Frequently asked questions

Red Tape handles plan drafting, permit expediting, and structural engineering and stamped plans through a licensed partner for construction projects in the Central Valley.

Turlock, Modesto, Merced, Ceres and the surrounding Stanislaus, Merced and San Joaquin counties.

Yes. Contractors are core partners. We take on plans and permit submittals so contractors can focus on building.

Yes. Structural calculations and stamped, wet-signed plans are provided through our licensed structural engineering partner and coordinated with your permit submittal.

Yes. We help you understand the violation notice and prepare the drawings and submittals needed to resolve it with the building department.

Yes. We can prepare as-built plans documenting existing unpermitted work and help you submit them for permitting.

Corrections are a normal part of plan check. We review the comments, revise the drawings and respond so the application can move forward.

Yes. We can help review your plans and documents before submittal and respond to plan-check comments when they come back.

Yes. We can help prepare conditional and use permit applications, including supporting site plans and drawings.

Yes. We can prepare site plans showing property lines, setbacks, structures and other features your city or county requires.

It depends on the jurisdiction, project scope and plan-check comments. We track your application and respond to corrections to keep it moving.

Fill out the project form on our contact page with your project address, type and details, and we will follow up.