Building Permits Assistance

Help with building permits for new, open, expired, or after-the-fact work: identifying what needs a permit, preparing the application package, and coordinating inspections through final sign-off.

Figuring out what needs a permit

Permit requirements depend on the type of work and the local rules where the property sits. Structural changes, new plumbing or electrical runs, roofing, and changes of use commonly require permits, while some cosmetic work does not. We help you list the work involved and confirm what the local office expects before an application goes in.

Open and expired permits

Permits that were issued but never finalized are a frequent surprise during a sale or refinance. We help locate the permit record, find out which inspections were never completed, and work out whether the permit can be renewed and closed or whether a new application is needed.

Work completed without a permit

When work was finished without a permit, the usual path involves documenting the existing condition and seeking approval after the fact. That can mean drawings of what was built, opening walls for inspection, or corrective work. We help you understand the likely steps and coordinate the people needed to complete them.

Inspections through final approval

Most permits move through several inspections before a final sign-off. We help schedule them in order, make sure the right person is on site, and follow up on any correction notices so the permit reaches final approval instead of stalling.

Documents to gather

Having these on hand makes the first conversation faster and more useful.

  • Property address and parcel or block and lot number, if known
  • A description and scope of the work, including dates it was done
  • Any existing permit numbers or prior permit history
  • Plans, drawings, or sketches of the work
  • Contractor name and license information, if a contractor was used
  • Photos of the completed or in-progress work

Locations: South Florida, New York City, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island, Chicago, Philadelphia, Los Angeles.

Get help with your building permits

Call us or send a request with your notice details. Outcomes are decided by the issuing agency.