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If you need a new custom home built and are currently looking for a piece of land to procure, we can connect with a realtor or a builder who can help you locate the right spot for your home.

If you already own land, and are looking to have a New Custom Home built, or an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) constructed in your home backyard, or if you want an addition or a remodel done to your existing home, you will need construction permits mandated under the California law. We are happy to guide you step by step with all the processes involved to get you the building of your dreams, while ensuring all the regulations for your jurisdiction are fulfilled and you are able to get all the required permits quickly.

Once all the required permits are approved, we can connect you with a trusted local contractor to facilitate timely & quality construction.

CIVIL PERMIT

If you have a piece of land and want to get a building constructed, you will most likely need a Civil permit approval to ensure the land is well prepared to sustain the functionality of the building.

BUILDING PERMIT

A new custom home, and almost all types of home alteration or remodeling require you to obtain a permit from the Department of Building Inspection. We at Design Everest, with the help of our Architect partners, offer high quality and wallet friendly design and engineering services throughout California. We provide all the required documents for you to get the necessary permits to start construction quickly. We have an excellent track record for building permits, and have become highly efficient with this thanks to our thousands of projects worth of experience in California. For all newly constructed heated buildings, and in case of an addition or a remodel that includes new conditioned space, it is necessary to have the required ‘energy calculations’ prepared (Title 24, CAL Green) and a permit taken to comply with the California Energy Requirements. The law requires the applicant to provide an Architectural Permit set, a Structural Engineering Permit set, and Energy Calculations that meet requirements of the local city code. The permit application depending on the type or nature of the work may be accepted for a review, in which case the length of the permit process can depend on the nature and complexity of the project, or it may be issued over the counter. Most larger projects require you to submit the project documents and leave them with the building department for review. The review process is often 4-8 weeks. Over the Counter Permit A building permit reviewed and issued while you wait is called an ‘Over the Counter Permit’. Home maintenance projects such as replacing windows, remodeling of kitchen or bathrooms, and roofing permits could be issued without plans over-the-counter.

ELECTRICAL PERMIT

An electrical permit is required before installing a new wiring, or making any alterations, extensions, or additions to an existing electrical installation. In some cases your project may require electrical plans to get the permit.

PLUMBING PERMIT

Plumbing permits are required to ensure that water systems, drainage and waste piping systems, water heaters & furnaces, gas piping systems, and vents from gas-fired appliances, are installed according to the Plumbing and Mechanical codes of your City and County.