Getting Your Home Project Approved Shouldn’t Be This Hard.
But in Philadelphia? It usually is. That’s where we come in.
Whether you’re renovating, building an addition, finishing a basement, or dealing with a surprise violation, navigating Philadelphia’s residential permitting maze is… a lot. Homeowners and small contractors are often blindsided by delays, unclear requirements, and departments that don’t call back.
Comporth makes the process simple.
We speak the City’s language, move your project through faster, and handle every detail so you don’t lose time, money, or sanity.
Typical Pain Points We Solve for Homeowners & Residential Contractors
- Waiting weeks (or months) for a permit that should be straightforward
- Not knowing which permits you actually need (and which you don’t)
- Confusing zoning rules that stall a project before it starts
- Failed inspections with no clear explanation
- Unsafe or unpermitted work done by previous owners
- Backlogged departments and unanswered questions
- Violations that need correcting ASAP
- Documentation that’s rejected for tiny formatting issues
- Not having time to stand in lines, submit forms, or chase approvals
How We Help
- Full-service expediting from application → permit → inspection → final approval
- Zoning research and regulatory guidance before you start
- Violation resolution and safety compliance
- Contractor coordination
- Clear timelines and communication so you’re never left guessing
Your home project shouldn’t get stuck in paperwork. We get it moving.
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.
Premium services serving all of Philadelphia
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)
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
