Headline: Stop Waiting on LADBS! Get Your Los Angeles Building Permits Faster.
Tired of endless delays and confusing red tape at the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS)?
Your project's timeline and budget are too important to be stalled by the complexities of the permit approval process. Navigating the system requires expertise, persistence, and an insider’s understanding of the process. That's where we come in.
We are a professional permit expediting firm specializing in securing building permits from LADBS and associated city agencies. We manage the entire permit lifecycle for architects, developers, contractors, and homeowners, turning bureaucratic headaches into approvals.
Our Services Will:

• Save You Time: We leverage our expertise and relationships to navigate the LADBS system efficiently, anticipating bottlenecks and avoiding common errors that cause months-long delays.
• Save You Money: By reducing project holding costs, preventing costly plan check correction cycles, and freeing up your valuable time, our service pays for itself.
• Eliminate Stress: We handle the paperwork, the follow-ups, and the communication with plan checkers so you can focus on what you do best—designing, building, and managing your project.

Our Full-Service Permit Expediting Includes:

• Initial Plan Review: We conduct a pre-submission review to identify and flag potential issues before they become official comments.
• Full Submittal Package Preparation: We ensure your application is complete and correctly formatted for LADBS ePlan or in-person submittal.
• Dedicated Project Tracking: We constantly monitor your application's status, providing you with regular, transparent updates.
• Plan Check Coordination: We act as your single point of contact, managing communication with LADBS plan checkers and other departments (City Planning, Public Works, Fire Dept., etc.).
• Correction Management: We efficiently process and resubmit plans after corrections are required, ensuring a swift turnaround.
• Permit Issuance: We handle the final steps to get your "Ready to Issue" permit in hand as quickly as possible.

Don't let bureaucracy kill your project's momentum. Let us be your dedicated advocate at LADBS.
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The Cost for an Average Permit Expediter for LADBS

Hiring a permit expediter in Los Angeles is an investment in efficiency. The cost is not standardized and depends heavily on the project's scope and the expediter's pricing model. As of mid-2025, here is what you can expect to pay:

1. Hourly Rate Model

• Cost: $125 - $250 per hour.
• Details: Newer or junior expediters may be at the lower end, while highly experienced consultants with established relationships within LADBS will command a premium. This model is often used for smaller projects, troubleshooting specific issues, or for clients who need consultation services.

2. Flat-Fee (Project-Based) Model

This is the most common pricing structure, as it provides cost certainty for the client. The fee is based on the complexity and scale of the project.

• Simple Projects: $1,000 - $2,500
  • Examples: Straightforward interior remodels (kitchen/bath), legalizing a simple existing structure, minor tenant improvements with no change of use.
• Average / Moderately Complex Projects: $2,500 - $5,000
  • Examples: This is the typical range for an "average" expediter. It covers projects like Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) construction, substantial home additions, and more involved tenant improvements requiring clearances from multiple departments.
• Complex / Major Projects: $5,000 - $12,000+
  • Examples: New single-family home construction, multi-unit residential buildings, commercial buildings, projects requiring significant zoning variances or clearances from numerous agencies (e.g., Coastal Commission, Health Department).

Important Considerations:

• Expediter Fees vs. City Fees: The costs above are only for the expediter's service. You are still responsible for paying all LADBS plan check and permit fees, which can range from hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars.
• Retainer: Most expediters require an upfront retainer (often 50% of the total flat fee) to begin the process.
• Scope of Work: It is crucial to have a clearly written agreement that details what is included in the fee (e.g., number of resubmittals, included agencies) to avoid unexpected charges.