Our Pricing/Fees
Expeditor fee:
- this is the fee collected by our Company. We have 2 levels of service
1. Full-Service expediting - Includes permit preparation, coordinating with all involved, submission to the building department, weekly status checks with the building department, ensuring all paperwork is in place, obtaining permits, scheduling inspections, providing a weekly report to the client, Coordinate with the building department for issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.
2. Permit Running - We will charge you a low flat rate to prepare the permit applications for you to submit to the building department or planning and development. We offer complimentary guidance in obtaining the permit, inspections & CO. This option is primarily geared toward individuals who have the time to look after the permit submission but don't know where to start or what is needed. For a homeowner, this is a less costly option that will get the job done.
- Flat rate fee ranges from $188 - $375**
Payment Schedule:
Tier I: 50% of the quote is due upfront; other 50% due after the permit is issued.
Tier II: All flat-rate fees are due upfront
Other Fees:
Surveyor fee - Not all, but many building departments will require a new updated survey. You will have to hire a Licensed Land Surveyor for this service. You may use any surveyor of your choice. Or use our recommended
Architect or Engineer fee - For projects requiring Signed & Sealed construction drawings you will need to hire an Architect or a Professional Engineer. This is generally the most expensive part of the permitting process. You may use the architect of your choice or we can help you choose one that is right for your project.
Municipal fees- these fees are calculated and set by the building department.
Electrical inspection fee - Electrical inspectors are outside agencies which are authorized by the building department to conduct inspections. The fee for this service is generally minimal. In some cases you will need to hire a Licensed Electrician to sign off on it.
Plumbing inspection fee- Most Towns and Villages employ a plumbing inspector. In addition to the plumbing inspector you may need to hire a Licensed plumber to sign off on the plumbing work.
Repairs- When filing permits it is best to budget something for repairs. All these inspectors will always find something. It is usually small like fixing a railing or installing smoke detectors. If they don't find something, they didn't do their job.
** prices vary due to the type of permit and if it's with or without guidance.
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Insight Permit Consulting
office@insightpermitconsulting.com
404-287-3080