How We Coordinate with City Inspectors to Avoid Costly Delays
If you’ve ever had a commercial construction project stall out because “we’re waiting on the city,” you’re not alone. Building permits, plan reviews, inspections—they’re critical parts of the process, but they can feel like black holes when communication breaks down. That’s why at Texas Built Construction, we take city coordination seriously—and make it part of our core process.
Here’s how we work with local municipalities to keep your project moving.
1. We Start Early
Before drawings are even submitted, we research your project’s jurisdiction, zoning, occupancy type, and special requirements. Some cities in Texas require pre-submittal meetings or have unique code interpretations—especially for uses like fitness, medical, restaurants, or schools.
By understanding what’s needed early, we avoid submitting incomplete packages or getting stuck in review loops.
2. We Build Relationships with Inspectors
Having a good rapport with your city inspectors can make a huge difference. We’re respectful, responsive, and proactive in our communication. Over time, this builds trust—and that trust helps during scheduling, revisions, and surprise field conditions.
We also take the time to walk job sites with inspectors in advance when needed. This helps surface issues early and gets everyone aligned on what’s expected before the official inspection.
3. We Track and Manage Every Permit
Permitting isn’t just about filling out a form. There are often multiple permits involved—building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, signage, fire alarms, grease traps, etc. We track each one in a centralized system and manage the sequencing so nothing slips through the cracks.
We also stay in touch with plan reviewers. If something is holding up your submittal, we reach out, clarify issues, and resubmit fast. You don’t have to play middleman—we handle it.
4. We Prepare the Site for Inspections
Nothing slows down a project like a failed inspection. Before an inspector walks the job, we do our own pre-check:
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Is the work accessible and visible?
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Are code requirements clearly met?
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Are temporary systems (like heat or lighting) in place?
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Are subcontractors on hand to answer questions?
This attention to detail helps ensure a pass the first time, which keeps your job on track.
5. We Manage City Changes Mid-Project
Cities sometimes revise their requirements mid-project—especially if new staff are hired or codes change. If this happens, we work fast to adjust drawings, update field conditions, and resubmit as needed.
We also work to minimize the impact on your timeline. We don’t just say, “the city changed the rules”—we provide solutions and clear options to keep moving.
6. We Plan for the Final Inspection Early
The final inspection isn’t just a box to check. It’s a make-or-break moment for your certificate of occupancy (CO). We prepare for this throughout the project—making sure each system has passed earlier phases, final punch items are closed, and documentation is complete.
With solid planning, there are no surprises when the inspector arrives.
Email us today @ projects@txbuiltconstruction.com or call us @ (972) 219-0729.