After-the-Fact Permit Legalization
Did you build first and worry about permits later? Many South Florida properties have unpermitted additions, conversions, or decks. These hidden liabilities can lead to heavy fines, forced demolition, or major delays when you try to sell. Absolute Service Call helps you bring this work into full compliance. We make your property’s past improvements 100% legal, safe, and secure for the future.
Our Path to Full Compliance
Legalizing unpermitted work is a complex process, but we make it straightforward for you. Our team starts by assessing the existing work. We then create professional “as-built” plans, file the necessary retroactive permit applications, and manage any corrective work needed to meet current building codes. We guide you through every required inspection, handling all communication with the city to ensure your upgrades are officially and legally approved.
Protect Your Investment and Your Peace of Mind
Legalizing past work is one of the smartest investments you can make in your property. It not only protects and often increases your resale value, but it also eliminates the risk of future complications with city inspectors or insurance claims. With fully permitted work, you can rest easy knowing your home is safe, compliant, and that there will be no unwelcome surprises if the city ever comes knocking.
Your Home's History, Secured.
Don’t let the uncertainty of unpermitted construction cause you stress. The experts at Absolute Service Call are here to manage the entire legalization process with discretion and professionalism. Let us secure your property’s legality.
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
It’s a permit that is sought for construction work that was already completed without prior approval from the city’s building department. The process is designed to bring the existing work up to code and officially record it.
While municipalities can issue fines, proactively seeking to legalize the work often demonstrates good faith and can minimize penalties. The cost of legalizing is almost always far less than the potential fines and legal issues of being discovered by the city.
This is a key part of the process. Our team will identify any code deficiencies and manage the necessary repairs or modifications to ensure the work can pass all required inspections.
In most cases, yes. However, some structures may be impossible to legalize if they violate fundamental zoning laws (e.g., built too close to a property line). Our initial assessment will determine the viability of the legalization process for your specific situation.
