Everything Your Commercial Project Needs to Get Permitted.
Permit Guru, LLC provides drafting, document preparation, and permit coordination for commercial projects throughout Texas. From initial site plans to permit corrections, we manage the process so you can focus on your business.
One Company. Every Step.
Commercial permitting involves multiple disciplines, multiple consultants, and multiple city departments. Permit Guru, LLC serves as your single point of coordination — managing the plans, the professionals, and the process from start to finish.
Permit-Ready Construction Documents for Commercial Projects.
We prepare complete commercial construction plan sets required for building permit applications. Our documents are coordinated with the applicable building codes, city requirements, and project scope — giving plan reviewers what they need to approve your permit.
Licensed engineering is coordinated when required by project scope or city requirements.
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Site Plan Preparation for Commercial Permit Applications.
Many commercial permits require a site plan showing the property layout, parking, access, drainage, and utility information. We prepare commercial site plans and coordinate with civil engineers, surveyors, and landscape consultants as required.
Survey and civil engineering services are coordinated through licensed professionals when required.
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Managing the Permit Process From Submission to Approval.
Submitting a commercial permit is rarely a one-step process. Cities ask questions, request additional information, and issue plan review comments that must be addressed before approval. We coordinate the submission process and stay on top of the project so nothing falls through the cracks.
Permit Guru, LLC is not a governmental agency and cannot guarantee permit approval.
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Responding to City Comments and Getting Your Permit Back on Track.
Received plan review comments from the city? We help clients understand what's being requested, prepare the required corrections, and coordinate the resubmittal. Whether the comments are minor or complex, we work to resolve them efficiently.
We work with projects that were started elsewhere and need correction support.
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Full-Service Permit Coordination for Food Service and Retail.
Restaurant and retail permitting involves multiple departments and disciplines — building, fire, health, accessibility, and more. We coordinate the full picture for new restaurants, kitchen conversions, retail remodels, and tenant finish-outs.
We work with independent owners, franchisees, and multi-location operators.
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Changing How a Building Is Used — or Making It Bigger.
Changing the use of a commercial space or adding square footage triggers permit requirements that many property owners don't anticipate. We help clients understand what's required and coordinate the documentation needed to move forward.
Early consultation can prevent costly surprises when changing building use or adding space.
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Drafting & Permit Coordination for Homeowners
Not every project is commercial. Permit Guru, LLC also helps Texas homeowners navigate the permitting process for additions, remodels, garages, and accessory structures — providing the drawings and coordination needed to get your residential permit approved.
Permit-Ready Drawings for Your Home Project.
Many Texas cities require construction drawings before issuing a residential building permit. We prepare the plans homeowners need for additions, remodels, garages, carports, and accessory dwelling units — drawn to meet local building department requirements.
Structural engineering is coordinated with licensed engineers when required by the city or project scope.
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We Handle the Permit Process So You Don't Have To.
Dealing with the city permit office can be confusing and time-consuming for homeowners. 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.
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Homeowner Services
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Want us to manage the entire project?
Permit Guru partners with you as general contractor — hiring every subcontractor, managing every inspection, and driving your build from permit to Certificate of Occupancy.
- All trades hired and managed by us
- Permits and inspections handled in-house
- One point of contact, start to finish
- Active budget and schedule oversight
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. In Texas, virtually all commercial tenant finish-out work — including new walls, electrical, plumbing, HVAC modifications, and changes to the ceiling — requires a building permit from the local jurisdiction. Even cosmetic remodels often trigger permit requirements if they involve any structural or MEP work. Permit Guru, LLC coordinates the full permit process so your project stays compliant.
An architect or engineer is a licensed design professional who stamps and seals construction documents. A permit expediter (or permit consultant) manages the permitting process — preparing non-stamped plans, coordinating submittals, tracking review status, and responding to plan corrections. Permit Guru, LLC handles the coordination side and works with licensed professionals when stamped drawings are required by the jurisdiction.
Timelines vary significantly by city and project scope. In major metros like Houston, Austin, and Dallas, standard commercial plan review typically takes 4–8 weeks. Smaller jurisdictions like Victoria may be faster. Incomplete submittals are the most common cause of delays — thorough, accurate documentation from the start is the best way to minimize review cycles.
Texas law requires a licensed architect or engineer to prepare and seal construction documents for most commercial projects. The threshold depends on building size, occupancy type, and scope. Permit Guru, LLC identifies when licensed professional involvement is required and coordinates with the appropriate professionals on your behalf.
A change of occupancy permit is required when a building or space is converted to a different use type — for example, converting a retail space into a restaurant, or an office into a medical clinic. The new use may trigger different building code requirements for fire suppression, egress, accessibility, and mechanical systems. Permit Guru, LLC evaluates the code implications and manages the permit process for occupancy changes.
Yes. Plan review corrections (also called comment responses or resubmittals) are one of our core services. When a city reviewer issues comments on your submitted plans, we analyze the corrections, coordinate with the design team or licensed professionals as needed, and prepare a compliant response to get your permit moving again.
Yes. While Permit Guru, LLC is based in the Crossroads region of Texas, we coordinate commercial permits across the state — including Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, and surrounding jurisdictions. Contact us to discuss your project location.
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