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Are permit costs included in our price?


Usually the permit costs ARE included in cost, but do not assume – get it in writing.  Also, realize there can be a cost for a neighborhood approval (as much as $1’000 or more;) which is NOT usually included in most companies proposals.

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Jordan Clarkson
Aquatech Pools by John Clarkson
Jacksonville, FL
www.aquatechpools.com/johnclarkson
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