Navigating the Charleston South Carolina’s permitting requirements can be a logistical and procedural challenge. Projects often stall due to incomplete applications, missing jurisdictional clarity, or shifting zoning/design review board standards. These delays can spiral, leading to missed construction windows and cost overruns.
That’s where Permit Place comes in. With a proven track record in Charleston, our dedicated permit expeditors proactively manage submissions to the City’s Permit Center. This helps you keep projects on schedule and reduce your team’s administrative burden.
Our team collects your signed applications and plans and delivers them directly to the City’s Permit Center. We pick up approved permits, returning them to you so you stay focused on your project. No more driving across town or waiting in long lines—just seamless delivery to expedite your approvals.
We research all required permit types—building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, fire marshal approvals and more—based on city regulations, zoning, and historic district considerations. You receive a detailed roadmap listing required documents, timelines, fees, and review cycles.
From initial research to final permit collection, we manage every step: preparing application packets, submitting via CSS or in person, coordinating with Building Inspections, Fire Marshal, Engineering, BAR/DRB, and monitoring reviews and inspections.
Whether you’re working on a small retail build-out or a multi-million-dollar hospitality or healthcare project, our team understands Charleston’s documentation and plan requirements inside and out—including working with trade permits and historic district reviews.
We maintain strong relationships with City of Charleston’s Building Inspections Division, Permit Center, Fire Marshal’s Office, and the BAR/DRB—ensuring smoother communication and fewer review obstacles.
You won’t need to chase us for updates. Our team provides regular status reports and shares real-time tracking via our portal, showing status and proactive steps we're taking. And your dedicated account team is just a call or email away.
We know what causes delays — and how to avoid them. Our local experience helps us prepare complete, accurate submittals that move more quickly through Charleston's permit review system.
Don’t let the permitting process delay your project. Let our Charleston expediting team handle the details — so you can stay focused on execution.
Our Charleston permit expediters handle every part of the process — from research to final approvals.
We’ve helped hundreds of companies streamline their permit approvals in Charleston and across the country.
Initial plan reviews typically take 1–2 weeks, and follow-up reviews also take 1–2 weeks as well. In total, approval timelines range from a few weeks to several months, depending on project complexity and historic district requirements.
Applicants with small projects or revisions may be eligible for same‑day review at walk‑in stations during Permit Center hours. Additionally, for stormwater or environmental permits, South Carolina’s statewide Expedited Review Program guarantees review within 10 business days for qualifying coastal projects.
Yes — Permit Place is a national commercial permit expediting firm. We support projects throughout South Carolina and across the U.S., with consistent service, local knowledge, and scalable solutions for multi-location builds.
We’d love to learn more about your upcoming Charleston projects and discuss how our experts can help.
