Commercial Building Permits

Commercial Construction Excellence

Commercial construction projects face unique challenges with multiple stakeholders, strict timelines, and complex regulatory requirements. Our commercial permit specialists have extensive experience navigating these challenges, ensuring your project stays on schedule and within compliance. We work with developers, contractors, and property owners to streamline the permit process for projects of all scales.

Full-Service Commercial Permit Solutions

• Restaurant buildouts and kitchen equipment permits
• Health department approvals for food service
• Retail space development and renovations
• Property management renovation permits
• Multi-unit residential improvements
• Office building construction and fit-outs
• Tenant improvement permits
• Outdoor dining and patio approvals
• Commercial signage and façade modifications
• ADA compliance upgrades
• Mixed-use development permits
• Medical and dental facility compliance

Restaurant & Food Service Specialists

Opening a restaurant in Houston requires navigating a complex web of permits. We specialize in coordinating health department approvals, commercial kitchen permits, grease trap installations, hood ventilation systems, outdoor dining permits, and alcohol licensing support. Our team has helped launch over 200 restaurants, from food trucks to fine dining establishments.

Property Management Solutions

Property managers trust us to handle permits for their entire portfolio. Whether you're managing apartment complexes, office buildings, or retail centers, we provide fast-track permit services for tenant improvements, emergency repairs, renovations, and compliance upgrades. Our volume pricing and priority service help you maintain properties efficiently.

Specialized Commercial Expertise

Commercial projects require coordination with multiple agencies beyond standard building departments. We manage health department approvals for restaurants, fire marshal requirements for assembly spaces, ADA compliance reviews, and environmental impact assessments. Our team understands the interconnected nature of commercial permits and ensures nothing falls through the cracks.

Regulatory Compliance Management

We stay current with evolving commercial building codes, including energy efficiency requirements, seismic standards, and accessibility regulations. Our experts review your plans for compliance with International Building Code (IBC), local amendments, and industry-specific requirements. We identify potential issues early, saving time and preventing costly redesigns.

Critical Commercial Permit Components

• Site plan approvals and zoning variances
• Traffic impact studies and parking analyses
• Stormwater management permits
• Fire protection system approvals
• Elevator and escalator permits
• Commercial kitchen and hood permits
• Signage and façade modification approvals
• Environmental compliance documentation

Time and Cost Efficiency

In commercial construction, time truly is money. Permit delays can result in lost rental income, construction crew downtime, and missed market opportunities. Our expedited services minimize these risks by maintaining constant communication with reviewing agencies, promptly addressing comments, and leveraging our relationships to keep your project moving forward.

Multi-Jurisdiction Coordination

Large commercial projects often require permits from multiple jurisdictions and agencies. We coordinate approvals from city planning departments, county health departments, state environmental agencies, and federal regulatory bodies when necessary. Our comprehensive approach ensures all requirements are met simultaneously, preventing delays from sequential approval processes.