Permit-ready plans. First-pass ready.
Bad permit drawings are the #1 reason projects get stuck in plan check. ADU PALS delivers complete, coordinated, code-compliant permit sets ready to submit — with the structural, Title 24, and MEP work already integrated.
What's included
A permit-ready set is more than pretty drawings — it's a coordinated document that the city can approve without going back to you six times.
- 01 Site plan + floor plans + elevations + sections
- 02 Structural engineering + calculations
- 03 Title 24 energy compliance modeling
- 04 MEP notes and diagrams
- 05 Code notes + accessibility compliance
- 06 Coastal, historic, or fire overlays where required
How permit plans work
Scope call
We confirm scope, jurisdiction, and any special overlays.
Design
Base architectural drawings and coordination with sub-consultants.
Engineering
Structural, Title 24, and MEP integrated into the set.
Submit
Deliverables handed off — either you submit or we submit for you.
Common questions
01 How much do permit plans cost in San Diego?
For a straightforward residential addition or remodel: $5,000–$15,000. For a custom home: $15,000–$60,000. For commercial TI: $8,000–$25,000. Site conditions, coastal/historic overlays, and structural complexity drive the range.
02 How long does it take to prepare permit plans?
For a residential addition: 6–10 weeks from signing to submitted. Custom home: 12–20 weeks. Commercial TI: 6–10 weeks.
03 Can you just do drawings without engineering?
For very simple projects, sometimes — non-structural remodels, most TIs. Anything that touches structure, envelope, or MEP typically needs the engineering coordinated at the same time.
04 Will your plans pass plan check?
Our first-round approval rate runs ~65% on straightforward projects (industry average is ~30%). We do that by pre-checking every submission against a 180-item county checklist before we send it in.
05 Can I submit the plans myself?
You can, but most clients ask us to. We have direct relationships with plan checkers at every major SD jurisdiction — corrections get resolved faster when we handle them.
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