Our specialty

Work done without a permit?
We legalize it.

An addition, an efficiency, a patio or any work done without a permit: we bring it into compliance with the city. We check whether it can be legalized, prepare as-built plans and engineering, process the after-the-fact permit and carry it through to final close-out.

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Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach · Office in HialeahLicense CRC 1333267

When do you need it?

You bought a home with an addition, efficiency or converted garage built without a permit.
You built a patio, pergola, carport, awning, driveway or fence without a permit.
The city cited you for unpermitted work and fines keep adding up.
You are selling or refinancing and the inspection found unpermitted work.

What we do for you

Review of whether it can be legalized
As-built plans and engineering
City permit
Inspections through close-out

What we need from you

This is enough to start. Anything else we sort out with you on WhatsApp.

AddressPhotos of the workBoundary SurveyCopy of the violation (if any)Owner ID

How we work

From your case to the permit, step by step.

Tell us about your caseThrough the form or WhatsApp. The evaluation is free and a real person on our team answers.
We see the property and give you the estimateWhen the case calls for it, we schedule a site visit: we do not quote without seeing the property.
We prepare everythingSurvey (if needed, done by an outside engineer), plans, engineering and documents.
We submit to the cityYou pay the city fees directly on its portal; we answer the corrections.
Permit, inspections and close-outWe coordinate the inspections through close-out, and you follow your case in real time.

Case file · WM-LEGAL

What the rules say

01
The Florida Building Code requires a permit to construct, enlarge, alter, repair or change the occupancy of a building (section 105.1).
Florida Building Code 2023 (8th ed.), Building, Chapter 1
02
Miami-Dade: “permits may still be issued, and inspections can still be carried out” for existing work done without a permit; it may need to be uncovered.
Miami-Dade County · Homeowners General Permit Information
03
Miami-Dade (Code Relief): as-built plans, an As-Built Certificate from a Florida-licensed engineer or architect, and proof of when the work was built.
Miami-Dade County · Code Relief

Official sources, reviewed October 29, 2026Read the full guide →

Timelines

Plans usually take 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the project. Then the city often takes up to ~30 days to review —timelines vary by municipality.

Payments

Zelle, card, cash or wire transfer. Usually 70% to start and 30% when the plans or the service are completed.

Not included

Unless your estimate says otherwise, it does not include city fees, fines, construction or the survey.

Frequently asked questions

Legalization (after-the-fact permits)

Can any construction be legalized?

Not always: it depends on the building code, the setbacks and each municipality's rules. That is why we first review your case and tell you clearly whether it can be done, before you spend money.

What if I already have a violation?

We legalize the work and close the violation with the city. The sooner the process starts, the sooner the fines stop growing.

Will it help me sell the house?

Yes. We move fast when a sale or refinance is involved, because unpermitted work or an open permit often holds up the closing.

Other services

We can also help

Building permitsSee service →Certificate of UseSee service →Change of UseSee service →Code violationsSee service →Stop Work OrdersSee service →Open permit closureSee service →Commercial renovationsSee service →

Let's get started

Tell us your case.
We handle the rest.

Free evaluation, no commitment: we call you back the same business day. We speak English and Spanish.

Tell us your case — free

Work done without a permit?We legalize it.