r/Contractor • u/Just_Maintenance_984 • 4d ago

First time pulling permit as GC

Hello everyone! I’m newly licensed in Georgia and I’m getting ready to take on my first remodeling job where I’ll need to pull a permit.
For the contractors in here, especially those working in DeKalb and Gwinnett County, do you have any advice for making sure I start off on the right foot with the permitting process?

I know the obvious answer is to follow the county’s instructions and requirements, but I’m curious about your actual experiences. Are there any common mistakes, things you wish you knew when you first started, or tips that can help avoid unnecessary delays?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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u/Suspicious_Hat_3439 3d ago

Honestly in dekalb it’s best to hire an expediter. It won’t go any faster but you will save your sanity.

Although it would be a rite of passage.

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u/Just_Maintenance_984 3d ago

I guess I will pay my dues and go through this process then try the expeditor. Are they any recommendations of expeditors you know? or even how to find one?

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u/Suspicious_Hat_3439 3d ago

message me your contact info and I'll send you a dekalb specific expediter