Architecture · Structural · MEP · Civil
Remodel · Addition · ADUs
Permits made simple
We handle design, engineering, and permit submissions for
ADUs, remodel, and addition projects across the Bay Area.
One team from first drawing to approved permit.
Weeks lost waiting
Permit timelines average 7.5 months in Boston, 30 months in New York, 33 months in San Francisco. Your project — and your client's patience — sit idle.
Plans sent back again
Code changes county by county — sometimes reviewer by reviewer. One missed requirement resets the entire clock. Revision costs eat into your margin with no ceiling.
Capacity capped at the worst time
Permit work consumes 30–40% of a small firm's time. You're turning down projects not because you lack skill — but because the paperwork never ends.
Why the process runs off the rails
Permits take too long.
The average architect spends 40% of their time on compliance work. That is two full days every week spent not designing.
Weeks lost waiting
Permit timelines average 7.5 months in Boston, 30 months in New York, 33 months in San Francisco. Your project — and your client's patience — sit idle.
Plans sent back again
Code changes county by county — sometimes reviewer by reviewer. One missed requirement resets the entire clock. Revision costs eat into your margin with no ceiling.
Capacity capped at the worst time
Permit work consumes 30–40% of a small firm's time. You're turning down projects not because you lack skill — but because the paperwork never ends.
Why the process runs off the rails
Permits take too long.
The average architect spends 40% of their time on compliance work. That is two full days every week spent not designing.
Why Permit Lab
Every discipline.
One team. One contract.
Pre-approved
design library
Plans built to pass plan check, adapted to your site and jurisdiction.
A&E team
Architecture, structural, MEP, and civil under one roof. Every set stamped by a licensed professional.
Parallel process
One 30-minute call. All disciplines work simultaneously. One approved permit out.
Dedicated contact
One person owns your permit from brief to approval. Same-day responses, no chasing required.
Pre-approved
design library
Plans built to pass plan check, adapted to your site and jurisdiction.
Pre-approved
design library
Plans built to pass plan check, adapted to your site and jurisdiction.
Pre-approved
design library
Plans built to pass plan check, adapted to your site and jurisdiction.
Pre-approved
design library
Plans built to pass plan check, adapted to your site and jurisdiction.
Why Permit Lab
Every discipline.
One team. One contract.
Pre-approved
design library
Plans built to pass plan check, adapted to your site and jurisdiction.
A&E team
Architecture, structural, MEP, and civil under one roof. Every set stamped by a licensed professional.
Parallel process
One 30-minute call. All disciplines work simultaneously. One approved permit out.
Dedicated contact
One person owns your permit from brief to approval. Same-day responses, no chasing required.
Why Permit Lab
Every discipline.
One team. One contract.
Phase 01
Design
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Feasibility & site analysis
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ADU design — pre-approved library
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Remodel & addition design
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Architecture (SD through permit-ready CDs)
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Structural engineering
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MEP engineering coordination
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Energy compliance (Title 24 & beyond)
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Code compliance review
Phase 02
Permitting
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Building permit — ADU & remodel
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Zoning / CUP / use permits
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Grading & earthwork
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Stormwater / NPDES
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Fire & life safety clearance
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Historic preservation review
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Energy & sustainability compliance
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Public works approvals
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HOA architectural review
Phase 03
Pre-construction Support
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Permit comment response & revisions
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Basis-of-design cost guidance
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Construction document coordination
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Contractor bid support
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Construction administration (optional)
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Renderings for client presentations
How it works
From briefing to approved permit.
Most clients start with permits. Many ask us to stay through pre-construction. Either way, one team owns the whole job.
How it works
From briefing to
approved permit.
Most clients start with permits. Many ask us to stay through
pre-construction. Either way, one team owns the whole job.
Phase 01
Design
-
Feasibility & site analysis
-
ADU design — pre-approved library
-
Remodel & addition design
-
Architecture (SD through permit-ready CDs)
-
Structural engineering
-
MEP engineering coordination
-
Energy compliance (Title 24 & beyond)
-
Code compliance review
Phase 02
Permitting
-
Building permit — ADU & remodel
-
Zoning / CUP / use permits
-
Grading & earthwork
-
Stormwater / NPDES
-
Fire & life safety clearance
-
Historic preservation review
-
Energy & sustainability compliance
-
Public works approvals
-
HOA architectural review
Phase 03
Pre-construction Support
-
Permit comment response & revisions
-
Basis-of-design cost guidance
-
Construction document coordination
-
Contractor bid support
-
Construction administration (optional)
-
Renderings for client presentations
What you get back
More time,
less friction.
Every revision cycle costs unbillable hours and client trust. We eliminate both with pre-approved designs and a team that owns the outcome.
Weeks
Faster to approval
Pre-approved designs skip the iteration cycles most permit sets go through.
Fixed
No surprise invoices
We scope before we start.
The number is the number.
1 vs. 5+
One relationship
One team, one contact, one scope.
No coordinating between vendors.
30–40%
Time back in your day
The average architect spends nearly half their time on compliance work. We take that off your plate.
What you get back
More time,
less friction.
Every revision cycle costs unbillable hours and client trust. We eliminate both with pre-approved designs and a team that owns the outcome.
Weeks
Faster to approval
Pre-approved designs skip the iteration cycles most permit sets go through.
Fixed
No surprise invoices
We scope before we start.
The number is the number.
1 vs. 5+
One relationship
One team, one contact, one scope.
No coordinating between vendors.
30–40%
Time back in your day
The average architect spends nearly half their time on compliance work. We take that off your plate.
1,660 sf · 4 bed · 2 bath
Landscape design
1,310 sf · 3 bed · 2 bath
Addition
1,850 sf · 3 bed · 2 bath
Addition + Exterior remodel
2,570 sf · 4 bed · 3.5 bath
Addition
2,540 sf · 5 bed · 3 bath
Historic remodel + Addition
2,550 sf · 5 bed · 3 bath
Remodel + 2nd Floor Addition
Coverage
We know
your jurisdiction.
Bring us the address. We research the AHJ, map the permit path, and deliver a complete submittal. Any state, any jurisdiction.
Bring us the address. We research the AHJ, map the permit path, and deliver a complete submittal. Any state, any jurisdiction.
Coverage
We know
your jurisdiction.
1,660 sf · 4 bed · 2 bath
Landscape design
1,310 sf · 3 bed · 2 bath
Addition
1,850 sf · 3 bed · 2 bath
Addition + Exterior remodel
2,570 sf · 4 bed · 3.5 bath
Addition
2,540 sf · 5 bed · 3 bath
Historic remodel + Addition
2,550 sf · 5 bed · 3 bath
Remodel + 2nd Floor Addition
Book a Discovery Call
15 minutes.
We'll scope your
project live.
Bring us an address and a rough program. We'll map the permit path, flag the risks, and tell you exactly what a fixed-fee engagement looks like.
Book a Discovery Call
15 minutes.
We'll scope your
project live.
Bring us an address and a rough program. We'll map the permit path, flag the risks, and tell you exactly what a fixed-fee engagement looks like.