DC Permit Expediting for Architects & Engineers

You Design. We Navigate the Bureaucracy.

As an architect or engineer, your expertise is in creating brilliant designs - not wrestling with DC's complex permit bureaucracy. We handle 100% of the administrative process so you can focus on what you do best.

The Reality You Face:

• Clients getting impatient with permit delays affecting project schedules

• Hours wasted on administrative tasks instead of billable design work

• Permit rejections due to missing paperwork or procedural errors

• Multiple agency coordination eating up your valuable time

We Speak Your Language (But Handle the Government Paperwork)

What We Do For Design Professionals:

Administrative Expertise - Not Design Advice:

• Complete permit application preparation and submission

• Navigate DC Department of Buildings administrative requirements

• Coordinate between multiple agencies (DOB, DDOT, Historic Preservation)

• Track applications and manage all follow-up communications

• Handle plan review comments that are procedural (not design-related)

We DON'T:

• Provide design advice or technical recommendations

• Modify your drawings or specifications

• Make engineering or architectural decisions

• Override your professional judgment

Permit Types We Expedite for Design Projects

Building Permits

• New construction administrative processing

• Major renovation permit coordination

• Mixed-use project multi-agency navigation

Zoning & Special Permits

• PUD application administrative management

• Variance and special exception paperwork

• Board of Zoning Adjustment coordination

Historic Preservation

• Historic Preservation Review Board submissions

• Administrative coordination with preservation staff

• Documentation and filing management

Specialized Permits

• Public space permit administration

• Traffic control plan submissions

• Certificate of occupancy processing

Why Design Professionals Choose Our Administrative Services

25+ Years of DC Process Expertise

• Deep relationships with permit review staff (not plan reviewers)

• Understanding of administrative timelines and bottlenecks

• Knowledge of exactly what paperwork each department requires

Protect Your Professional Time

• Stop: Spending hours on administrative tasks

• Start: Focusing on billable design work

• Result: Better project profitability and client satisfaction

Reduce Client Stress

• Your clients see: Smooth, predictable permit timelines

• You avoid: Uncomfortable conversations about delays

• We handle: All the administrative follow-up and status updates

Recent Success Stories - Administrative Wins

Capitol Hill Historic Renovation

• Challenge: Complex historic preservation paperwork requirements

• Our Role: Managed all administrative coordination between architect and HPRB

• Result: 8-week approval vs. 16-week standard - architect focused on design refinements

Mixed-Use Development Downtown

• Challenge: 12 different permits across multiple agencies

• Our Role: Administrative coordination and tracking of all submissions

• Result: Synchronized approvals kept construction timeline on track

LEED Office Building

• Challenge: Complex documentation requirements for energy compliance

• Our Role: Administrative management of all permit paperwork

• Result: Engineer avoided administrative burden, project stayed profitable

Common Administrative Pain Points We Solve

For Architects:

• "I spent 8 hours this week just on permit paperwork"

• "The city keeps asking for documents I already submitted"

• "My client is calling daily asking about permit status"

• "I missed a deadline because I didn't know about a new requirement"

For Engineers:

• "Administrative tasks are killing my project profitability"

• "I don't have time to track multiple permit applications"

• "The permit process is delaying my next project phase"

• "I need someone who understands the administrative maze"

What Design Professionals Say

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "M.C.G. handles all the administrative headaches so I can focus on design. Worth every penny." - Sarah Chen, AIA

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "They know exactly what paperwork each department wants. Saved me 20+ hours per project." - Mike Rodriguez, PE

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My clients are happier because permits move smoothly. I'm happier because I'm designing, not filing paperwork." - Jennifer Park, Architect

Administrative Service Pricing

Pricing varies based on project type and complexity level:

Project Type Categories:

• Residential Projects: Single-family homes, townhouses, condos

• Commercial Projects: Office buildings, retail, mixed-use developments

• Historic Preservation: Projects in historic districts or landmark buildings

• Specialty Projects: Institutional, industrial, or unique use buildings

Complexity Levels:

• Standard Complexity: Straightforward permits, single agency coordination

• Moderate Complexity: Multiple permits, 2-3 agency coordination

• High Complexity: Complex zoning issues, multiple agencies, special requirements

• Rush/Emergency: Expedited processing with premium timeline

Each project is evaluated individually based on scope, timeline requirements, and administrative coordination needed. Contact us for a customized quote based on your specific project parameters.

Ready to Eliminate Administrative Headaches?

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Contact M.C.G. Permit Consultants

Stop wasting billable hours on administrative tasks.

Phone: (202) 729-8272
Email: sayhello@mcgpermits.com
Address: 1050 30th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20007

✓ Free Consultation
✓ Free Administrative Quote
✓ 25+ Years DC Process Experience

Simply Getting It Done.

M.C.G. Permit Consultants, LLC - Your Administrative Partner Since 2000