When permits are required. How inspections work. What city sign-off means for your project and your final payment gate.
In most DFW jurisdictions, roofing permits are required for full roof replacements. Some cities require permits for large flooring jobs involving subfloor replacement. Painting generally does not require a permit. Your quote will state whether a permit is included.
On permit-required projects, a passed city inspection is required before the final payment gate closes. This is in addition to — not instead of — the 48-hour homeowner review and sign-off. Both gates must clear.
On a permitted roof replacement: (1) your 48-hour review window opens when work is complete, (2) the city inspector passes the project, (3) both are complete before final labor payment is due. The city inspection is a structural checkpoint — not a bureaucratic delay. It's part of why permit-closed projects carry meaningful insurance and resale value.
A failed inspection is Stated's responsibility to resolve. If a city inspector identifies a deficiency in the work, Stated corrects it and schedules a re-inspection at no additional cost to the homeowner, provided the deficiency is within the original stated scope. The final payment gate does not close until the inspection passes.
Permit numbers, inspection records, and city sign-off documentation are included in your closeout package. These records are important for insurance claims, HOA documentation, and future resale. Stated keeps a copy for the project file.