Resolve unpermitted work before it creates a larger property problem.
We help property owners organize the permit path, records, correction requirements, and next steps when work was completed or started without the required approvals.
- Residential and commercial support
- Correction and closeout coordination
- Property-specific review
- Clear next-step recommendations
Support only. Final approval, fees, inspections, and timelines are controlled by the jurisdiction.
Work completed, started, or discovered without a clear permit record.
- Finished work without a permit
- Open or expired permit records
- Failed inspection or correction notice
- Stop-work or enforcement concern
- Sale, refinance, or insurance issue
- Certificate of Occupancy or closeout problem
The final permit path depends on the jurisdiction, work performed, available records, current conditions, and licensed-professional requirements.
You may need after-the-fact permit support if any of these issues apply.
Permit problems often appear during a sale, inspection, renovation, refinance, insurance review, or enforcement action. The earlier the issue is organized, the easier it is to evaluate the available paths.
Not every missing record means the same thing. Some issues require simple closeout steps, while others may involve plans, inspections, corrective work, or licensed professionals.
The right path depends on what was built, what was documented, and what the jurisdiction can verify.
After-the-fact permit matters often require more than a form submission. The first step is organizing the facts, records, current conditions, and open questions before a permit strategy is selected.
SERVICE SCOPE
We organize the permit path and identify what may be required next.
The service is structured around research, document organization, issue clarification, and coordination support. Final technical work and approvals may involve the jurisdiction or licensed professionals.
What this service can include
- Review available permit records and project history
- Identify the likely jurisdiction and permit type
- Organize known work into a permit-facing scope summary
- Review correction notices, inspection comments, or open items
- Prepare document and information checklists
- Map likely application, inspection, and closeout steps
- Coordinate available records and supporting materials
- Track open questions, missing items, and next actions
ADDITIONAL NEEDS
What may also be required
- Architectural drawings or measured plans
- Structural engineering or field evaluation
- Surveying or site-plan preparation
- Licensed contractor or trade involvement
- Selective demolition or concealed-condition access
- Corrective construction work
- Additional inspections or testing
- Jurisdiction fees, penalties, or reinspection costs
- Legal advice for enforcement or disclosure matters
The need for additional professionals depends on the type of work, current condition, available documentation, and jurisdiction requirements.
Final requirements depend on the jurisdiction, the type of work performed, current field conditions, and available documentation.
A structured path from uncertainty to a defined permit strategy.
Every property is different, but most after-the-fact permit matters move through the same four stages.
A permit path is only useful when it reflects the actual work, existing conditions, and available records.
Before pursuing a correction path, we help organize what is known, what is missing, and what may need to be verified by the jurisdiction, contractor, or licensed professional.
Start with the property details and records already available.
You do not need a perfect file package to begin. Accurate property information and a clear description of the work are more useful than guessing about missing records.
Start with these four details
These items give us enough context to begin reviewing the request and determine what may be needed next.
Property address
Complete property address and parcel number if available.
Work performed
Clear description of the renovation, addition, repair, or trade work.
Current status
Whether the work is planned, underway, complete, rejected, or under enforcement.
Known deadlines
Closing dates, response deadlines, inspection dates, or enforcement timelines.
Helpful documents
Attach what you already have. Do not delay the request because a document is missing.
- Permit applications or portal screenshots
- Correction notices or review comments
- Inspection reports or failed inspection notes
- Plans, drawings, surveys, or sketches
- Photos of completed or concealed work
- Contracts, invoices, or contractor information
- Prior permits, CO records, or property disclosures
- Emails or letters from the jurisdiction
Remove unrelated personal, financial, medical, or identification information before uploading records.
Ready to submit the issue?
Send what you have now. Additional records can be requested after the initial review.
Permit support organizes the path, but the jurisdiction controls the outcome.
Allen Built provides research, coordination, document organization, and administrative permitting support. Final requirements, approvals, inspections, fees, and timelines remain subject to the jurisdiction and applicable third parties.
- No permit approval, inspection result, or review timeline is guaranteed.
- Architectural, engineering, surveying, legal, and contractor services are separate unless specifically included.
- Existing conditions or concealed work may require field verification or selective access.
- The jurisdiction may require corrections beyond the initial scope.
- Incomplete or inaccurate records can affect the recommended permit path.
- Final deliverables, pricing, and responsibilities are confirmed before work begins.
Begin with a permit review.
Send the property address, a short description of the work, the current issue, and any records already available. We’ll review fit and identify the most appropriate next step.
Submitting a request does not create a professional-services agreement or guarantee acceptance of the matter.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Important questions before correcting unpermitted work.
After-the-fact permit issues can affect inspections, financing, insurance, closing timelines, and future property use. These answers explain the common concerns before a property-specific review.
- Approval is not guaranteed
- Requirements vary by jurisdiction
- Missing records can change the path
- Licensed professionals may be required
Can completed work still be permitted?
Sometimes. The jurisdiction may require plans, inspections, testing, corrective work, concealed-condition access, or licensed-professional review before approving completed work.
Will walls or finished surfaces need to be opened?
Possibly. Inspectors or licensed professionals may need access to structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or other concealed work that cannot be verified visually.
What happens if the original contractor is unavailable?
The permit path may still be possible, but another licensed contractor or trade professional may need to inspect, document, correct, or assume responsibility for portions of the work.
Can you guarantee the permit will be approved?
No. Allen Built can help research, organize, coordinate, and track the process, but the jurisdiction controls permit issuance, corrections, inspections, and final approval.
How long does an after-the-fact permit take?
Timing varies based on the jurisdiction, work type, document availability, professional involvement, inspection findings, and required corrections.
Can this delay a property sale or refinance?
Yes. Open permits, unresolved work, missing approvals, or inspection issues may affect due diligence, lender requirements, insurance review, or closing timelines.
What should I send for the initial review?
Start with the property address, a description of the work, current permit status, photos, notices, plans, portal screenshots, and any known deadlines.
Do I need an architect or engineer?
It depends on the work and jurisdiction. Structural changes, additions, altered load paths, site work, commercial occupancy issues, or missing plans may require licensed design professionals.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Get clarity before the permit issue creates more cost or delay.
Submit the property-specific issue for review, or browse the complete permitting service menu before choosing a support path.
