Commercial Remodel & Repair in Richardson, TX
We remodel and repair occupied commercial buildings across Dallas–Fort Worth — offices, medical suites, retail, restaurants and multifamily. Work is phased around your tenants and business hours so the building keeps running.
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Permits and registration in Richardson
Permit department
City of Richardson Building Inspection Department — official page
Richardson is in Dallas County (with a portion in Collin County).
Online permit portal
Richardson Online Permits — portal page
Contractor registration
Contractors working in Richardson must register before a permit is issued, and the registration fee is $100. source
Re-roof permit
Richardson requires a permit for any roof replacement, recovering or repair that exceeds 25% of the total roof area. source
Adopted building code
Richardson adopted the 2021 International Codes and the 2020 National Electrical Code by City Council action on April 24, 2023. source
Districts and areas we work in
CityLine · Galatyn Park and the Eisemann Center · Canyon Creek · Cottonwood Heights · University of Texas at Dallas area
What we see in Richardson buildings
- Richardson runs an Express Permitting Program that guarantees a three-business-day plan review for qualifying small-business projects. source
- Roof permits in Richardson require a deck inspection where applicable plus a final inspection at completion. source
- The city offers a Home Improvement Incentive Program for owners who substantially reinvest in Richardson's older housing stock. source
- Because Richardson spans two counties, property taxes are collected through both the Dallas and Collin county tax offices. source
- Contractor registration in Richardson is valid for one year and must be in place before any permit is issued. source
Storm history to plan around
- Feb. 19, 2021: Richardson issued a winter weather repairs notice after Winter Storm Uri covering water shutoffs and water damage claims. source
- Feb. 22, 2021: Richardson ISD reported winter storm damage at 45 of its campuses after the freeze. source
- Feb. 17, 2021: Richardson was among the North Texas cities asked to reduce water use during Uri as burst pipes drove regional demand to 350 million gallons a day. source
What this includes
Offices, medical, retail, restaurants, multifamily
Interior renovations, unit turns, common areas, restrooms and back-of-house repairs sized to the property.
Phased work in occupied buildings
Night and weekend phasing, dust and noise control, protected paths of travel, and a schedule your tenants can plan around.
Structural, foundation and drainage repairs
We build to the drawings and details provided by your engineer and coordinate inspections through completion.
Licensed electrical and plumbing tradesmen on the team
Power, lighting, panels, fixtures and piping handled in-house instead of chased across three vendors.
Life-safety and ADA corrections
Exit paths, hardware, signage, ramps, restroom clearances and other corrections closed out with documentation.
Richardson questions, answered
Do I need a permit for commercial remodel & repair in Richardson?
Yes — permitted work in Richardson goes through City of Richardson Building Inspection Department. Permits are filed through Richardson Online Permits, the city's online permit portal. Contractors working in Richardson must register before a permit is issued, and the registration fee is $100. We pull the permits for the scope and coordinate inspections. Richardson requires a permit for any roof replacement, recovering or repair that exceeds 25% of the total roof area. source
Can you work while our building stays open?
Yes. We phase the work by floor, suite or zone, use temporary barriers and dust control, and schedule loud or disruptive work outside business hours where that is what the property needs.
Do you provide an itemized bid?
Yes. After the walk you receive an itemized scope and price by line item, so you can see exactly what is included and what is not.
Do you pull permits?
Yes. We pull the permits required for the scope and coordinate inspections with the authority having jurisdiction.
Do you work from our engineer's drawings?
Yes. For structural, foundation and drainage repairs we build to the scope and details issued by your engineer of record.
Commercial Remodel & Repair in Richardson? Let's walk it.
Inspection in 24–48 hours, itemized bid after the walk, and a private client portal for the project.