes
No
n/a
Roof – new plywood
Yes
Yes
Yes
Roof
Replace Kitchen Sink
Yes
Yes No
n/a
Replace Bathrm Sink
Yes
Yes
No
n/a
Replace Toilet
Yes
Yes
No
n/a
Replace Ceiling Fan
No
Yes
No
n/a
Replace Light Fixture
No
Yes
No
n/a
Replace Light Switch
Yes
Yes
No
n/a
Replace Outlet
Yes
Yes
No
n/a
Replace Attic Fan
Yes
Yes
No
n/a
Replace Garbage Disp
Yes
Yes
No
n/a
Replace Countertops
Yes
Yes
No
n/a
Kitchen Alteration
Yes
Yes
Yes
Alt. +
Add Kitchen Sink
No
Yes
Yes
Plbg.
Add Bathroom Sink
No
Yes
Yes
Plbg.
Add Toilet
No
Yes
Yes Plbg.
Add Ceiling Fan
No
Yes
Yes
Elect.
Add Light Fixture
No
Yes
Yes
Elect.
Add Light Switch
No
Yes
Yes
Elect.
Add Outlet
No
Yes
Yes
Elect.
Add Attic Fan
No
Yes
Yes
Elect.
Add Garbage Disposal
No
Yes
Yes
Elect.
Prior to issuing a Tree Removal permit, the City of Somerset is required by the State of Wisconsin to verify that a contractor possesses or employs at least one individual who holds both a dwelling contractor qualifier certification ( from the Department of Safety and Professional Services) and the State of Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor Certification.