Plans & permits · Central Valley, CA

We handle the plans and permits. You build.

Red Tape takes the paperwork side of construction off your plate — drawings, permit submittals, structural engineering stamps and prevailing wage compliance — for projects across Turlock, Modesto, Merced and the greater Central Valley.

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What we do

Plans and permits for Central Valley construction

One partner for the documents that stand between a project and a shovel in the ground.

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Plan drafting

Permit-ready construction drawings for additions, remodels, ADUs, new homes and light commercial work.

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Permit expediting

We prepare, submit and track your application and handle plan-check corrections with the building department.

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Structural engineering & stamped plans

Structural calcs and stamped, wet-signed plans through our licensed structural engineering partner.

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Prevailing wage compliance

Certified payroll and public works compliance support for Central Valley projects.

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Built for partnership

We work with contractors, homeowners and project teams

Contractors are at the center of every job we support. We take on drafting, submittals and compliance paperwork so your crews stay focused on building. Homeowners get a guide through the process from first sketch to issued permit.

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Building permits in Turlock, Modesto & Merced

We work with building departments across Stanislaus, Merced and San Joaquin counties. When your project needs it, structural calcs and stamped plans come from our licensed structural engineering partner, coordinated with the permit submittal.

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Start your plans and permits

Share the basics of your project and we'll follow up to scope plans, permits, engineering or compliance needs. No obligation.

  • Residential, commercial and public works
  • Turlock, Modesto, Merced, Ceres and surrounding counties
  • Built to work alongside your contractor and design team

Tell us about your project

Name, phone, email, project address/city, project type, and a few details. We'll follow up to talk next steps.