FAQs

If your project is near completion and you find out a permit was required but never obtained, you’re not alone — this happens more often than you’d think. Most parishes will not issue a retroactive permit, but there are ways to correct the issue. We can assist by inspecting the work, helping you understand your options, and guiding you through any required rework or appeals to bring your project into compliance.

Generally, permits are required for:

• New construction

• Major renovations (structural, electrical, HVAC, or plumbing)

• Roof replacement

• Demolition

• Adding or relocating walls

• Certain repairs exceeding a set dollar value (usually $5,000+)

Permit rules vary by parish and are also based on the International Building Code (IBC) or International Residential Code (IRC) standards. For specifics, scroll down to our Parish Resources section to find direct links for your location.

Anyone involved in the project can hire a third-party inspector:

• Homeowners

• Contractors

• Architects 

• Developers

• Real estate investors 

• Property managers

You do not have to go with your contractor’s inspector. You have the right to choose an independent inspection company like KCG to provide a neutral evaluation of the work — especially when your interests and timeline are on the line.

Hire an inspector:

• Before starting work (to help plan and understand permitting needs)

• During key phases of a project (e.g., rough-in, framing, pre-drywall)

• After a project is complete (to verify quality or prepare for resale)

• When buying or leasing a property

• For insurance-related requirements (e.g., Four-Point Inspections)
  
  

Hiring early often saves time, money, and prevents code violations.

If your home is over 25 years old, your insurance company may require a Four-Point Inspection to evaluate:

• Electrical

• HVAC

• Plumbing

• Roofing
  
  

We provide fast, licensed Four-Point Inspections that meet the requirements of most insurers in Louisiana.