Your Friendly Neighborhood Building Permit Assistant
Introduction
Learn your Properties Ultimate Potential Prior to hiring a Designer or Architect
Get Assistance with your Building Permit
Services
Consulting
With years of experience in the building industry and being employed by numerous building departments; Paula understands building codes and can explain local jurisdiction requirements. She can answer your building questions and detail your properties ultimate building allowances in a manner that you will understand.
If you’re in search of an Architect, Designer, Licensed Civil, Structural or Soil Engineer, Building Contractor or Archeology Services; Paula knows the local craft and can guide you with contacts or obtain quotes for you.
Assistance with your Building Permit Package
Interested in being your Own Builder, but don’t understand the building permit process, or just don't want to hassle with it? We can help!
We complete all the required forms and applications, compile the documents and plan sheets, then submit this permit package to your local jurisdiction for review.
We then see it through the review and correction process to permit procurement.
This service can also include: Planning Approvals, Coastal Commission and Land-Use Permits.
OTHER SERVICES:
Property Research Report
A Property search will identify all the Possibilities and Requirements in your local jurisdiction.
Property Research
Report
Typical Questions Answered in a Property Research Report:
*Can I build an ADU, JADU, Granny Unit or Guest Suite?
*What's the difference between the above?
*Do I have to hire an Architect or Engineer?
*How long does it take to get a building permit?
*Will my address be flagged if questions are asked?
*Can I be my own builder and obtain a building permit?
*What is my allowable building height?
*What are my setbacks from the property lines?
*How many square feet can I add to my house?
*Does all construction work require a building permit?
*What percent of my lot can be covered with structures?
*Can I use SLO County's pre-reviewed plans for my ADU?
*Do I need an Architect if I use the pre-reviewed plans?
*Is the review process shortened if I use the pre-reviewed ADU plans?
Possible Jurisdiction Requirements ~ Answered in a Property Research Report:
*Are fire sprinklers required?
*Will solar panels be required?
*Will a sewer video be required?
*Will a PV car charger be required?
*Will there be flood zone requirements?
*Will high fire hazard code's be required?
*Is my project considered Inland or Coastal?
*Can my new unit tie into my existing septic system?
*Will a soil report be required or waived due to the size?
*Will my project require water and sewer will-call letters?
*Will extra parking be required or will the new unit be exempt?
*Will any new utilities be required for the new unit, are any exempt?
*Will my project require storm management procedures or will it be exempt?
*Will curb, sidewalk and street improvement be required, a bond if delayed, or exempt?
*Is my project in an Archaeological overlay or sensitive area, which requires a study and report, or will it be exempt?
We can answer all of these questions and any others you have for a package price.
~One the first of it’s kind, Always Measure Twice was established in 2020~
Our services cost less than customers expect, so please feel free to contact Paula for quotes, pricing and references.
Testimonials
“We wanted to create rental income on our property, so we visited our local building department’s website to see our options. However, we didn’t know which one of these we were allowed; ADU, JADU, guest suite or granny unit. So, we hired AMT to do a property research report for us. They discovered we could have an ADU and a JADU. They also obtained our building permit for us and guided us to a wonderful contractor. Now we have more than enough income.”
“We were thinking of the people who made our remodel happen and you were the game changer.
We passed final inspection on December 15th and were able to move in before Christmas.
We cannot be more thrilled and cannot thank you enough for your leading the way through the county process. It was such a rollercoaster ride and you kept us feeling like there was some sanity in all of it and that a solution would be realized.
You do amazing work and we are so grateful! We will defiantly send any neighbors your way who are looking to commence big projects with the county.
Thank you and best always,”
“We called a designer to create a rooftop deck for us. She suggested we obtain a property research report first from AMT, before spending money on a design. AMT discovered rooftop decks aren’t allowed in our city. Yes, we were very disappointed with this information, but really glad it only cost us a couple hundred dollars rather than thousands in design fees.”
“I appreciate the fact I can email, text or call Paula with a code question and she gets back to me within minutes or the same day.”
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OUR PROMISE
To be honest, ethical and up front