SouthgatePermits · Dade & Broward
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Residential Building Permits

Kitchens, baths, additions, ADUs, re-pipes, panel upgrades, AC changeouts, water heaters. The everyday permits that are simple in theory and a lost afternoon in practice.

Who it's for
Homeowners, general contractors, remodelers, trade contractors
Turnaround
Filed within 1-2 business days of a complete package. Issuance depends on the jurisdiction and review path.
Fee structure
Flat rate, quoted in writing before anything is filed
Cost
Quoted per project once we've seen the scope
01Scope of work

What's included

  • Reviewing your package for completeness before it goes in, so it does not bounce
  • Filing through the jurisdiction's portal under your contractor or owner-builder credentials
  • Routing through every required discipline: building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, zoning
  • Watching for review comments daily and getting them back to your design team fast
  • Resubmittal handling
  • Permit pickup, fee payment, and delivery of the issued permit
  • Inspection scheduling on request

What we need from you

  • Plans or a scope description
  • Contractor license and insurance on file with the jurisdiction, or owner-builder intent
  • Notarized permit application
  • Property folio and owner information

Missing something on this list? Send what you have. We will tell you what else is needed before you pay anything.

02Sequence of work

How it actually goes

01

Scope check

We confirm what actually needs a permit and which sub-permits the job triggers. Getting this wrong at the front is the single most common cause of a stalled file.

02

Package prep

We assemble and check the submittal against that jurisdiction's checklist before filing.

03

File

Submitted through the correct portal with the right permit type selected. Wrong permit type means a restart.

04

Chase review

We monitor status daily and push comments back to you the day they land, not the week they land.

05

Issue and deliver

Fees paid, permit issued, documents in your hands.

03Questions we get

Straight answers

Do I need a permit for that?

If it touches structure, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, the roof, windows, doors, or the exterior envelope, assume yes. Cosmetic work like paint, flooring, and cabinet swaps generally does not. Send us the scope and we will tell you straight, at no charge.

Can I pull as an owner-builder?

Florida allows owner-builder permits on your own homestead within limits, but it makes you responsible for the work and for anyone you hire. It is the right call sometimes and a costly mistake other times. We will walk you through the tradeoff honestly.

How much are the actual permit fees?

Those are set by the jurisdiction and paid to them, separate from our fee. They generally scale with job valuation. Our fee estimator gives you a working range.

04Related sheets

Ready to start on residential permits?

Free scope check, no obligation. Most people hear back the same business day.