New project, permitted properly from day one.
For new fences, pergolas, terraces, additions, windows, and accessory structures across Miami-Dade and Broward. We prepare the application, navigate plan review, coordinate engineering when required, and shepherd the permit through to final inspection. Most projects do not need to take three months to permit — but they do need someone who knows which municipality requires what.
Residential exterior and accessory structures.
Fences, gates, and walls
Standard, decorative, and security installations. We handle setback verification, height compliance, and HOA coordination where applicable. Permit timeline: typically 2–4 weeks municipality-dependent.
Pergolas and outdoor structures
Freestanding shade structures, gazebos, and arbors. Includes foundation letter, wind-load calculations (HVHZ), and engineered drawings for structures over the threshold size. Permit timeline: 4–8 weeks.
Terraces, decks, and patios
New construction or expansion. Includes structural detailing for raised decks. Permit timeline: 4–10 weeks depending on attachment and height.
Windows and doors (impact-rated)
Replacement and new openings. Florida Building Code product approval (NOA) verification required. Permit timeline: 2–6 weeks.
Sheds and accessory structures
Detached sheds, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and similar. Triggers zoning review on lot coverage and setbacks. Permit timeline: 6–12 weeks.
Small additions and enclosures
Limited-scope additions (porch enclosures, small bump-outs). Triggers full plan review including mechanical, electrical, and life-safety. Permit timeline: 10–20 weeks.
Where we move the clock — and where we don’t.
A clear-eyed view of expediting reality.
| Phase | Without expediter | With expediter | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application preparation | 1 – 3 weeks (homeowner) | 2 – 5 business days | We know what each municipality requires; no back-and-forth |
| Submittal | Variable | Day 1 | Same-day or next-day filing |
| Plan review (initial) | Same | Same | Reviewer time is fixed; we don’t accelerate it |
| Response to corrections | 2 – 4 weeks (homeowner) | 3 – 7 business days | We interpret reviewer comments quickly |
| Re-submittal cycles | 2 – 4 cycles typical | 1 – 2 cycles typical | Cleaner first submittal reduces revisions |
| Inspection scheduling | Days of friction | Hours | We have direct lines |
| Final close-out | Often delayed | Same day | We close before walking away |
Net result: we typically cut overall permit timeline by 40–60% — by removing the homeowner’s bottleneck, not by accelerating the reviewer’s clock.
Every Miami-Dade municipality runs its own permitting process.
A pergola permit in Coral Gables is a different application — and a different review experience — than the same pergola in Kendall, Doral, or Miami Beach. Each municipality has its own application forms, plan-review checklists, fee schedules, inspector culture, and historical-overlay districts. A permit specialist who only knows City of Miami will lose weeks in Coral Gables. We work across all of them.
Miami-Dade Unincorporated • City of Miami • Coral Gables • Coconut Grove • Pinecrest • Palmetto Bay • Cutler Bay • Kendall • Homestead • Hialeah • Doral • Miami Beach • South Miami • Aventura • North Miami • Miami Springs
From scope to closed permit.
Pinecrest • Pergola + Outdoor Kitchen Permit • Closed 2025 “They told me realistically eight weeks. It was seven. Drawings were submitted day three of engagement, plan review came back with two comments, we responded, and the permit issued. Final inspection passed on the first attempt.”
Tell us about the project.
Share the address, the project scope, and any drawings you already have. A specialist returns the permit path, timeline, and written estimate within one business day.