Building in Pinellas County? Whether your project is in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Dunedin, or one of the county's many municipalities, a private building inspector can get your plan review and inspections done far faster than waiting on the local department — legally, under Section 553.791.
What a private building inspector does in Pinellas County
- Plan review — code review of your drawings in about two business days.
- Building inspections — scheduled same-day or next-day, in person or virtually.
- Permitting support — coordination with the correct Pinellas jurisdiction, including closeout help.
Why Pinellas builders use private providers
Pinellas is one of Florida's densest, busiest markets, and municipal review and inspection queues reflect that. A private provider isn't tied to those queues, so your project keeps moving. And under HB 803 (effective July 1, 2026), using a private provider in Pinellas — or anywhere in Florida — comes with a 10-business-day permit shot clock, mandatory permit fee reductions (25% partial / 50% full commercial scope), and protection for virtual inspections.
Pinellas cities we serve
St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Dunedin, Gulfport, and surrounding communities — plus unincorporated Pinellas County. A statewide private provider registered across the county can start your project without first-time registration delays.
How to get started
- Confirm which Pinellas jurisdiction has authority over your site.
- Choose a private provider already registered there.
- Decide scope — plan review, inspections, or both (both unlocks the larger commercial fee reduction).
Tew & Taylor has a St. Petersburg office and is registered across Pinellas County and 300+ Florida municipalities. Get a private building inspector on your Pinellas project.
Keep Your Florida Project Moving
Tew & Taylor provides private inspections, plan review, and permitting support across Florida under F.S. §553.791.
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