Permits & code compliance

We speak fluent code

Permits, plan reviews, correction lists, failed inspections, unpermitted work that needs legitimizing — the bureaucratic side of plumbing is a specialty, not an afterthought. We navigate Austin-area permitting so your project stays legal and keeps moving.


What we handle

The paperwork side of plumbing

Code compliance isn't red tape for its own sake — it's what keeps your insurance valid, your home sellable, and your family safe. We make it painless.

Permits & plan review

We determine exactly which permits your project needs, prepare the applications, and handle plan review comments. Water heaters, repipes, gas lines, remodels — permitted right the first time.

Failed-inspection corrections

Got a correction list? We price it, fix every item to code, coordinate the re-inspection, and stay on it until you get the green tag. Inspectors know our work — that helps.

Unpermitted work resolution

Previous contractor skipped the permit? We assess what's there, bring it up to code, and run the after-the-fact permitting process. Common with water heaters and flip remodels — fixable, and better done now than at closing.

Why it matters

Skipped permits have a way of surfacing

At sale time

Buyer's inspectors and appraisers flag unpermitted water heaters, gas work, and remodels as a matter of routine. What was a quiet shortcut becomes a closing-table crisis with a deadline attached.

At claim time

Insurance adjusters can deny water-damage claims tied to unpermitted, non-code plumbing. The permit is cheap; the denied claim is not.

Planning a project that needs permits? Our water heater services, repiping, and gas line services all include permitting as part of the job. Browse all plumbing services.

Get compliant

Correction list? Unpermitted work? Let's fix it.

Master plumbers who know the local inspectors and the local code.

FAQ

Permit questions, answered

Which plumbing jobs require a permit in Austin?
Most work beyond simple fixture swaps: water heater replacements, repipes, sewer line replacements, gas line work, new plumbing for additions or remodels, and backflow assembly installs. The exact triggers vary by jurisdiction — Austin, Marble Falls, and the surrounding ETJs each have their own rules. When in doubt, ask us before the work starts, not after the inspector shows up.
My project failed inspection. Can you fix it?
Yes — failed-inspection corrections are a core part of this service. Bring us the inspector's correction list (or have them send it), and we'll price the corrections, do the work to code, and get it re-inspected. We deal with correction lists regularly and know what inspectors in this area actually want to see.
I had unpermitted work done by someone else. What now?
It happens more than you'd think — especially with water heaters and remodels. The path forward is an after-the-fact permit: we assess the existing work, bring anything non-compliant up to code, and shepherd it through permitting and inspection. It's almost always cheaper than the alternative of ripping it out later during a sale.
Will unpermitted plumbing affect selling my home?
It can — buyer's inspectors flag unpermitted water heaters and remodels routinely, and it becomes a negotiation point or a closing delay. Getting the work permitted and inspected now, on your timeline, is far less stressful than doing it under contract deadlines.
Do you handle commercial code compliance?
Yes. Commercial projects bring plan reviews, health-department requirements for food service, backflow compliance, and stricter inspection regimes. We handle the plumbing side of commercial build-outs and corrections with the same permit-to-pass process.