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How to Pull a Building Permit for Your Home Improvement Projects
If you’re completing a home improvement project, there are a few important steps to this process that you may overlook. Among the most crucial steps […]
Read ArticleHow the Bureau of Engineering Helps Get Building Permit Approved Faster
When you’re getting ready to develop any type of building, you’ll need to apply for building permits from the Los Angeles Department of Building and […]
Read ArticleA Tenant’s Guide to Maximizing Your Improvement Allowance
If you’re thinking of leasing out a commercial space for your retail store, warehouse, or office, there’s a good chance that you’ll need to make […]
Read ArticleThe Importance of Permit Expediters in Substandard Housing
If you own a property in California, any housing on the property must be maintained to ensure it doesn’t fall into disrepair. Having a messy […]
Read ArticleUnderstanding Stem Wall Foundations: Common Problems and Repairs
A home can be built with numerous types of foundations, the most common of which include basements and slab foundations. It’s also possible for homes […]
Read ArticleLoad-bearing Walls: Everything You Need to Know
During a renovation or remodeling project, homeowners often want to remove a wall in order to create a more open floor plan and improve the […]
Read ArticleZoning Permits: Everything You Need to Know
When you buy a piece of land, there are certain rules you must adhere to if you’re looking to develop on that land. These rules […]
Read ArticleUnderstanding Plan, Section, and Elevation Architectural Drawings
There are many different drawings that architects use when creating the design for a building or structure. Three of the most common drawings include plan, […]
Read ArticleDemystifying Easements: Your Guide to Understanding, Buying, and Removing Them
Whether you own land or a commercial/residential property, an easement likely exists on the property because of the presence of external utility services that include […]
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