Building Permit Applications
Complete permit filing and coordination
Professional Permit Filing
Chicago's Department of Buildings requires specific documentation formats, structural calculations, and code compliance demonstrations before issuing construction permits. Missing or incorrectly formatted submissions can delay your project by weeks or even months—time that translates directly into additional carrying costs and lost use of your property.
Our licensed architects prepare complete permit packages that anticipate reviewer questions. We format drawings to DOB specifications, include required engineering stamps, and compile supporting documentation in the order reviewers expect. After filing over 500 permits across Chicago neighborhoods, we know what triggers revision requests and how to avoid them.
You receive regular status updates as your application moves through review. When corrections or clarifications are requested, we respond within 48 hours to keep your project moving. The result is faster approvals with fewer back-and-forth cycles—so you can start construction on schedule.
Your Project
Team
Mike Ryan
“Mike brings over two decades of expertise in designing and constructing luxury residential properties throughout Chicago. As a University of Colorado at Boulder graduate originally from Minnesota, he demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and thoughtful approach to the design process. His strengths include navigating the complexities of securing building permits and managing client expectations from project start through completion.”
Christi Malone
“Christi brings over 20 years of architecture and construction expertise. She holds a Master of Architecture from Arizona State University and has worked across diverse roles—from residential design firms to co-founding a design studio and teaching interior design in New Mexico. For the past 11 years, she has specialized in Chicago home inspections, developing deep knowledge of Midwest construction methods and materials. Her background enables her to identify complex issues as part of the design/build process.”
Darren Flynn
“Darren Flynn is the Managing Principal and founding member of Chicago Roof Deck & Garden, started in 2009. He has over 20 years of experience in residential, commercial and retail construction and shares the overall strategic and operating responsibility.”