HOUSTON, May 20, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- PermitUsNow, a leading permitting firm recognized
for transforming building permitting processes across Houston, is ready to assist commercial and
residential property owners with essential permitting guidance
following the recent severe weather. The powerful winds and rain
that struck on May 16, 2024, have
caused an estimated $5 billion to
$7 billion in property damage,
impacting areas including downtown Houston and the Heights. With many businesses
temporarily closed and power restoration efforts underway,
PermitUsNow is on call to support the community in navigating the
permitting process.
Drawing from extensive experience in disaster recovery, the
PermitUsNow team understands the urgency and frustration that
property owners face when starting repairs after a natural disaster
like last Thursday's tornado. Desperate to begin rebuilding, many
property owners may overlook the critical step of obtaining the
necessary building permits, or, in some cases, contractors may
neglect this responsibility. Skipping the permitting process can
lead to safety hazards, code enforcement violations known as "red
tags", and complications with insurance claims. For more
information on handling insurance claims, visit Insurance Claims
Guidelines.
"Our office, located in downtown Houston, witnessed the widespread destruction
firsthand. The damage to commercial office buildings, restaurants,
trees, cars, and more is overwhelming. Our goal is to be a
beacon of light for those in need of permitting assistance to
rebuild," said Helen
Callier, president of PermitUsNow.
Top Permitting Tips for Property Owners:
- Identify the Correct Permitting Authority: Determine
whether your property falls under the jurisdiction of Harris County, the City of Houston, the City of Katy, or
Fort Bend County, or others.
Contact the relevant authority to ensure you are applying for the
correct permits.
- Understand the Required Permits: Structural repairs such
as fixing fallen, buckled, or cracked walls, blown-out windows, and
collapsed roofs require building permits. Check with your local
permitting office for a full list of required permits.
- Work with Licensed Contractors: Ensure your contractor
is licensed and pulls the necessary permits. Verify their
credentials through Contractor Verification.
- Prepare Necessary Documentation: Gather all required
documents, such as the plans, scope of work, construction cost. and
contractor details, to streamline the permitting process.
- Schedule Inspections: Once permits are obtained,
schedule the necessary inspections at key points during the rebuild
to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Stay Informed: Keep up with local building codes
and regulations to avoid any compliance issues.
- Close-out: Make sure Contractor obtains
jurisdiction final inspection on work performed and properly close
out project and file documentation as required.
PermitUsNow has activated its toll-free line,
1.844.PERMIT.4, to answer questions and provide tips on
obtaining the necessary building permits for both commercial and
residential property owners.
"We have extensive experience assisting commercial and
residential owners with permitting after storms and floods.
Answering permitting questions from the communities where we
live, work, and play is a core part of our mission," said
Moruf Jimoh, Permitting Manager at
PermitUsNow.
Repairing and rebuilding homes and businesses can be a stressful
process, and navigating the permitting requirements can be
confusing. PermitUsNow encourages property owners to also consult
their jurisdiction's permitting website for additional information
on obtaining a permit.
For years, PermitUsNow has supported homeowners and commercial
property owners in pulling permits after natural disasters in
Houston, along the Gulf Coast, and
other regions. Commercial and residential property owners are
encouraged to call PermitUsNow for permitting assistance at
1.844.PERMIT.4 or visit https://permitusnow.com/quote/.
About PermitUsNow
PermitUsNow is a dynamic firm that is transforming the state of
building permitting nationwide. PermitUsNow helps architects,
contractors, and project owners to do what they love to do best and
that is helping them to fulfill their customers' goals.
PermitUsNow staff are permitting process and code experts who have
worked with more than 700 jurisdictions in Texas and in other cities in North America. PermitUsNow staff write and
contribute articles for industry publications and have published a
Building Permitting Daily Tracking Log Book to assist Contractors
in managing their permits.
Companies such BRIZO, H-E-B, United Airlines, CVS, ATKINS, and
Burns and McDonnell have saved time and money during the
pre-construction phase of their projects with support from
PermitUsNow. Because of these operational efficiencies, these
PermitUsNow clients were able to open new locations, connect with
more customers, and achieve profitability sooner.
For more information about Callier and PermitUsNow, please visit
permitusnow.com.
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