Know Before You Build

If you've called us after finding out mid-renovation that your older Miami home has to meet new elevation requirements, you're not alone. It's one of the first things we hear: "Nobody told me about this." This post is our attempt to change that. No scare tactics, honest answers to the questions we get most. Plus, a clear picture of what the process actually looks like and what it costs. A properly elevated South Florida home — two-story construction with raised entry steps is

A New Permit Exemption Is Coming. Here's What You Need to Know Before Starting a Home Project. Entrance to the Miami-Dade County Herbert S. Saffir Permitting and Inspection Center. Beginning July 1, 2026, Florida's new HB 803 permit law will change how some small residential projects are handled across the state. Many homeowners have heard that "permits are no longer required for projects under $7,500." While there is some truth to that statement, it is also incomplete. The n

You bought your house. You love it. Maybe you even renovated it. And then one day — during a sale or a random inspection — someone pulls up your property record and finds a problem you didn't even know existed. Unpermitted work. In Miami-Dade, this isn't a rare case. It's one of the most common issues homeowners face. This can stop a real estate transaction cold, trigger daily fines, or leave you responsible for work that a previous owner did years before you moved in. Here's