Caught With Unpermitted Work in Austin? We Fix It.
Notice of Violation? Work completed without a permit? Expired permit? Selling a property with unpermitted construction? Austin Permit Rescue helps property owners document existing work, prepare permit drawings, respond to City comments, and move toward compliance.
AUSTIN'S FASTEST PERMIT RESCUE!
AUSTIN'S FASTEST PERMIT RESCUE!
AUSTIN'S FASTEST PERMIT RESCUE!
AUSTIN'S FASTEST PERMIT RESCUE!
AUSTIN'S FASTEST PERMIT RESCUE!
AUSTIN'S FASTEST PERMIT RESCUE!
Austin Permit Rescue
Small projects and urgent cases welcome.
Texas licensed architect specializing in after-the-fact permits, work performed without permits, Austin code violations, expired permits, existing-condition drawings, and permit corrections.
If the City has flagged construction on your property, send us the property address and any notice you received. We can review the situation and determine what architectural work is likely required.
Which Issue Can We Help With?
I Received a Code Violation
You have a City notice, complaint, or enforcement case and need to know what happens next.
- Notice of Violation or code case
- Work Without Permit citation
- Stop-work or inspection issue
I Built Without a Permit
The work is already done. Now you need a path to get it documented, permitted, and approved.
- Additions and garage conversions
- Interior remodels and structural changes
- Accessory buildings and other improvements
I Found Unpermitted Work
The problem surfaced during a sale, refinance, remodel, or new permit application.
- Previous-owner construction
- Expired or abandoned permits
- Permit issues discovered during due diligence
We Fix Permit Problems
Austin Permit Rescue is a focused service of Nightingale Architecture PLLC for property owners dealing with unpermitted construction, code violations, expired permits, and after-the-fact permitting.
You work directly with a Texas licensed architect who understands existing buildings, Austin permitting, and how to move small problem projects through the process efficiently.
Texas Licensed Architect
Austin Permitting Experience
Fast Turnaround
How Permit Rescue Works
1. Call Us
Tell us what happened and send over any City notice, case number, or permit information you have.
2. We Come Review and Measure
We visit the property, document the existing conditions, and determine what application type and permit path apply.
3. We Prepare the Set
We turn the field measurements into a permit-ready architectural set, delivering most cases within 3 business days or less. No unnecessary redesign or complicated processes. We handle the paperwork.
4. Fixed Fee Through Permit Issuance
Our architectural fee is fixed through permit issuance, including normal review comments and corrections.
One scope. One fee. Fast turnaround.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at office@nightingalearch.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Often, yes. The work still has to comply with applicable zoning and building requirements, but many projects can be documented and permitted after construction.
Not necessarily. That depends on what was built, where it was built, and whether the existing work can be shown to comply. We evaluate that before assuming demolition is required.
For most straightforward residential permit-rescue projects, we target a permit-ready architectural set within 3 business days of the site visit.
We work on a fixed architectural fee through permit issuance, including the initial site visit, field measurements, drawings, application setup, and normal architectural review comments.
No. Some issues can be handled without architectural drawings. If that is the case, we will tell you rather than sell you work you do not need.
We need owner information and a description of the work to provide an accurate quote. We will handle the measurements and documentation.
Problems We Fix
- Work completed without a permit
- Unpermitted additions and garage conversions
- Interior remodels discovered after construction
- Expired or abandoned permits
- Code Compliance notices and permit violations
- Previous-owner unpermitted work
- Permit problems discovered during a sale or refinance
- Missing or outdated architectural drawings
- Permit corrections and resubmittals
- Existing construction that needs to be documented and legalized
Contact Us
Send Us Your Permit Problem
The fastest way to get started is to send us the property address and whatever you have from the City.
Please include:
- Property address
- City notice, case number, or permit number
- A few photos of the work
- Your name and phone number
We’ll review it, schedule a site visit if needed, and determine the correct permit path.
Permit sets ready in 3 business days.
Austin, Texas, United States
Disclaimer
Austin Permit Rescue is a service of Nightingale Architecture PLLC and is not affiliated with the City of Austin or any other governmental agency.
Information on this website is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice or a guarantee of permit approval, code compliance, inspection approval, or project outcome.
Any stated three-business-day turnaround refers to our target timeframe for preparing a permit-ready architectural drawing set after the site visit and receipt of the information needed to proceed. It is not a guarantee and does not include City review, permit issuance, third-party consultant work, required corrections outside the original scope, or delays beyond our control.
Permit issuance timelines are controlled by the applicable reviewing authority. Nightingale Architecture PLLC does not guarantee that any permit will be issued within a particular timeframe or that an existing condition will be approved without modification.
Submitting information through this website, calling, texting, or emailing does not create an architect-client relationship. Professional services are provided only after execution of a written agreement.
Project requirements vary based on existing conditions, jurisdiction, applicable codes, and agency review. Additional engineering, trade work, testing, investigation, construction, fees, or other services may be required and are not included unless specifically stated in a written agreement.
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Austin, Texas
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