Kitchen Permits & Project Management in Tacoma, WA

Permits and scheduling can make or break a remodel. Done right, they keep your project legal, safe, and moving.
See our full approach on the Kitchen Remodeling page.
Done poorly, they stall deliveries, trigger rework, and delay inspection sign-off.

Do I need a permit for a kitchen remodel in Tacoma?

Often, yes if you change electrical, plumbing, venting, or walls. Cosmetic updates may not.

Who meets the inspector?

We do. Your project manager meets inspectors and closes punch items fast.

How long does permitting take?

It depends on scope and city workload. We file early and keep ordering and scheduling moving in parallel.

Kitchen Permits & Project Management Tacoma

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(253) 204-7271

401 Broadway Suite 100 Tacoma, WA 98402

Our Tacoma-focused team prepares permit-ready plan sets design & 3D plans aligned to code, manages submittals and correction cycles, coordinates inspections, and keeps every moving part—materials, trades, HOA logistics—on one clear timeline. You get fewer surprises and a smoother path from demo to final.

What We Handle (End-to-End)

Overview

  • Plan set coordination based on your scope.
  • City submittals, fee tracking, and status monitoring.
  • Plan review comments, revisions, and resubmittals.
  • Inspection scheduling and readiness checks.
  • Condo and HOA coordination when required.
  • Daily photo notes and next-step updates.

Plan Sets & Submittals

  • Permit-ready drawings: Existing and proposed floor plans, lighting/electrical, mechanical/venting, and plumbing diagrams as required.
  • Supporting docs: Structural notes, appliance/hood data sheets, spec cut sheets (range hood venting & specs).
  • Submittal management: Online filing to the City of Tacoma (scope dependent), fee tracking, and status monitoring.

Corrections & Resubmittals

  • Correction cycles: We address plan review comments, update drawings, and resubmit quickly. (how we prevent mid-build changes)
  • Scope clarity: Changes are documented with clouded revisions and issue logs.

Inspections & Scheduling

  • Sequence planning: Rough-in (framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical), insulation, and final inspections.
  • Readiness checks: We verify work is ready before inspections to minimize re-trips.
  • On-site representation: We meet inspectors, walk the work, and complete punch items promptly.

Condo & HOA Logistics

  • Elevator bookings: Reserve move-in/out windows; coordinate deliveries in phases.
  • Quiet-hour compliance: Plan noisy work inside building-allowed windows.
  • Staging & protection: Floor protection in common areas and clean end-of-day routines.
  • Permits + HOA approvals: Align city permit requirements with HOA architectural review.

Communication That Reduces Stress

  • Milestone Calendar: High-level timeline from design lock to final walkthrough, clearly mapping lead times and install weeks.
  • Daily Photo Updates: Progress snapshots and notes so you know what was completed and what’s next.
  • Single Point of Contact: Your project manager coordinates all trades, deliveries, and inspectors.
  • Change-Order Rules: Written approvals with cost/time impacts are required before any work proceeds outside the original scope.

Tacoma-Smart Details We Plan For

  • Ducted Hood Routes: Short, smooth duct runs with sealed penetrations to reduce moisture in the PNW climate.
  • Structural Changes: Engineered beams and connection details when opening walls in Craftsman and mid-century homes.
  • Electrical Upgrades: GFCI/AFCI protection and circuit capacity checks for (dimmers, 3-way switching & loads .)
  • Lead-Safe Practices: RRP-compliant containment in pre-1980 homes during demo and patch.

How Our Project Management Works

1

Discovery & Scope

Confirm scope, budget range, and the likely permit path (over-the-counter vs. full review).

2

Measure & Existing Conditions

Document structure, utilities, wall thicknesses, and duct paths to inform drawings.

3

Design Lock & Plan Set

Finalize layout and selections, then produce permit-ready drawings and data sheets.

4

Submittal & Review

File to the City of Tacoma, monitor status, and handle corrections. Procurement runs parallel.

5

Procurement & Scheduling

Sequence trades, place orders with realistic lead times, and book key install weeks.

6

Inspections

Request inspections when work is truly ready, meet the inspector on site, and close items quickly.

7

Closeout

Final inspection sign-off, care guides, and warranty terms. Scheduled 30-day tune-up if applicable.

FAQs

Many do—especially if you’re changing electrical, plumbing, mechanical (venting), or structure. Cosmetic updates (paint, hardware, some surfaces) may not. We review your scope and advise the correct path.

Timelines vary by scope and workload. Simple projects can move faster; structural or multi-trade scopes often need full review. We file early, monitor status, and keep procurement moving in parallel.

We do. Your project manager meets inspectors on site, reviews work in place, and addresses punch items promptly.

Yes. We handle architectural submissions, elevator bookings, quiet-hour planning, and material staging to meet building rules

We update drawings or field conditions as required, resubmit, and re-schedule inspections. The issue is logged in your project notes so everyone stays aligned.

Yes. We send daily photo notes covering progress, next steps, and any decisions needed to keep the schedule intact.

Absolutely. We verify routes, sizes, and terminations and coordinate penetrations with the city and the building envelope.

In most cases, we manage the permit process as part of the project plan. If owner participation is required for any step, we’ll tell you upfront and guide you through it.

Moving plumbing, adding circuits, changing ventilation, removing walls, or modifying windows and doors often triggers review. We confirm based on your exact scope.

Rough-in checks for electrical, plumbing, and venting are common, plus final sign-off. The exact set depends on what changes in your plan.

Missing plan details, unclear scope, or late design changes. We reduce delays by locking the plan and submitting complete notes and drawings.

Often yes, once the design is locked. We time orders carefully so materials arrive when the jobsite is ready.

Get a Permit-Ready Plan Review

Send your scope or schedule an in-home consult. We’ll flag permit requirements, produce a plan set, and map a realistic timeline with inspections and deliveries sequenced for speed and quality.

Call: (253) 204-7271

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