Your Home Project.
Permitted Right.
Room additions, garages, ADUs, covered patios, and remodels — we prepare the drawings and manage the permit process so your project gets approved without the runaround, the delays, or the city back-and-forth.
The permit process shouldn't stop your project before it starts.
Most homeowners don't know what drawings their city requires, how to respond to plan review comments, or why their permit is stuck. We do. Permit Guru, LLC has managed 500+ Texas permits — and we bring that same expertise to residential projects.
You focus on planning your build. We handle everything between you and the city.
500+ Permits
Managed across Texas
If it needs a permit, we can help.
Permit-Ready Drawings
Most Texas cities require construction drawings before they'll issue a residential permit. We prepare the plans your city needs — floor plans, elevations, site plans — drawn to meet local building department requirements.
Structural engineering coordinated with licensed engineers when required by city or project scope.
- Room additions and home expansions
- Garage and carport construction plans
- Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and guest houses
- Covered patios, pergolas, and outdoor structures
- Kitchen and bathroom remodel drawings
- Floor plan and elevation documentation
Permit Coordination
Dealing with the city permit office is confusing and time-consuming. We manage the submission, track the review, respond to city comments, and keep your project moving — so you can focus on planning your build, not chasing paperwork.
Permit Guru, LLC is not a governmental agency and cannot guarantee permit approval.
- Permit application preparation and submission support
- City plan review communication on your behalf
- Plan review comment response and corrections
- Resubmittal coordination
- Status tracking and homeowner updates
- Coordination with inspectors and city departments
Why homeowners get stuck — and how we fix it.
Wrong or missing drawings
Cities reject incomplete submittals. One missing sheet or incorrect dimension sends you back to square one — and adds weeks to your timeline.
Not knowing what triggers a permit
Many homeowners start construction without realizing their project requires a permit. Stop-work orders, fines, and required demolition are the result.
Unanswered plan review comments
City reviewers issue comment letters that require specific code-based responses. Without experience, homeowners sit on comments for months — stalling their project.
Contractor pulls permit, disappears
When a contractor pulls the permit and then goes dark, the homeowner is left holding the liability. We keep the process transparent and in your control.
Free — No Commitment
Tell us about your project.
We'll tell you exactly what it takes.
Submit your project details for a free permit review. We'll assess your scope, identify every drawing and permit required, and give you a realistic timeline — before you spend a dollar on construction.
Get My Free Permit ReviewNo commitment. No sales pitch. Just a straight answer about your project.
Homeowner permit questions, answered.
Do I need a permit for a room addition in Texas?
Yes. In virtually every Texas city, a room addition requires a building permit. The city needs to verify that the addition meets structural, electrical, plumbing, and energy code requirements. Starting without a permit can result in stop-work orders, fines, and required demolition of unpermitted work.
Do I need drawings to get a residential permit?
Most Texas cities require construction drawings — floor plans, elevations, and sometimes a site plan — before they will issue a residential building permit. The level of detail required varies by city and project scope. We prepare drawings that meet your specific city's requirements.
Can I pull my own permit as a homeowner in Texas?
In many Texas jurisdictions, homeowners can pull their own permits for work on their primary residence. However, you still need to submit the required drawings and documentation, and the work must pass inspection. We help homeowners prepare the documents needed to pull their own permit successfully.
How long does a residential permit take in Texas?
Timelines vary by city and project scope. Smaller cities like Victoria may review residential permits in 1–2 weeks. Larger metros like Houston or Austin can take 3–6 weeks. Incomplete submittals are the most common cause of delays — a thorough first submittal is the best way to minimize review cycles.
Do I need a permit for a covered patio or pergola?
In most Texas cities, yes. Covered patios, pergolas, and outdoor structures attached to the home typically require a building permit. Even detached structures above a certain size usually require a permit. We can quickly assess what your specific project requires.
What is an ADU and do I need a permit for one?
An ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) is a secondary living unit on your property — a guest house, garage apartment, or backyard cottage. ADUs require a building permit in virtually all Texas jurisdictions, and many cities have specific ADU regulations around size, setbacks, and utility connections. We handle the full permit process for ADU projects.
Your home project is waiting.
Don't let the permit stop it.
Every week without a permit is a week your contractor is idle, your materials are sitting, and your project isn't moving. Request a free permit review today — we'll give you a clear path forward.
Permit Guru, LLC — Victoria, TX — Serving homeowners statewide across Texas.