National Permitting Services

We Handle
the Permits.
You Build
the Future.

For Commercial & Residential Development

Diligence Direct LLC provides nationwide permitting and permit expediting services for commercial and residential development projects of all sizes. From concept to approval, we keep your project moving forward.

8+
Years of permitting experience
50+
States served nationwide
100%
Dedicated to your project

Our Permitting Services

  • Home Builders / Tract Permits
  • Pool & Solar Permits
  • MEP Permitting (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing)
  • Design Build & Commercial TI
  • Re-Roof Permits
  • Ground-Up Construction

What We Can Help With

48hr
Avg. response time
1
Point of contact
All 50
States covered
Zero
Delays our goal
One Point of Contact
Faster Approvals
Nationwide Coverage
Insider Expertise
Diligence. Efficiency. Results.

Comprehensive Permitting Services

From residential to commercial, we handle every type of permit — so you can stay focused on building.

Home Builder / Tract Permits

Full permitting support for new residential homes and tract developments. We coordinate with municipalities to keep your builds on schedule.

Solar Permits

Residential and commercial solar panel installation permits filed quickly across all jurisdictions, leveraging our experience in solar project management.

Permit Applications & Expediting

End-to-end application prep, submission, and expediting — we know what reviewers look for and how to get your permits to the top of the queue.

MEP Permitting

Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing permits coordinated with building departments to ensure your systems pass review without delays.

Commercial TI & Design Build

Tenant improvements, restaurants, townhomes, and ground-up design-build projects — we manage the full permitting lifecycle for commercial development.

Pool, Re-Roof & Specialty Permits

Pool permits, re-roofing permits, fence permits, HVAC, and more. We handle the full range of residential and commercial specialty permits.

Zoning & Due Diligence

Zoning confirmation, flood zone checks, due diligence reports, and public records requests — critical research before you commit to a site or project.

City Communication & Follow-Up

We handle all communication with municipalities, respond to comments, coordinate inspections, and follow up to keep your project on track.

Permit Resubmittals & Corrections

If your permit gets flagged or rejected, we handle corrections, resubmittals, and responses — quickly and accurately to minimize project delays.

8+
Years inside permitting departments
50
States served nationwide
100%
Dedicated point of contact
0
Unnecessary delays — our goal

Built for Builders, Contractors & Developers

We partner with every type of construction professional — from solo contractors to large-scale developers.

Home Builders

Tract developments, custom homes, and new residential builds handled with speed and accuracy.

Commercial Contractors

TI projects, restaurants, offices, and commercial ground-up construction permitting nationwide.

Design & Build Firms

Full design-to-approval support for firms managing the entire project lifecycle in-house.

Developers

Multi-unit, mixed-use, and large-scale development projects managed with national reach and local knowledge.

From Design to Approval in 5 Steps

"From Design to Approval, Building Success Together." — Our process is built to eliminate bottlenecks and keep your timeline intact.

1

Submit Your Project

Share your project details, location, and plans. No lengthy intake forms — just the essentials.

2

We Research Requirements

We identify every permit needed, confirm fees, timelines, and jurisdiction-specific requirements.

3

We Prepare & File

Applications are prepared with examiner-level precision and submitted directly to the AHJ.

4

We Follow Up

We manage all city communication, address comments, and coordinate with your team throughout.

5

Permits Delivered

Approved permits delivered to you with a full summary. Your project moves forward — on time.

PERMIT APPLICATION ✓ APPROVED DILIGENCE DIRECT LLC NATIONWIDE
8+ Years Experience

Permitting Expertise from the Inside Out

Diligence Direct LLC is a family-owned business co-founded by two sisters whose combined expertise spans permitting, construction, HR, operations, and engineering. Together they built a company that's both technically sharp and professionally run — dedicated to making permitting simple and stress-free for contractors and developers nationwide.

  • Ashley: 8+ years inside city building departments as a Plans Examiner & Permit Technician
  • Ashley: Firsthand plan review experience for Building, Safety & Fire compliance across multiple municipalities
  • Nicole: 10+ years in HR, operations & personnel management across healthcare, energy & staffing
  • Nicole: Bachelor's degrees in Technical Management/HR (Magna Cum Laude) and Electrical Engineering (Magna Cum Laude)
  • Together: national reach, local knowledge, and a people-first approach to every project

Ashley Cummins

Co-Founder & Permitting Lead

8+ years as a Plans Examiner and Permit Technician across city building departments. Former Plans Examiner at the City of Palm Springs and permit consultant for Willdan Performance Engineering across multiple municipalities.

Nicole Johnson

Co-Founder & Operations Lead

10+ years in HR and operations across healthcare, staffing, and energy sectors. Holds two Bachelor's degrees — Technical Management/HR (DeVry, Magna Cum Laude) and Electrical Engineering (SCIT, Magna Cum Laude).

Every Stage of the Permit Process

Whether you need a single permit filed or full project-wide permit management, we have you covered from the first application to final closeout.

Start a Project

Trusted by Contractors & Developers Nationwide

"Diligence Direct handled our entire residential tract permitting across three municipalities. What would have taken our team months was done in weeks. Ashley knows exactly what each city needs."

JR
James R.
General Contractor, Texas

"Our commercial TI project had complicated MEP requirements. They navigated the city back-and-forth completely — we didn't have to chase a single response. Professional and fast."

ML
Maria L.
Commercial Developer, California

"Having someone with actual plan examiner experience on our side changed everything. Our permit went through the first time — no corrections, no rejections. Worth every penny."

DT
Derek T.
Design-Build Firm, North Texas

A Family Built on Expertise

Two sisters. Two complementary skill sets. One mission — to make permitting simple, fast, and stress-free for contractors and developers nationwide.

Focus on Building —
We'll Handle the Permits.

One point of contact. Nationwide coverage. Faster approvals.

Get a Free Quote Call 951-286-8823

Let's Get Your Project Permitted.

Fill out the form and a permit specialist will follow up within one business day. We're here to help bring your projects to life — anywhere in the country.

Hours
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Address
5473 Blair Rd Ste 100 #169151
Dallas, TX 75231

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