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Practical guides for architects, engineers, builders, and developers on private provider inspections, plan review, permitting, and Florida Building Code.
Practical resources on private provider services, inspections, plan review, and Florida Building Code.
Florida's Attorney General confirmed that local building departments can't duplicate a private provider's work, charge for services they didn't perform, or add rules stricter than state law. Here's what it means for your project.
Virtual and remote private provider inspections keep Florida projects moving without waiting on the building department. Here's how they work, what HB 803 says, and when to use them.
Under HB 803, commercial developers who use a Florida private provider for plan review and inspections get a mandatory 50% permit fee cut and a 10-day permit shot clock. Here's the math.
Looking for private provider inspections near you in Florida? See how statewide coverage works, which regions Tew & Taylor serves, and how to get a same-day inspection in your county.
In 2026, HB 803 changed the math on Florida permitting. Compare the building department vs. a private provider on timeline, fees, and the new 10-business-day shot clock.
"Private providers aren't accepted." "It's a loophole." "The city re-inspects anyway." We debunk the 7 most common myths about Florida private provider inspections under §553.791 and HB 803.
When hurricane season floods building departments, private provider inspections keep your repairs and rebuilds moving. Here's how to avoid the storm-season permit backlog in Florida.
Standby generator installs surge before hurricane season — and so do permit delays. Here's how generator permits and inspections work in Florida, and how a private provider speeds them up.
Solar installs peak in summer — and so do permit backlogs. Learn how solar panel permits and inspections work in Florida and how a private provider gets your PV jobs inspected same-day.
HB 803 gives Florida building departments just 10 business days to review plans or issue a permit when a private provider is used — or it's deemed approved. Here's how the shot clock works.
Threshold buildings require special structural inspections by a licensed threshold inspector. Here's what threshold inspections are, when they're required in Florida, and how to keep them on schedule.
Pool permits and inspections slow Florida pool builders down every season. Learn how the pool permit process works and how a private provider gets your inspections done same-day.
Open permits can derail a Florida commercial or real estate closing. Here's how open permits work, why they stall deals, and how a private provider closes them out fast.
Roof permits and inspections stall Florida roofers on every job. Learn how the roof permit process works and how a private provider gets dry-in and final inspections done same-day.
A private provider is a licensed professional who performs your building inspections and plan review in place of the local building department. Here is how it works under F.S. 553.791.
A complete breakdown of Florida Statute 553.791: who can be a private provider, the permit timelines, mandatory fee reductions, and what the law requires of building departments.
A side-by-side comparison of using a private provider versus your local building department for plan review and inspections in Florida: speed, cost, and control.
What a private provider costs in Florida, how the mandatory permit fee reduction offsets it, and how to weigh the cost against the schedule savings on your project.
A clear guide to the permit review deadlines under Florida's private provider statute, including the HB 803 10-business-day commercial window and deemed approval by law.
Same-day and next-day inspections, one point of contact, and no municipal queue. How private provider inspections keep Florida builders and GCs on schedule.
Two-day plan review, organized comments, and reviewers who understand design intent. How private provider plan review reduces revision cycles for Florida design professionals.
Open permits can stall a real estate closing. How a private provider resolves outstanding inspections quickly so the deal stays on track.
When a project only needs an electrical, plumbing, or mechanical inspection, a single-trade private provider inspection is the fastest path. Here is how it works.
Does the building department have to accept a private provider? Is it legal? Is the code different? The most common misconceptions about Florida private providers, set straight.
What Florida House Bill 803 means for developers, builders, permit fees, private provider timelines, and commercial project costs.
How HB 803 affects pool, HVAC, window, generator, roofing, electrical, plumbing, and other Florida single-trade permits.
A practical comparison across inspection timeline, plan review speed, cost, and communication.
Where construction time is lost in the permitting process and how private providers recover it.
How private provider plan review works in Florida and what architects and engineers should expect.
Key FBC provisions, what changed in the 8th Edition, and how private providers help navigate them.
A practical guide for contractors when an inspection fails — what the report means and how to reschedule fast.
Everything HVAC contractors need to know about permits, inspections, and common failures.
How open permits affect Florida closings and how to resolve them quickly.
A common question about private provider inspections in Florida — answered in plain language.
A breakdown of the real cost savings when using a Florida private provider.
When buying or selling property in Florida, ensuring all permits are properly closed is critical.
A complete guide to Florida certificates of occupancy — what triggers the CO and how to speed it up.
A phase-by-phase breakdown of what Florida building inspectors check at each milestone.
Seven proven strategies for accelerating building permit approvals in Florida.
A guide for homeowners and contractors on Florida zoning laws and the permit process.
A complete guide to Florida electrical permits and inspections for contractors.
A guide to Florida plumbing permits and inspections — rough-in, pressure testing, finals.
Everything Florida roofing contractors need to know about permits and wind mitigation.
Local permitting insight for Florida's most active construction markets.
Need a private building inspector in Pinellas County? Get same-day inspections and 2-day plan review under §553.791 across St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, and Dunedin.
A contractor's guide to Palm Beach County permitting — process, common delays, and how to stay on schedule.
Private provider services in Nassau County — Fernandina Beach, Yulee, and Amelia Island.
Private provider services across Nocatee, Ponte Vedra, and St. Augustine.
Private provider services across Orange Park, Fleming Island, and Oakleaf Plantation.
Expert private provider permitting for Port Royal's luxury residential market.
Private provider services in specific Florida cities and communities.
Permitting in the City of Miami and Miami-Dade can be slow and complex. Here's a contractor's guide to permits, inspections, and how a private provider speeds it up under §553.791 and HB 803.
Licensed private provider in West Palm Beach — same-day inspections, 2-day plan review.
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Premier private provider in Jupiter delivering plan reviews and private inspections.
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