From Lawrenceville rowhouses to Squirrel Hill brick colonials and South Side Slopes frame houses, city homes are old, and the permit office is the Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (PLI).
Permits
PLI issues building, electrical and other permits. Historic districts require Historic Review Commission review for exterior changes. Hillside sites can have extra requirements for grading and walls.
Popular projects in Pittsburgh (City)
- Masonry & Retaining Walls — Repointing, chimney repair, steps and retaining walls.
- Roofing — Shingle tear-offs, slate repair, flat roofs on rowhouses.
- Basement Waterproofing & Finishing — Interior drains, sump pumps, crack repair and finishing.
- Window Replacement — Energy-efficient replacements for drafty older homes.