You Have a Project to Deliver. We Get You to the Finish Line Faster.
Philadelphia permitting is complex — we make it predictable.
Commercial construction demands speed, accuracy, and airtight compliance. But in Philadelphia, even experienced teams get dragged down by multi-department approvals, shifting codes, and bottlenecks between L&I, Zoning, Streets, Water, and Fire.
Comporth is your dedicated expediting partner — the team that knows the system, the players, and the process well enough to streamline even your most complex projects.
Typical Pain Points We Solve for Commercial Clients
- Multi-agency approvals that cause months of delay
- Plan review rejections that slow down investor timelines
- Complex demolition → design → build workflows needing structured compliance
- Coordinating with architects/engineers who are juggling multiple active projects
- Scheduling inspections across departments with conflicting availability
- Change-of-use challenges
- Permits stuck in the system with no update
- Tight deadlines and pressure from owners, investors, or tenants
- ADA, fire, and safety compliance that must be perfect
How We Help
- Full expediting and compliance management from early planning → final certification
- Coordinated permitting across all departments: L&I, Zoning, Streets, Water, Fire
- Demolition, new construction, renovation, and occupancy expertise
- Review and prep to avoid rejections before submission
- Dedicated project oversight to keep everyone on schedule
- Clear communication and transparent timelines
Your team builds the project. We clear the path.
Over 1000 approved permits & the client results to prove it.
The value we provide as your partner in compliance is our ability to get ahead of the narrative, which prevents lost time and unexpected financial commitments. Comporth creates conditions that keep the project moving forward.
We approach compliance from the perspective of human behavior. What methods we take and when we file applications are determined by our objective and how quickly we can properly achieve it. We prioritize speed and quality communication when creating timetables and provide recommendations that deliver results.
Comporth is licensed to represent business owners and there are several ways we can structure our arrangement to fit our client’s needs. Whether it’s a single permit or providing oversight throughout the duration of your project, we execute tasks that follow minimum policies and provisions enforced by the Department of Licenses & Inspections including IBC, IRC, UCC, Philadelphia Code, and Philadelphia Home Rule Charter.
Application Based
Built for hands-on project leaders who are experienced with Philadelphia Code with a single point of contact.
Construction permits
Zoning permits
Occupancy permits
Record and survey retrieval
Closing violations
Tax waivers and abatements
Account and software registration
Certificate of Occupancy
Demolition permits
Rental Licenses
Full Service / Objective Based
Designed to minimize delays for multi-phase construction projects with several points of contact.
Inspection tracking
Owner/ Contractor Liability
Architectural Speed Drafting
Visual timeline management
Fire protection permits
Activation of civil services
Temporary/ Partial Occupancy
Food service planning & licenses
Domestic & fire water main connections
Storm Water Management
Motor Vehicle Traffic Plans
Automated Alerts
Created to help owners and agents maintain property and tax compliance for a set period of duration.
Code enforcement violations
Streets Department violations (including trash)
Premium services serving all of Philadelphia
I found Philly Kelsey and Co when l was so frustrated with dealing with L&I. I watched one of the YouTube videos and was sure I needed Kelsey in my life. She is friendly, outgoing, and knows how to make the impossible possible. You won’t find a better firm to handle your L& l issues.
– Earl McNair
