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Code violation and permit resolution in San Jose. We review the document and permit history, assess the construction and help define the corrections. The City determines the requirements and when the case closes.

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CSLB #1050108 · Records and assessment before construction pricing

Floor plans, level and hard hat illustrating construction planning
Illustrative planning image. The work required depends on your property and the City’s findings.

What is happening right now?

You received a notice

Keep the case number, listed conditions, inspector contact and deadline together. Ask the assigned inspector to clarify what is required.

Work has been stopped

Follow the posted order and contact the City before resuming. Keep the affected construction accessible for inspection.

You found a permit concern

Start with the property’s permit history. An existing permit or open application can change the next step.

Understand the existing work before pricing corrections

We compare the permit record with what was built, review available construction photos and walk the property. That helps identify what is documented, what is still unknown and which questions need the City’s direction.

If work is concealed, we discuss the evidence and inspection access needed before defining the repair scope. Photos can support that review; they do not guarantee that finished surfaces can stay closed.

See how a project moves from scope to completion

From notice to final inspection

The route depends on the City’s findings, the records and the construction. A notice deadline still applies while you plan.

  1. Read the document and records

    Together, we start with the notice, permit history, relevant dates and what is known about the construction.

  2. Confirm the City path

    The assigned inspector determines what needs documentation, permits, correction or access for inspection.

  3. Define and price the construction

    We coordinate drawings and permits where needed, then price the defined construction scope in writing.

  4. Complete the corrections

    We carry out the agreed work, coordinate construction inspections and respond to correction lists.

  5. Document the result

    Keep the permit and inspection records together. The City decides final approval and case closure.

Most South Bay cities charge extra for work done without a permit, often double the permit fees; see the penalty rules by city. If the notice is about a living unit built before 2020, see California's ADU amnesty.

Help with the construction side of the case

Assessment and permit coordination
Reviewing flagged construction, permit history and access needs; coordinating drawings and permit applications where required.
Construction corrections
Unpermitted additions, conversions, decks and plumbing or electrical changes, depending on City direction and the property.
A scope you can evaluate
Cost depends on records, access, City review and the work discovered. We explain what is known before pricing. Legal disputes and hearings need advice from an appropriate professional.

Tell us about the notice or unfinished permit

Start with a short summary of the construction issue. Our first conversation helps identify the records and site assessment needed to define the work. We price a defined scope in writing; the City determines requirements and case closure.

  • The type of notice or permit concern
  • Any deadline listed on your document
  • The work involved and any missing inspections

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Code violation resolution: common questions
Can I get in trouble for unpermitted work when I sell?
Unpermitted work may affect disclosures, financing, or buyer negotiations. A change of ownership does not legalize it. Check the permit and case records, then discuss sale requirements with your real estate or legal adviser. Our guide to selling a San José home with a code violation covers the records to gather.
Do you pull the permits and deal with the city for me?
Yes. We can coordinate required drawings and permit applications and carry out the corrective construction under an agreed scope. We also arrange construction inspections. The City decides the requirements and when the case closes.
How do you charge for permit coordination and repairs?
Permit coordination and corrective construction are separate scopes. Before coordination begins, we explain the work, billing terms and cost-review points in writing. City fees, drawings, engineering and testing may add separate costs. Once the required construction is defined, we provide a separate written scope and price.
What should I gather before we talk?
Have the permit and inspection records, any City correspondence, existing plans and construction photos available. Original photo files can help show the work before it was covered. Start the form with a short summary; we can arrange to review private records after we speak.
How long does it take to resolve a violation?
There is no single reliable timeline. Permit history, City review, corrections, and inspections vary by case. Read the deadline on your notice and ask the assigned inspector which steps apply.
I applied for solar and now the city says there is unpermitted work. What happened?
A new permit application can raise questions about previous work. Check the permit record and ask the City which work needs review before changing the solar scope.
The city red tagged my job. What do I do first?
Follow the posted stop work order. Read the affected scope, leave work accessible for inspection, and contact the City before resuming. The permit and correction path depends on the order and findings.
I already have a permit application open. Does that help or hurt?
An open plan review submittal can expire if it sits inactive, and an extension needs City approval. Check its actual status and date with the Permit Center. New review and fees may apply if it expires.