Contact Information
Address: W314N7624 Wisconsin 83, Hartland, WI, 53029
Phone: (262) 966-2469
Working Hours: For Inspections, call (262) 966-2469
Inspections NOT accepted by email or text
About Building Inspection
Responsible for building permits and inspections for new and existing structures
All PERMITS FOR NEW 1 & 2 FAMILY DWELLINGS, MUST APPLY FOR BUILDING PERMITS AT THE WISCONSIN SAFETY AND BUILDING WEBSITE:
https://esla.wi.gov/PortalCommunityLogin
All building permits are to be submitted at the Town Hall (in person or via the mail). For New Construction Permits, call the Deputy Clerk at 262.966.2651 prior to dropping the permit off.
The Electric Permit Application, the Plumbing Permit Application, and the HVAC Permit Application should be submitted with the Building Permit Application, if applicable.
If your property is within 1,000 feet of a lake or 300 feet of a river or stream, your property is in Shoreland Jurisdiction and you should contact Waukesha County Parks & Land Use at (262) 548-7790 to determine if a Zoning Permit is required for your project.
A Preliminary Site Evaluation (PSE) is required from the Waukesha County Environmental Health Division prior to the issuance of a Zoning Permit and/or a Building Permit to assure the existing private sewage system is operating properly and the minimum setback distances are maintained from the improvement to the existing sewage systems when the following improvements are proposed:
Remodeling or Building Addition
Change in Use
Accessory Structure
Swimming Pool
Deck
Call (262) 966-2469 during regular Town office hours when the project is ready for inspection. The Building Inspector has 48 hours to complete most inspections. Final inspections may require additional time.
Instructions
Commercial Building Permits - See below for information from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services on obtaining a commercial building permit in the Town of Merton.
Click HERE for a copy of the commercial building permit application. Note that the application is two pages. Please print on one page (front and back) or stop at the Merton Town Hall to pick up a paper application.
Web Links
Department Members
Ken Nyhouse
Building Inspector
inspector@townofmerton.com
Holly Claas
Building Inspector Assistant
deputyclerk@townofmerton.com
(262) 966-2651