We've spent years inside Building & Safety and Code Enforcement. We know exactly where projects get stuck — and precisely what it takes to move them forward. We tell you the steps. You execute them. Simple.
Money-Back Guarantee — if we can't provide you a clear path forward, you pay nothing.
Building and Safety and Code Enforcement are notoriously difficult to navigate. Most people waste months and thousands of dollars not knowing what they actually need to do.
You submitted everything you thought was needed, but your permit has been "in review" for months. Nobody seems to know what the hold-up is — or they do, but won't explain it clearly.
You received a notice of violation or citation and have no idea what specific corrections are required to get it resolved, or what order to do them in.
Your inspection failed and the correction notice is filled with code references you don't understand. You don't know what the inspector actually needs to see.
A department you didn't even know was involved is now holding up your permit — Planning, Fire, Health — and you have no idea what they need or how to reach the right person.
You bought a property — or did work yourself — and now you're dealing with the consequences. You need to legalize it but don't know the process or exposure.
Your contractor pulled permits they never finalized. Now the permits have expired and you're holding the bag on open permits that could affect your property value or sale.
No fluff. This is a direct, professional consultation. You bring your documents, we tell you what needs to happen.
Describe your issue in as much detail as possible using our structured form below. The more you tell us upfront, the more we can accomplish in your consultation. Upload any notices, permits, or rejection letters if you have them.
Before your call, we review what you've submitted. This means your consultation time is spent on solutions — not background explanations.
Phone or in-person, we go through your issue directly. We identify exactly what is required — the documents, the corrections, the departments, the sequence — and give you a clear action plan.
You walk away knowing exactly what to do, where to go, who to speak to, and what to bring. The execution is yours. The clarity is ours to provide.
This isn't a call center. It's a team of individuals who have worked inside these departments — and know where the friction points are.
Direct familiarity with department processes, internal workflows, and how permits move — or don't move — through the system.
Understands how violations are issued, tracked, and resolved. Knows what compliance actually looks like from the department's perspective.
International Code Council certifications across all construction trades — structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical. Residential and commercial.
Intimate knowledge of what inspectors are looking for at each stage, what triggers a failure, and how to prepare correctly the first time.
Fluent in the Municipal/Zoning Code and the nuances that vary by district, use type, and overlay zone — including how they interact with building permits.
Knows which departments can hold up a permit, why, and what sequence of clearances is needed to unblock a stalled project.
Both options include our money-back guarantee. If we can't give you a clear path forward, you don't pay.
Best for: permit delays, code violation notices, failed inspections, general navigation questions.
Best for: unpermitted construction, complex code violations, multi-department issues, or projects where site conditions matter.
We Are Consultants, Not a Government Agency. PermitUnstuck Consulting is a private consulting service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any city, county, or municipal government, including any Building and Safety Department or Code Enforcement Bureau.
We Provide Guidance — Not Resolution. Our service is strictly advisory. We will tell you the required steps you must take — the places to go, the documents you need, the corrections required, the departments you must contact. We do not resolve your issues for you. The execution of every step remains entirely your responsibility. No outcome is guaranteed by our consultation.
We Are Not Attorneys or Licensed Contractors. Nothing in this consultation constitutes legal advice, engineering advice, or the services of a licensed contractor. If your situation requires licensed professional services, we will tell you so and you should obtain them independently.
Money-Back Guarantee Terms. Our guarantee means: if we are unable to provide you with a clear, actionable path forward based on the information available during your consultation, we will refund your consultation fee in full. The guarantee does not apply to outcomes achieved or not achieved after the consultation — it applies only to whether we were able to give you a clear plan.
Results Depend on You. The clarity of your outcome depends on the accuracy and completeness of the information you provide us, as well as your ability to follow through on the steps given. We cannot be held responsible for outcomes that result from incomplete information provided to us or failure to follow the guidance given.
Use this form to describe your issue in detail before we speak. If you have documents (permits, violation notices, correction letters), have them ready for the call. We review your intake before the consultation so your time is spent on solutions.
We will follow up within 1 business day to confirm your appointment and provide payment instructions.
If we can't give you a clear, actionable path forward, you owe us nothing. We stand behind that completely.