Here is What You Need to Know Before You Decide to Work with a Building Permit Expediter

Building permit expediters understand all of the local building codes to help contractors get permits fast.

By Scout Services

This article was first published on Scout Services’ blog. The original full post can be viewed here.

When it comes to construction projects, odds are the job will require a permit. This can be a time-consuming and costly process. To ensure your project stays on schedule and has the proper permits issued, consider working with a building permit expediter.

Professional contractors have relied on building permit expediters for years. No matter the permit type – building, electrical or standard – these expediters know how to help contractors obtain them efficiently.

The purpose of a building permit expediter is, simply put, to understand all of the local building codes and advise homeowners, contractors, and commercial developers on the best methods to have their projects approved and keep their construction on schedule.

In addition to an extensive knowledge of building codes and permit applications, permit expediters must also have excellent planning experience in order to better represent their clients at any hearings they may need to attend before a permit is issued.

More than anything else, the role of a permit expediter is that of a facilitator between a city’s staff and the owner of a particular project. If a permit expediter can help interpret the way city staff enforce building codes, they can then devise the best strategy for project approval.

However, this isn’t the only aspect of their position. According to the Buildings Department, the average length of time between filing an application and meeting with an examiner is about 3.8 days. As the job title suggests, it’s the responsibility of a permit expediter to expedite (or speed up) the process.

Permit expediting is one of the most valuable resources a contractor can have, especially if they’re not familiar with a particular city’s building codes. Most expediters handle a number of projects in different cities, which means their knowledge is truly priceless to many in construction.

To learn more about how Scout Services can help expedite your permit needs and for one free expedited permit, click here.

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