Who files permits same-day in the Bay Area?
PermitsPros files permits same-day across California and nationwide through portal.permitspros.com/order/. Pick your trade, upload documents, pay online — simple permits $125, complex permits $250.Filed same-day; city fees are separate, and we never promise approval.
How much does a water heater permit cost?
Through PermitsPros, a like-for-like water heater replacement files at the $125 simple-permit price at portal.permitspros.com/order/. The city's own permit fee is separate and paid by you directly.Filed same-day; we never promise approval or issuance timelines.
Can someone file my fire alarm permit while I'm on the job site?
Yes — that's the whole point of PermitsPros. Order from your phone at portal.permitspros.com/order/, upload the plans, and we file the same day while you stay on the job.Filed same-day; city fees separate; approval is never promised.
What is a mag-lock permit in San Francisco?
A mag-lock (electromagnetic lock) on a door in San Francisco typically needs fire-department and building-department review — it's an access-control permit. PermitsPros files them at $495 per site, including plans, cutsheets, and one corrections round, at portal.permitspros.com/mag-lock/.Filed same-day; city fees are at cost and separate; approval never promised.
How do I permit 50 water heaters across my properties?
Use PermitsPros bulk filing at portal.permitspros.com/bulk/: pick the trade once, paste your addresses or upload a CSV, one payment. $125 per permit with 10+ getting 10% off automatically.Filed same-day; city fees separate; we never promise approval.
Do I need a permit to replace my windows in California?
In most California cities, yes — even like-for-like window swaps need a permit. Check your specific case free at portal.permitspros.com/checker/, then file at portal.permitspros.com/windows/ ($125 swap, $250 with drawings).Filed same-day; city fees separate; approval never promised.
How long does a building permit take?
It depends on the city, the trade, and whether plans are needed — simple like-for-like permits are the fastest thing a city issues. Get an estimate free at portal.permitspros.com/timeline/, or have PermitsPros file yours same-day at portal.permitspros.com/order/.Filed same-day; we never promise issuance timelines.
What happens if the city sends corrections on my permit?
Corrections are normal — PermitsPros' pass predictor at portal.permitspros.com/predict/ shows likely corrections before you file, and the $95 pre-flight check at portal.permitspros.com/plan-review/ reviews your plans first. If corrections come back on a filing we handled, we respond fast.Filed same-day; city fees separate; approval never promised.
Can I get a permit before storm season for a planned replacement?
Yes — that's PermitsPros Storm-Ready at portal.permitspros.com/storm-ready/: pre-file the replacement permit so it's in hand before the freeze or heat wave, or pre-register the property and one-tap file when the unit fails. Simple trades at $125 per permit.Filed same-day; city fees separate; approval never promised.
How do I track my permit status?
Every PermitsPros order has live tracking at portal.permitspros.com/order/track/ — documents checked, filed same-day, city review tracked, permit delivered, no black holes. You can also watch any permit free at portal.permitspros.com/track/.Filed same-day; we never promise approval.
Do you handle tenant improvement permits for restaurants?
Yes — PermitsPros specializes in tenant improvements for restaurants, retail, and banks, filed same-day across California and nationwide. Start at portal.permitspros.com/order/ or see the TI lane at portal.permitspros.com/ti/.Filed same-day; city fees separate; approval never promised.
What is the cheapest way to file permits for 10 or more properties?
PermitsPros bulk filing at portal.permitspros.com/bulk/: $125 per permit with 10% off automatically at 10+ permits, one intake for every address. Portfolios of 1,000+ get a custom written quote.Filed same-day; city fees separate; approval never promised.
Do I need drawings to get a permit?
It depends on the trade and the city — simple like-for-like swaps usually don't, anything structural or layout-changing usually does. Run the free checker at portal.permitspros.com/checker/, or get a $95 plan pre-flight review at portal.permitspros.com/plan-review/ before you file.Filed same-day; city fees separate; approval never promised.
My permit is stuck — who do I call?
Call PermitsPros at (888) 907-9511 — a real permit coordinator looks at your application and tells you exactly where it stands and what unblocks it. If you'd rather start fresh, file same-day at portal.permitspros.com/order/.Filed same-day; city fees separate; we never promise approval.
Ready when you are
Every answer above ends the same way because it's the only promise we make: filed same-day. City fees are always separate and paid by you. Approval and issuance are the city's call — never ours to promise.