CONSTRUCTION SERVICE
Design & Building Permits
Waterfront Construction helps customers obtain building permits for new construction and remodeling projects, and offers construction design services to turn your idea into a buildable plan, coordinating with engineers where the project needs them.
When this is the right place to start
Best fit when you have a project idea but no drawings yet, or your permit application is stuck.
- Project scoping and construction design
- Drawings prepared for permit submission
- Coordination with structural engineers when required
- Permit submission and responding to city comments
Useful details to have ready
- The property address and city
- What you want to build
- Any plans, sketches or city correspondence you already have
Common questions about design & building permits
Does my project need a permit?
Structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical work, additions, ADUs and new construction generally do. Cosmetic work often does not. Your city makes the final call, and we can help you check.
Do I need an architect or engineer?
Some projects need stamped engineering, such as structural changes and second stories. Simpler projects may only need drawings. We will tell you which applies.
Can you help if my permit application was rejected?
Yes. Bring the city's comments and current drawings, and we can talk through what needs to change.